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Literary calendar for week of Aug. 16
5+ day, 7+ hour ago (260+ words) HOLMES/CASE/PASSICK: Minnesotan Julie Holmes (“Deadly Secrets in Plane Sight”), Chicago-based former police officer Dave Case (“Up North”) and Betty Brandt Passick (“Anatomy of a Death”) hold a meet-and greet. Noon-2 p.m. Saturday, Once Upon a Crime, 604 W....
Real World Economics: A trillion-dollar bet against uncertainty
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (705+ words) Donald Trump’s flip-flop war against Iran continues to create uncertainty for U.S. households and businesses alike. With our leader unwilling to plead, “Stop me before I ‘TACO’ again,” we fret about our jobs and prices of food, fuel and other…...
Big inning dooms Connor Prielipp, Twins in loss to Phillies
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (403+ words) Phillies 9, Twins 1 The first time Connor Prielipp loaded the bases, he was able to get out of his jam by giving up just a run. The second time, he wasn’t quite so fortunate. Prielipp, who gave up one run in…...
Skywatch: A centaur in the Milky Way’s downtown
1+ week, 4+ day ago (397+ words) Pioneer Press This week in Skywatch I want to take you to the low southern skies for one of the best constellations of summer, Sagittarius the Archer. Not only is Sagittarius easy to find, but it’s also in the direction…...
Literary pick for week of August 16
5+ day, 8+ hour ago (232+ words) One of the most anticipated thrillers of the year debuts Wednesday when St. Paulite William Kent Krueger introduces “God’s Country,” 22nd in his series featuring Cork O’Connor. O’Connor has had crises of the soul in some past books, but this might…...
Readers and writers: Two new mysteries and other top reads
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (649+ words) We’ve got a lot going on today in Minnesota books: New thrillers in two series, sensible weight loss advice and F. Scott Fitzgerald in Montana. “Character Flaws”: by Joe Golemo (Level Best Books, $17.95) There’s no shortage of flawed characters in…...
Tressie McMillan Cottom: Democrats should ask why socialists are winning
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (372+ words) Are we looking at a socialist revival in American politics? A mashup of political analysis since Zohran Mamdani was elected mayor of New York City would have you believe that we are living in either the golden age of leftism…...
Letters: A threat to democracy
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (411+ words) Capitalism made America great. Even the poor in America are better off than most people in the world. Yes, there are some very rich Americans who created products or services that millions enjoy, and they became very wealthy. They did…...
Concert review: An Irish folk band backed Ed Sheeran’s best moments at U.S. Bank Stadium
23+ hour, 58+ min ago (413+ words) Has Ed Sheeran peaked? Three years ago, the British singer/songwriter set an attendance record at U.S. Bank Stadium, drawing a crowd of 72,102. Saturday night, he returned to the home of the Vikings and played for at least 20,000 fewer fans. And…...
Loons get late heroics to salvage a draw at Real Salt Lake
1+ day, 11+ min ago (226+ words) Minnesota United relied on Joaquin Pereyra and Marcus Caldeira to end a nine-match winless streak in all competitions in Leagues Cup on Tuesday. The Loons needed that duo to salvage a 1-1 draw with Real Salt Lake in a return to…...