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Ask a Bookseller: ‘Martyr!’
On The Thread’s Ask a Bookseller series, we talk to independent booksellers all over the country to find out what books they’re most excited about right now. It’s Independent Bookstore Day! Many participating indie bookstores across the country are offering author readings, coupons, prize drawings and other events. Check out your local bookstore — or several, if you can.
Students learn about county govt on field trip
Government is calmer than portrayed on TV, according to a couple students on a field trip to see county government in action on Tuesday. Tri-City United High School seniors Mateo Lopez and Savanah Chapel are in a political-science class that visited Rice County Government buildings on Tuesday morning for the annual Youth and Government Day. The group was joined by a class from Faribault High School. They began the day...
Tilton Inn Closing for Good This Weekend
The Tilton Inn in Northfield closes for good this weekend. The longtime restaurant announced on its social media page that its last call will be held on Saturday. The Tilton Inn has been in business for six decades. Graphic courtesy Tilton Inn social media page.
Striving to be a good neighbor on the hill
Two of St. Olaf College's brightest lights, President Susan Singer and Anton Armstrong, conductor of the St. Olaf Choir, delighted Out 'n About attendees Monday morning with insights into what "being a good neighbor on the hill" means to the Northfield community. Singer told the crowd at St. John's Lutheran Church, many of whom are St. Olaf alumni, that "it's been a great year" at St. Olaf in sports, academics and activities. ...
Huskies cruise past Faribault ahead of Winona matchup
Going into a Tuesday night matchup at Federated Park, the Owatonna Huskies and the Faribault Falcons were both looking to enter back into the win column, coming off losses in their prior games. Thanks to a strong performance in the circle from junior Lilly Trager and in the batter’s box all around, the Huskies came out on top with a 10-1 victory to improve to 5-3 on the season, while the Falcons dropped to 1-5 on their season. ...
CSA votes to approve weekly money burnings in the Bald Spot
Earlier this week, the Carleton Student Association (CSA) voted unanimously to approve a new and controversial campus event. This event was so controversial that the CSA minutes showed 90% of the meeting time over the last month was dedicated to it, explaining the state of literally everything else on campus. From now on, on a weekly basis, $500 will be withdrawn from the CSA surplus funds and gathered in a pyre on the Bald Spot where it will be set alight in a public display for the student body. CSA predicts a small increase of about $7-12 in the annual CSA activity fee, which they view as incredibly worthwhile given the excitement they expect this event to generate on campus. It is unknown whether President Byerly or a carved idol of the President will be present, as it was unclear from the minutes themselves as sent out in the weekly agenda (the secretary appears to have failed in their role as much of the discussion regarding this approval is marked with the phrase “They talked about it some more”). The timing of this event will not be disclosed to the student body in advance, and anyone wishing to apply for a job lighting the money on fire will have to sign an extensive safety waiver.
Lakeville teachers authorize strike after negotiations stall over wages, benefits
LAKEVILLE, Minn. (FOX 9) - Lakeville's teachers voted to authorize a strike since negotiations have stalled with Lakeville Area Public Schools. According to the teacher's union, Education Minnesota Lakeville, the vote was counted Friday night and the majority of the union voted to authorize a strike, giving union leadership power to call a strike.
Over 800 days sober, father able to see son's senior year
In the summer heat of 2020, Kevin Morrow was playing fetch with his dog, Buxton. He watched as a vehicle struck and killed Buxton, leading Morrow to relapse. He continued to use meth for just over two years.
Lakeville school teachers vote to authorize strike, plan Tuesday rally
LAKEVILLE, Minn. — Teachers with Education Minnesota Lakeville announced that members voted to authorize a strike as negotiations stalled with Lakeville Area Public Schools on Sunday. According to a press release from the union, members voted Thursday and Friday. When the final votes were counted on Friday night, 99%...
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