What I read: 'Changing My Mind,' 'A Good Man is Hard to Find' by Kristin_Holtz
After a series of novels and nonfiction books, I decided to stray into two genres I haven’t touched since college: essay and short story. I don’t remember how Zadie Smith’s “Changing My Mi...
Slopmageddon by Ryan_Schwartz
Welcome to the meteorological start to spring! Can you feel it yet? Well, maybe not so much this week. I had to borrow Paul Douglas' name for the last weather maker for this week's blog title....
On the Web: Teaching tenure, college in prison and ethanol subsidies by Kristin_Holtz
Susan Marsh, a ninth-grade social studies teacher at Shakopee Junior High, was quoted in a Minnesota Public Radio story regarding the proposed changes to tenure and seniority. A former Shakopee ...
Winter Wonderland by Ryan_Schwartz
Last week I mentioned seeing chances of snow this week, and that happened to be true. On Monday, a wet snow fell across the area. Shakopee picked up 1.5 inches fo snow, with 2.7 inches officially...
Twelve reasons why I have ignored the Twins by Kristin_Holtz
I've written three blogs since the end of the season. It's pitiful, I know. Perhaps we should consider why I've failed to show much interest in the Twins' off season. The Twins put me to slee...
A change is in the air? by Ryan_Schwartz
After a long stretch of not mentioning the word "snow" often, it appears the weather pattern will be changing to a wet one over the next week. The transition from dry to snow has already begun. J...
On the Web: Shakopee on the national stage by Kristin_Holtz
The Republican caucus at Shakopee High School garnered national attention last week when CNN made an appearance. Several Shakopee residents, including Ryan Love, Jannette Costa and Leon King, wer...
Drama-free weather ahead by Ryan_Schwartz
Another weekly blog, and another week of drama-free weather. The common theme. If you are looking for drama, then I suggest turning towards your favorite reality television show, or following th...
Punxsutawney Phil need not apply by Ryan_Schwartz
As we head into February, not much changes when it comes to the weather. We're looking at above normal temperatures for the next seven days, with no significant snow in the forecast. We've only h...
On the Web: Gophers' gymnast and St. Paul ice with Shakopee roots by Kristin_Holtz
Shakopee native and University of Minnesota gymnast Kayla Slechta is featured on GopherSports . Sculpture Ice, a Shakopee business, was featured on KSTP 5 for making ice blocks for St. Paul W...