A whole lot easier

Fri. Mar. 15th, 2013  |  Harry Drabik

Did you ever think how much easier it is being bullheaded and stubbornly rigid? People with the gift of seeing things one way, their way, are spared the trials of needing to be reasonable or understanding. It’s a great life when you can make others jump a jig to your horn

Actor Ed Harris has a terrible credit rating

Fri. Mar. 15th, 2013

The collection agency is calling again. I hate it when they call. They’re especially aggressive and rude this time, dem

Focus swings to WCHA playoffs

Fri. Mar. 15th, 2013  |  John Gilbert

If all falls into place, hockey fans throughout the Northland will be able to turn their full attention to the WCHA playoffs, which start this weekend, and then move on to Xcel Energy Center in Saint Paul for the final Final Fiv

When Motorsports And Politics Collide, Nascar And The NRA, Plus Hockey, Hockey, And More Hockey!

Fri. Mar. 15th, 2013  |  Marc Elliott

PARK POINT…. It was recently announced that the National Rifle Association would be sponsoring a future NASCAR event, a race known as “The Texas Shootout” at the Texas Motor Speedway. Based on current socio-political events, the resulting fervor was akin to Granny taking a broom to the beehive on Uncle Jed’s porch on the Beverly

Vindication: Inherit the Second Wind (An Update on Canadian Church/State Whistleblower Rev. Kevin Annett)

Fri. Mar. 22nd, 2013  |  Gary G. Kohls, MD

By Guest columnist Bill Annett The “880” is – unlike the 100-yard dash or the 440-yard dash – a test of both patient pace management and endurance. And it also invokes a human phenomenon kno

Wisconsin’s Mining Sellout - Deeply flawed mining legislation proves state is for sale to any bidder

Fri. Mar. 22nd, 2013

By: Jim Lundstrom

Religion according to me

Fri. Mar. 22nd, 2013  |  Harry Drabik

Powerful beliefs are a fascination of humankind and have both motivated and enslaved us for longer than history records. As it’s an area of such great importance, it only makes sense for me to scrunch it down to a thousand words.

Madame Gazelle: Siren and the Storm

Fri. Mar. 22nd, 2013  |  Paul Whyte

Madame Gazelle is primarily made up of the husband and wife duo Jesse and Jocelyn Richter. Their new debut album “Siren and the Storm” captures a unique sound that is often soothing and easily accessible. While the album has a country/roots feel to it, there’s something that goes beyond that.

So your roommate is a loud slut: Your guide to finding a new apartment

Fri. Mar. 22nd, 2013

Let’s face facts: I’m a mess. I can barely make breakfast for myself without accidentally setting something on fire or punching people in the face. So I really have no business giving people advice on finding an apartment.

sports

Fri. Mar. 22nd, 2013  |  John Gilbert

We will wait until next week, after this weekend’s WCHA Final Five, to pay tribute to the best college hockey tournament in the land. Even if you count the NCAA Frozen Four. This will be the last Final Five -- the final Final Five -- for the WCHA as we know it.