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New Yorker cartoonist’s graphic memoir is St. Croix Valley Big Read for 2023

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:08:25 GMT

New Yorker cartoonist Roz Chast’s award-winning graphic memoir “Can’t We Talk About Something More Pleasant?” is this year’s NEA Big Read in the St. Croix Valley.(Courtesy of ArtReach St. Croix)The purpose of the program, run by Art Reach St. Croix in Stillwater, is to “have as many people as possible finding connection through reading a common book,” said ArtReach executive director Heather Rutledge.A month of events centered around themes in the book kicks off with “NEA Big Read Kick-off and Exhibition Opening” from 6-8 p.m. March 30 at ArtReach St. Croix in Stillwater. The free event features two concurrent exhibitions in the gallery space: “Roz Chast: Upper West Side Meets Upper Midwest” and “Art on Caregiving, Aging, Death and Dying.”At 2 p.m. April 2, Minnesota Public Radio’s Cathy Wurzer will present “End in Mind’s Art of Difficult Conversations” at Trinity Lutheran Church in Stillwater. The event will feature improv artist Tane Danger, audience participation and the launch o...

Looking at both offside calls that cost Wild in loss to Bruins

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:08:25 GMT

It’s not so much that the Wild were making excuses for themselves after a 5-2 loss to the Boston Bruins on Saturday afternoon at Xcel Energy Center. They were simply being realistic.The fact is, had a couple of officials’ calls gone the other way, the whole game might have been different.It started with Matt Dumba scoring a goal early in the game that would have put the Wild up 2-0 only to have the officials rule that Connor Dewar had been offside. It continued with Matt Boldy scoring a goal midway through the game that would have tied the score 2-2 only to have the officials rule that he himself was offside.“They were both offsides,” coach Dean Evason said. “There’s nothing to complain about.”As much as that might be true, the Wild were clearly frustrated with how things played out.“It’s the way it goes sometimes,” Marcus Johansson said. “The first one I think was obvious when we looked at it. The second one was really close, so...

Bruins snap Wild’s franchise-best point streak with 5-2 win

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:08:25 GMT

On paper, the Wild were always going to struggle in this particular game against the Boston Bruins.In a matchup with the NHL’s best team, the Wild were without their best player (Kirill Kaprizov), arguably their best defenseman (Jonas Brodin), a top pair defenseman (Jake Middleton), their alternate captain (Marcus Foligno), and a gritty glue guy (Brandon Duhaime).In the end, that proved too much to overcome as the Wild suffered a 5-2 loss to the Bruins on Saturday afternoon at Xcel Energy Center. That snapped their franchise-best point streak at 14 games.No doubt the most frustrating part of the game was that the Wild probably felt they deserved a better fate. Not only did they battle tooth and nail for 60 minutes, they had a pair of goals wiped off the board on offside calls. That overshadowed an otherwise impressive effort given the circumstances.“Obviously, they’ve been the best team in the league the whole season,” Marcus Johansson said. “We proved ...

Rapids Notebook: Darren Yapi, Diego Rubio called up for international duty; Keegan Rosenberry stresses organization ahead of Loons game

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:08:25 GMT

There will be a trio of Colorado Rapids players released to their countries following Saturday’s game against Minnesota United.On Friday, Darren Yapi received a call-up to the United States Men’s National Team Under-20 roster for the team’s training camp in Marbella, Spain from March 18-28. It’s the team’s final camp before the roster is announced for the FIFA Under-20 World Cup, which is slated from late May into June and wil be held in Indonesia.“That’s a group that I’ve always wanted to be with,” Yapi told the Rapids on Friday. “It’s a very, very talented group. You see a lot of great names and high-ceiling players and to be a part of that group made me very happy but I know what work needs to be done and that’s what I’m trying to do.”The 18-year-old Green Valley Ranch native has started the first three games for Colorado this season and has created a slew of chances despite not finding the back o...

DUI suspect arrested after standoff, pursuit in Riverside County

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:08:25 GMT

A suspected DUI driver was slow to surrender following a high-speed pursuit that ended with a successful PIT maneuver in Riverside County Friday night.The driver was initially wanted for driving under the influence and felony evading, according to the Ontario Police Department.He was seen hitting speeds over 100 miles per hour on the 60 Freeway in Ontario, weaving dangerously and erratically through traffic around 10:30 p.m.Suspect being pit maneuvered by Ontario Police during a high-speed pursuit on March 17, 2023. (KTLA)Suspect standing off with Ontario Police after a high-speed pursuit on March 17, 2023. (KTLA)Suspect standing off with Ontario Police after a high-speed pursuit on March 17, 2023. (KTLA)Suspect standing off with Ontario Police after a high-speed pursuit on March 17, 2023. (KTLA)Suspect standing off with Ontario Police after a high-speed pursuit on March 17, 2023. (KTLA)Suspect standing off with Ontario Police after a high-speed pursuit on March 17, 2023. (KTLA)Susp...

1 hospitalized in Orange County mall shooting

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:08:25 GMT

One person was injured after shots rang out amid a busy Friday night at The Outlets at Orange mall.Orange Police received reports of shots fired at the mall just before 9 p.m. When police arrived, they found a male victim with a gunshot wound.Patrol cars were seen surrounding a Dave & Buster’s restaurant at one of the mall’s entrances. Police investigating a shooting that left one injured at The Outlets at Orange on March 17, 2023. (KTLA) 1 hospitalized after shooting at a Redondo Beach mall Witnesses reportedly saw a group of young men who appeared to know each other, involved in an altercation.During the confrontation, the victim was shot in the leg by a male suspect, police said. Before officers arrived, the suspect fled the scene.The suspect is described as a Hispanic male who was last seen wearing gray sweatpants and a black long-sleeve shirt.A news photographer witnessed at least one person being taken into custody on Friday night.The victim was transported to a local ho...

Stanford’s Cameron Brink returns to practice ahead of NCAA Tournament second round game

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:08:25 GMT

STANFORD — When Stanford is at full strength, it’s hard to find any team in the country that’s as tall and long as the Cardinal.But it sure would help to have their All-American post player ready for what should be a tough battle for rebounds on Sunday.Thankfully for the No. 1 seed Cardinal, Cameron Brink was able to practice on Saturday after she missed Friday’s game with a non-COVID related illness.Brink, who posted on Instagram that she had an IV put in her arm, said she’s ready for Sunday’s 6:30 p.m. second round NCAA Tournament game against the No. 8 seed Ole Miss.“It was just a stomach bug, and just dealing with that,” Brink said. “As long as I’m ready to play tomorrow, that’s all that matters.”Stanford was able to do just fine without Brink in its first round game, blasting No. 16 seed Sacred Heart. But coach Tara VanDerveer admitted that “it is really different not having Cam out there” afterwards and would welcome her return to the lineup.“We need Cam,” VanDerveer said. “We...

San Jose State blows out Southern Indiana in CBI opener

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:08:25 GMT

Considering San Jose State hadn’t played in the postseason in 12 years and was still looking for a breakthrough victory, its 75-52 win over Southern Indiana Saturday in the College Basketball Invitational carried a significance that belied the anonymity of the event.The Spartans, seeded No. 2, handled the 15th-seeded Screaming Eagles with relative ease, taking a double-digit lead before the game at the Ocean Center in Daytona Beach, Fla., was 10 minutes old and keeping its foot on the gas throughout.“I think it’s very important for the image of our players, for the image of our program,” San Jose State coach Tim Miles said. “Let’s face it — San Jose State men’s basketball has been down for a long time and we’re trying to etch out a reputation for program support in the community, whether it be on campus or in the Silicon Valley. To do that, you need to do well.”The game was a carryover of a season that has seen San Jose Sta...

San Jose Sharks pride night: Statements from James Reimer, the Sharks and You Can Play Project

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:08:25 GMT

SAN JOSE — San Jose Sharks goalie James Reimer said today the Pride-themed jerseys team members are planning to wear to show support of the LGBTQIA+ community runs counter to his personal religious convictions.For that reason, he won’t be participating in the team’s pregame warmup, with the Sharks set to face the New York Islanders at SAP CenterHere are statements from Reimer, the Sharks, and the You Can Play Project.James ReimerUnder the umbrella of the NHL’s Hockey is for Everyone initiative, the San Jose Sharks have chosen to wear jerseys in support of the LGBTQIA+ community tonight.For all 13 years of my NHL career, I have been a Christian – not just in title, but in how I choose to live my life daily. I have a personal faith in Jesus Christ who died on the cross for my sins and, in response, asks me to love everyone and follow Him.I have no hate in my heart for anyone, and I have always strived to treat everyone that I encounter with respect and kindness...

California picks generic drug company Civica to produce low-cost insulin

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:08:25 GMT

SACRAMENTO — Gov. Gavin Newsom on Saturday announced the selection of Utah-based generic drug manufacturer Civica to produce low-cost insulin for California, an unprecedented move that makes good on his promise to put state government in direct competition with the brand-name drug companies that dominate the market.“People should not be forced to go into debt to get lifesaving prescriptions,” Newsom said. “Californians will have access to some of the most inexpensive insulin available, helping them save thousands of dollars each year.”The contract, with an initial cost of $50 million that Newsom and his fellow Democratic lawmakers approved last year, calls for Civica to manufacture state-branded insulin and make the lifesaving drug available to any Californian who needs it, regardless of insurance coverage, by mail order and at local pharmacies. But insulin is just the beginning. Newsom said the state will also look to produce the opioid overdose reversal drug naloxone.Allan Coukell...