Literary calendar: From Denmark to Minnesota, these authors bring science fiction, thrillers
PELLE DRAGSTED: Danish author discusses his book “Nordic Socialism: The Path Toward a Democratic Economy.” Free. 7 p.m. Aug. 10, East Side Freedom Library, 1105...
In Scandinavia, Pioneer Press readers explore heritage, mountains, fjords and fresh fish
For two weeks in June, I never saw the night sky. I did, however, see soaring mountains sinking into impossibly blue fjords, vast glaciers, historic...
Opening of Highland Park in St. Paul drew record crowd in 1925
St. Paul threw what was then its biggest party ever to mark the opening of Highland Park in August 1925. The seven-hour celebration, which boasted...
Skywatch: Good news and bad in the August night sky
First, let’s start with the good news. As with August stargazing any year, there’s still plenty of summer and great summer constellations in the sky....
Readers and Writers: Romance, mystery and food musings make great summer reading
It’s the month of lazy days with time to take a book to the cabin, on the road, or to a shady park. But not...
Minnesota State Patrol’s first chaplain retires, reflects on ‘pinnacle of his pastoral experience’
Minnesota State Patrol Chaplain John Morris at the patrol's East Metro headquarters in Oakdale on Wednesday, July 30, 2025. (John Autey / Pioneer Press) Chaplain...