By The Culinary Institute Of America The Associated Press For many of us, the new year is a time to make a fresh start. We’re wiping the slate clean with a renewed sense of optimism for the year ahead, and we’re trying to eat healthier foods—which means you won’t find […]
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By Jonathan Landrum Jr. The Associated Press ATLANTA — Minutes after its midnight deadline to get the electricity back on at the world’s busiest airport, Georgia Power announced early Monday that power had been fully restored to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International, where more than 1,000 flights were grounded just days before […]
The Canadian PressDavid Paddon TORONTO–Canadian supporters of “net neutrality” say a U.S. regulator’s vote to repeal Obama-era restraints on internet service providers is a step in the wrong direction because it will tip the balance of power towards large commercial interests. The head of CIRA, the organization that registers and […]
The Associated PressMarcia Dunn CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla.–A record-tying eighth planet has been found in a faraway solar system, matching our own in number. Even more amazing, machines and not humans made the discovery. NASA joined with Google yesterday to announce the finding. This eighth planet orbits the star known as […]
The Associated PressMichael Marot INDIANAPOLIS–Denver Broncos’ quarterback Brock Osweiler played like a relaxed reliever last night. He couldn’t have picked a better time. With Paxton Lynch inactive and Trevor Siemian out after two series, Osweiler trotted onto the field, ran for one touchdown, and threw for two more to lead […]
The Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS–Karl-Anthony Towns put the blame for an overtime loss to Philadelphia squarely on his shoulders, saying he cost his team a win. Towns wasn’t going to let the same thing happen last night. The seven-footer had 30 points and 14 rebounds in his league-leading 23rd double-double, and […]
Jamie Mountain The Muskie court sports teams weren’t exactly in a giving mood yesterday afternoon. All four squads emerged victorious in NorWOSSA action against the visiting Kenora Broncos. Kobi Ward had 22 points as the senior boys’ basketball team edged the Broncos 56-55 to improve to 2-1 on the season. […]
Monroe Crossing presents “A Bluegrass Christmas” today (Dec. 15) at 7 p.m. at the Backus Auditorium in International Falls (doors open at 6:30 p.m.) Local family group Sloughgrass will be the opening act. Tickets cost $12 for adults, $6 for students, and $25 for families, which are available in advance […]
The Canadian Press LONDON–Kensington Palace says the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will be held on May 19. The palace announced the date toay and confirmed the ceremony will take place in St. George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle. The couple announced their engagement last month after an 18-month […]
The Associated PressDave Campbell ST. PAUL, Minn.–Alex Stalock started his extended stretch of action in the Minnesota net with his first NHL shutout in three seasons. Blanking a Toronto team that tossed him aside less than two years ago made the feat that much sweeter. Stalock stopped 28 shots for […]
Nicholas Donaldson Dahlia Kaun, as Martha Stewart, “cooked” up some Christmas dinner as the students of J.W. Walker serenaded her during a dress rehearsal for their Christmas concert yesterday afternoon at the Townshend Theatre. The junior grades’ concert went last night, with the kindergarten/primary concert set for Dec. 19 in […]
Nicholas Donaldson The Early Years’ French immersion classes of St. Michael’s School put on a special show for residents of Rainycrest this morning as the group sang holiday classics such as “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” “Silent Night,” and “Jingle Bells,” with the occasional verse in French.
