‘Here & Everywhere Else’ tells the story of the remote town over several hundred years. But be forewarned: it’s dense reading.
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Chippewa woman makes history as North Dakota poet laureate
Denise Lajimodiere, a citizen of the Turtle Mountain band of Chippewa Indians in Belcourt, has written several award-winning books of poetry.
Fentanyl caused rapper Coolio’s death
Coolio won a Grammy for best solo rap performance for ‘Gangsta’s Paradise,’ a 1995 hit from the soundtrack of the Michelle Pfeiffer film ‘Dangerous Minds.’
Actor Lance Reddick reportedly died of coronary artery disease
The actor, known for ‘The Wire,’ ‘Bosch’ and ‘John Wick,’ died on March 17 at his home in Los Angeles. He was 60.
Catan board game creator, Klaus Teuber, dies at 70
The board game, originally called The Settlers of Catan when introduced in 1995 and based on a set of hexagonal tiles, has sold tens of millions of copies and is available in more than 40 languages.
Webby nominees announced
The awards recognize the best internet content and creators.
Yiyun Li’s ‘Book of Goose’ wins PEN/Faulkner award
The author of novels and story collections will receive $15,000.
‘Shazam! Fury of the Gods’ proves that lightning doesn’t strike twice
With its wisecracking hero and flippant tone, 2019’s “Shazam!” arrived as a bolt of inspiration in the gloomy DC Extended Universe. Unfortunately, the new sequel proves an adage: Lightning doesn’t strike twice. “Shazam! Fury of the Gods” dutifully doubles down on everything that made the first film both charming and instantly disposable. But the heart […]
Sex abuse trial delayed for ‘Dances With Wolves’ actor
A Clark County grand jury indicted Chasing Horse, 46, in late February on 19 counts that include charges of sexual assault of a child younger than 16, kidnapping, lewdness and child abuse.
Disney developing live-action ‘Moana’ with Dwayne Johnson
Drawn from Polynesian myths and buoyed by songs from Lin-Manuel Miranda, “Moana” was a massive hit for Disney in 2016.