Hockey Night In Warroad

OK, it's actually about Minnesota, and about a week late. But it's within Grand Forks' orbit. And a nice evokation of small town life up north.

New York Times watches hockey in Warroad and Roseau

Why Minot?

Trying this again. ... Jack Shafer on Slate.com looks at the Minot train wreck/gas attack/bad radio controversy. Mostly debates the alledged evils of media consolidations and Clear Channel or whether it's actually piffle.

What really happened in Minot, N.D.?