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How Georgia colleges rate in latest US News & World Report rankings
Columbus State University students walk on campus. Three Georgia colleges and a few of others in the region landed on the Best National Universities Rankings in the newly released U.S. News & World Report rankings. U.S. News publishes annual rankings as part of the Best Colleges, Best Graduate Schools, Best Online Programs, Best Global Universities and Best High Schools rankings.
Jay finds man caves for car and movie buffs on this episode of 'Rides with Jay Thomas' Original
On "Rides with Jay Thomas," we love checking out cool man caves. And Jorge Guzeman has one man cave for each floor — a game room dedicated to movie posters and TV show collectibles, followed by a Transformers toy store and costume shop in the basement. Jay sees just how similar car and movie buffs are when it comes to wheeling and dealing. And you’ll never guess which celebrity signed a movie prop that gives Jay goosebumps.
Jay turns green with envy over a Mustang collection on this episode of 'Rides with Jay Thomas' Original
"World’s rarest" isn’t thrown around lightly, and on this week’s "Rides with Jay Thomas," we find just that. Over the years Dan Kraft has acquired Fords that would make Carol Shelby jealous. He takes Jay down memory lane, from discovering the rarity of the color grabber green to amassing a collection that no one in the world can compare to. Along the way his wife even got in on the fun, resulting in some autographs Mustang lovers will envy. You won’t want to miss this.
Jay finds another Jay's barn-turned-service-station-heaven on this episode of 'Rides with Jay Thomas' Original
Jay Skjerven has lined the walls with all original signs and littered the floor with projects not meant for idle hands. And it doesn’t stop there. February 28, 2022 08:02 AM What started as a donated barn has turned into service station heaven. Jay Skjerven has lined the walls with all original signs and littered the floor with projects not meant for idle hands. And it doesn’t stop there. His barn needed some extra additions to keep up with his massive collection.
Things to do: Jazz two ways, Motorhead Madness, dances for princesses and superheroes, and more
Honor Flight Benefit, 1-5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 26, VFW Post 1720, 1212 N.W. Fourth St., Grand Rapids. Music by North of the River Band, live and silent auctions, cash raffle and freewill donation meal. Proceeds benefits Northland Honor Flight, honorflightnorthland.org. UMD offers these concerts. For tickets, go to z.umn.edu/CAHSS_tickets or call 218-726-8877. Midwinter Choir Concert, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 26, Weber Music Hall.
Peggy Lee called a North Dakota State University fraternity guy 'the first love of my life' Original
SAE member Curt Stofferahn (left) makes Peggy Lee an Honorary SAE Little Sister in 1975.
LISTEN: Grand Forks Herald Minute Podcast | Feb. 23, 2022
Presented by Spirit Lake Casino and Resort February 23, 2022 06:00 AM Recap your news day with the Grand Forks Herald Minute Podcast. Join us daily for the latest headlines from news, weather and sports in the northern Red River Valley area. The Grand Forks Herald Minute can be found on Spotify, Apple and Google Podcasts as well as the Herald website. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT
LISTEN: Grand Forks Herald Minute Podcast | Feb. 22, 2022
Presented by Spirit Lake Casino and Resort February 22, 2022 06:00 AM Recap your news day with the Grand Forks Herald Minute Podcast. Join us daily for the latest headlines from news, weather and sports in the northern Red River Valley area. The Grand Forks Herald Minute can be found on Spotify, Apple and Google Podcasts as well as the Herald website. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT
Grand Forks concert postponed again
A new date will be announced at a later time. Herald news graphic By Herald staff February 21, 2022 03:52 PM GRAND FORKS — The Grand Forks Chorales concert, "All About Love," that was rescheduled for tonight, Monday, Feb. 21, at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, has again been postponed due to weather. A new concert date will be announced at a later time. Any advanced tickets that were purchased will be honored on the rescheduled date. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT
Student Art Show returns to the Nobles County Art Gallery
Nobles County War Memorial Building. WORTHINGTON — Art teaches our students so much more than just how to make art. Art is a universal language. The art teachers in District 518 see daily how visual communication can bridge the language gap. Many students that fill our art rooms are newcomers to our district and some to school in general. Sharing their journey of coming here is often done through the art they create.
Jay finds a century's worth of stories on this episode of 'Rides with Jay Thomas'
Here on "Rides with Jay," our motto is if it’s cool, it has a motor or engine, and a story, it can be on the show. So we thought we’d head to a place with more than 100 years of stories. The Dale and Martha Hawk Museum in Wolford, North Dakota not only preserves steam threshers and tractors, but they keep them running too. Jay learns from Larry MacDonald all the intricacies of making these 100-year-old vehicles purr, and Jay even gets to ride on one of the tractors.
North Dakota visual artist helps others to see their own art interests and abilities
Contributed / Nicole Gagner BISMARCK — Painting the canvas of North Dakota with texture and whimsy, Bismarck native Nicole Gagner continually demonstrates that art doesn’t always hang on a wall. Her work tends to be vibrant and textural, full of chunky brushstrokes that lend themselves to active and cheerful compositions. A visual artist in her own right, Gagner also considers herself a community artist and connector.
Styx, REO Speedwagon plan return to Duluth, with Loverboy in tow
The classic rock bands will return for the first time since 2018. REO Speedwagon (pictured in 2018), Styx and Loverboy will play Duluth's Amsoil Arena on Sept. 3. Contributed / Facebook By Duluth News Tribune February 17, 2022 10:12 AM DULUTH — Two arena rock bands are coming to an arena near you. Styx and REO Speedwagon with Loverboy are returning to Duluth's Amsoil Arena on Sept. 3. The classic rock bands last played a show in Duluth in 2018.
Sacred Heart Music Center to host soul songstress Annie Mack
Minneapolis soul singer and songwriter Annie Mack performs Saturday at Sacred Heart Music Center in Duluth. Contributed / anniemackmusic.com DULUTH — Soul songstress and Bayfront Blues Fest regular Annie Mack performs Saturday at the Sacred Heart Music Center. This will be Mack’s first appearance at Sacred Heart. Mack has shared the bill with John Mayall, Cloud Cult and Dessa, and she has performed at Chicago’s Buddy Guy's Legends and Minneapolis’ First Avenue.
One of America's greatest writers once wished he had been born and raised in North Dakota
A young Jack Kerouac. Times (1969) / TNS FARGO — Jack Kerouac was an interesting guy. He was a respected writer and poet who coined the term “beat generation,” a literary movement which defined the nonconformist youth culture of New York City in the 1950s — ‘beatniks’ in post-war America who challenged everyone to see the world through new eyes. But Kerouac is also the guy who, 73 years ago this month, wrote that he wished he had been born and raised in Dickinson, N.D. Huh?
LISTEN: Grand Forks Herald Minute Podcast | Feb. 15, 2022
Presented by Spirit Lake Casino and Resort February 15, 2022 06:00 AM Recap your news day with the Grand Forks Herald Minute Podcast. Join us daily for the latest headlines from news, weather and sports in the northern Red River Valley area. The Grand Forks Herald Minute can be found on Spotify, Apple and Google Podcasts as well as the Herald website. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT
Duluth Public Arts Commission to showcase projection art in Lincoln Park
Nakajima's video project, "Self World," uses the cognitive and interpretive system of cuttlefish camouflage patterns as a biological model to code and map visual information such as paintings, photographs, and video. Contributed / Ryuta Nakajima DULUTH — The Public Arts Commission will present two light projections in the Lincoln Park neighborhood from 6-10:30 p.m. Thursday through Monday. Kimberly Baerg's drawings highlight the Northland's natural wildlife.
LISTEN: Grand Forks Herald Minute Podcast | Feb. 9, 2022
Presented by Spirit Lake Casino and Resort February 09, 2022 07:00 AM Recap your news day with the Grand Forks Herald Minute Podcast. Join us daily for the latest headlines from news, weather and sports in the northern Red River Valley area. The Grand Forks Herald Minute can be found on Spotify, Apple and Google Podcasts as well as the Herald website ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT
Freeman's Schmeckfest event canceled for third year in a row
Visitors check out he booths, displays and food demonstrations going on inside the Sterling Hall Gymnasium during the 60th Annual Schmeckfest in 2018 on Freeman Academy's campus.
LISTEN: Grand Forks Herald Minute Podcast | Feb. 8, 2022
Presented by Spirit Lake Casino Resort February 08, 2022 07:00 AM Recap your news day with the Grand Forks Herald Minute Podcast. Join us daily for the latest headlines from news, weather and sports in the northern Red River Valley area. The Grand Forks Herald Minute can be found on Spotify, Apple and Google Podcasts as well as the Herald website ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT
Review: Lots of hot comedy in 'The School For Lies'
DULUTH — “The School For Lies,” David Ives’s “translaptation” of Moliere’s classic comedy “The Misanthrope,” opened at the University of Minnesota Duluth on Thursday night. This is a show that slowly simmers for the first one-third, starts boiling and then refuses to stop. Alceste the misanthrope is now named Frank because that is what the character clearly is as he rudely criticizes everyone’s flaws. The young widow Celimene is equally critical of others and pursued by a trio of inept suitors.
In this Duluth family, everyone is part of the art
David Austin, from left, Kristen Austin and Hugo Austin work in the studio Jan. 27 at their home in Duluth's Lakeside-Lester Park neighborhood. Clint Austin / Duluth News Tribune DULUTH — Artist David K. Austin has an unique setup for his new Lakeside-Lester Park neighborhood studio. Out in his heated garage, he has the typical artist supplies one might expect: paints, brushes and finished paintings on display.
Readings & Writers: News in the local lit scene Original
Events Virtual Writers’ Cafe, hosted by Lake Superior Writers, 9:30-11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 5. The virtual meet will be hosted by Gail Trowbridge. This event is free to LSW members and the public, but registration is required. Email writers@lakesuperiorwriters.org by Friday, Feb. 4; you will receive an email with a Zoom link close to the event.
Community Art Show features Western Edge artists
Jessica Stratton, collections manager of the Joachim Regional Museum, stands in front of submitted artwork for the 2022 Community Art Show that is now on display throughout the month of February inside the Dickinson Museum Center with paid museum admission. The art show features various mediums and artists from Dickinson and surrounding areas in southwest North Dakota.
The Herald's Arts Notebook: Emily Lunde folk art exhibit, Empire Theatre Company to present ‘The 39 Steps’
An exhibit of Emily Lunde's folk art, including this work, "Serene Village," is on display through Feb. 18 at the Lake Region Heritage Center in Devils Lake. The exhibit is part of the Rural Arts Initiative, an educational outreach program of the North Dakota Museum of Art, located on the UND campus. Contributed Check out the local arts and entertainment happenings in the Grand Forks area this week.
LISTEN: Grand Forks Herald Minute Podcast | Feb. 2, 2022
Presented by Spirit Lake Casino and Resort February 02, 2022 07:00 AM Recap your news day with the Grand Forks Herald Minute Podcast. Join us daily for the latest headlines from news, weather and sports in the northern Red River Valley area. The Grand Forks Herald Minute can be found on Spotify, Apple and Google Podcasts as well as the Herald website. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT
'The Power of the Dog' is the big winner with the North Dakota Film Society Original
The North Dakota Film Society has announced this year's award winners. Contributed / North Dakota Film Society FARGO — The North Dakota Film Society has announced its annual winners in cinema for 2021, with “The Power of the Dog” leading the way with eight honors. The Netflix film won for Best Picture, Director (Jane Campion), Actor (Benedict Cumberbatch), Supporting Actress (Kirsten Dunst) and Supporting Actor (Kodi Smit-McPhee), as well as Cinematography, Film Editing and Original Score.
LISTEN: Grand Forks Herald Minute Podcast | Feb. 1, 2022
Presented by Spirit Lake Casino and Resort February 01, 2022 07:00 AM Recap your news day with the Grand Forks Herald Minute Podcast. Join us daily for the latest headlines from news, weather and sports in the northern Red River Valley area. The Grand Forks Herald Minute can be found on Spotify, Apple and Google Podcasts as well as the Herald website. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT
Things to do: BRRR Garden, Sámi cultural events
Great Lakes Aquarium BRRR Garden, a frostier version of its summer beer garden, 5-8 p.m. Fridays, Feb. 4-25, Duluth. Enjoy sturgeon-themed hot toddies, local adult craft beverages and soul-warming non-alcoholic option served from a handcrafted outdoor bar. While socially distanced outdoor tables and chairs are available, space is limited and guests are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs to sit around one of our outdoor fire pits overlooking the Duluth Harbor.
LISTEN: Grand Forks Herald Minute Podcast | Jan. 31, 2022
Presented by Spirit Lake Casino and Resort January 31, 2022 07:00 AM Recap your news day with the Grand Forks Herald Minute Podcast. Join us daily for the latest headlines from news, weather and sports in the northern Red River Valley area. The Grand Forks Herald Minute can be found on Spotify, Apple and Google Podcasts as well as the Herald website. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT
Bob Dambach set high standards for Prairie Public productions
Bob Dambach, former director of television at Prairie Public. Contributed / Prairie Public FARGO — To Prairie Public viewers, Bob Dambach was seen as the man with a kind, bearded face and a calm voice during pledge drives. To those that worked with him behind the scenes, he set the standard of excellence for the broadcaster’s TV documentaries. “He set Prairie Public up for being known for high-quality productions.
Duluth's Woodblind to host soup and song concert Saturday
Veikko Lepisto and Jason Wussow perform during a 2018 Hillfest performance. The pair make up the band Woodblind, which is releasing a new single, “Watched Pot," this week. The Woodblind full band is performing at 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022, at Wussow’s Concert Cafe. Contributed / David Ballard Photography Soup’s on for Woodblind and friends.
Duluth collective reckons with racial stereotypes in new art exhibit
Julia Cheng, left, talks with Kim Nordin near a sample of Sharon Kwong’s writing Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2022, in the Duluth Art Institute. Cheng and Nordin are among the artists whose work is included in “Like Me, Like You,” an exhibit examining the experiences of Asian Pacific Islander Desi American community members in the Twin Ports. Steve Kuchera / Duluth News Tribune DULUTH — Julia Cheng moves through the John Steffl Gallery, stopping at a 3-D sculpture.
Jay checks the gauges on a petro-themed garage on this episode of 'Rides with Jay Thomas'
On "Rides with Jay Thomas," we love checking out old cars, trucks or really anything with a motor and a story. But we also want to see “What’s in your garage?” So this week, Jay heads to Darrell Sauvageau’s hangout with oil cans dangling from the ceilings. Wall-to-wall, the garage is lined with oil cans, original signs and some rare service station highboy lights. You’ll be surprised what Darrell’s favorite item really is.
Red River High School to present 'Clue: On Stage!,' a classic comedic murder mystery
In a scene from Red River High School's production of "Clue: On Stage!" are student performers: Ryan Nordhagen (from left), Anika Suriano, Jada Jensen, Ryan Polasky (standing), Kevin Chaves, Becca Bradbury and Larz Voth. The murder mystery, based on the cult film and popular board game, will be presented at 7 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, Jan. 27-29, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Sunday, Jan. 30, in the school's Performance Hall.
Live chat with Jessie Veeder starts at 2 p.m. Central Original
GRAND FORKS — Jessie Veeder, a musician and Forum Communications Co. columnist from western North Dakota, joins the Grand Forks Herald and Forum Communications outlets for a live chat beginning at 2 p.m. today, Wednesday, Jan. 26. The live chat will be at this link and will run for about 30 minutes. You read a feature story about Veeder written by Herald writer Pamela Knudson now.
Zeitgeist exhibit features artists exploring their abstract sides
Edna Stromquist stands beside her piece "Autumn Mysteries" in the Lake Superior Abstract Interest Art Group's show at Zeitgeist Arts on Jan. 20, 2022. Teri Cadeau / Duluth News Tribune DULUTH — After meeting regularly for the past four years, in person and via Zoom, the Lake Superior Abstract Interest Art Group has finally shared an exhibit of their work with the general public.
LISTEN: Grand Forks Herald Minute Podcast: Jan. 26, 2022
Presented by Spirit Lake Casino and Resort January 26, 2022 07:00 AM Recap your news day with the Grand Forks Herald Minute Podcast. Join us daily for the latest headlines from news, weather and sports in the northern Red River Valley area. The Grand Forks Herald Minute can be found on Spotify, Apple and Google Podcasts as well as the Herald website. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT
Jessie Veeder builds successful music and writing career inspired by ranch life in western North Dakota Original
Jessie Veeder, shown here on a recent visit to Grand Forks, is a multi-talented musician, songwriter, columnist and book author from western North Dakota. Eric Hylden / Grand Forks Herald GRAND FORKS — Jessie Veeder, a musician and writer from western North Dakota, has been singing and playing guitar for audiences since she was 11. She released her first album at age 16, and she’s been writing since she was a kid, too, drawing inspiration from rural ranch life.
Jay checks the gauges on a petro-themed garage on this episode of 'Rides with Jay Thomas' Original
On "Rides with Jay Thomas," we love checking out old cars, trucks or really anything with a motor and a story. But we also want to see “What’s in your garage?” So this week, Jay heads to Darrell Sauvageau’s hangout with oil cans dangling from the ceilings. Wall-to-wall, the garage is lined with oil cans, original signs and some rare service station highboy lights. You’ll be surprised what Darrell’s favorite item really is.
Videos by a Grand Forks food blogger attract worldwide audience
Grand Forks food blogger Hayden Haas with his kitchen assistant, Max, hosts a popular food blog on TikTok. Eric Hylden/Grand Forks Herald GRAND FORKS – In a surprisingly short time, Hayden Haas has gained 500,000 followers on his TikTok account, attracting a worldwide audience with his short instructional videos on food preparation, shot in a tiny kitchen in his Grand Forks apartment. Haas’ videos also are available on Instagram and YouTube, and he’s developing his own food blog, he said.
Briggs: Thanks for working your magic, Jack Sand
Jack Sand sits for a portrait Jan. 8, 1992, in the WDAY studio in Fargo. Forum file photo FARGO —We’re still a couple of months away from graduation season, but I think I’ve already decided what to get for the college graduates on my list this spring: Jack Sand. Of course, you can’t give another human being as a gift. So let’s just say I’d like to give the wisdom, enthusiasm and kindness of this man who provided that to me shortly after I graduated.
Microsoft to buy 'Call of Duty' maker Activision Blizzard for $68.7 billion
Microsoft logo is seen on a smartphone placed on displayed Activision Blizzard logo in this illustration taken January 18, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration Microsoft Corp said on Tuesday it was acquiring "Call of Duty" videogame maker Activision Blizzard for $68.7 billion in cash, the biggest deal in the sector that would help the Xbox maker become the third-largest gaming company by revenue. Microsoft's offer of $95 per share is at a premium of 45% to Activision's Friday close.
Microsoft to buy 'Call of Duty' maker Activision Blizzard for $68.7 billion
Microsoft logo is seen on a smartphone placed on displayed Activision Blizzard logo in this illustration taken January 18, 2022. <br/><br/> REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration Microsoft Corp said on Tuesday it was acquiring "Call of Duty" videogame maker Activision Blizzard for $68.7 billion in cash, the biggest deal in the sector that would help the Xbox maker become the third-largest gaming company by revenue. Microsoft's offer of $95 per share is at a premium of 45% to Activision's Friday close.
LISTEN: Grand Forks Herald Minute Podcast | Jan. 18, 2022
Presented by Spirit Lake Casino and Resort January 18, 2022 07:00 AM Recap your news day with the Grand Forks Herald Minute Podcast. Join us daily for the latest headlines from news, weather and sports in the northern Red River Valley area. The Grand Forks Herald Minute can be found on Spotify, Apple and Google Podcasts as well as the Herald website. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT
It's final - Prince's estate is worth $156.4 million
FILE PHOTO: U.S. singer Prince performs on the main stage at the first day of Sziget (Island) Festival on Aug. 9, 2011, on "Hajogyar" (Shipyard) Island in Budapest, Hungary. STR/AFP/TNS MINNEAPOLIS — After nearly six years of legal wrangling, parties to Prince's estate have finally agreed on its value: $156.4 million. That's far more than the $82.3 million appraisal by the estate's administrator, Comerica Bank & Trust, but not much less than the tax collector's assessment.
It's final - Prince's estate is worth $156.4 million
FILE PHOTO: U.S. singer Prince performs on the main stage at the first day of Sziget (Island) Festival on Aug. 9, 2011, on "Hajogyar" (Shipyard) Island in Budapest, Hungary. STR/AFP/TNS MINNEAPOLIS — After nearly six years of legal wrangling, parties to Prince's estate have finally agreed on its value: $156.4 million. That's far more than the $82.3 million appraisal by the estate's administrator, Comerica Bank & Trust, but not much less than the tax collector's assessment.
Jay finds a garage of cinema history on this episode of 'Rides with Jay Thomas' Original
In this week's segment of Rides with Jay Thomas, Jay goes to Hollywood as he is introduced to cars from the movie "Transformers." Jorge Guzman has a garage of cinema history — a Camaro made for the transformer Bumblebee, a Saleen tribute police car to one of the villains in the series, and its movie original that was cut in half by Michael Bay to get a cool camera angle. Car enthusiasts assemble — you won’t want to miss this.
Gallery exhibition showcasing works of local artists opens Thursday at Columbia Mall
Artwork by three local artists, including this piece by Matt Anderson, will be on exhibit at the ArtWise gallery in the Columbia Mall center court from Thursday, Jan. 13 through Feb. 25. An opening reception is planned for 5-7 p.m., with a short artists talk at 5:30 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 13. Contributed ArtWise will host a gallery exhibition, titled “New Work, Unless It Isn’t,” from Thursday, Jan. 13, to Feb. 25 at Columbia Mall’s center court.
LISTEN: Grand Forks Herald Minute Podcast | Jan. 11, 2022
Presented by Spirit Lake Casino and Resort January 11, 2022 07:00 AM Recap your news day with the Grand Forks Herald Minute Podcast. Join us daily for the latest headlines from news, weather and sports in the northern Red River Valley area. The Grand Forks Herald Minute can be found on Spotify, Apple and Google Podcasts as well as the Herald website. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT
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