The Rock in My Throat

April 12, 2024

Two new inspirational books by award-winning Minnesota author Kao Kalia Yang

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The following column was published in a number of APG of East Central Minnesota newspapers during April, 2024. Two new inspirational books by award-winning Minnesota author It took two weeks for me to read Kao Kalia Yang’s new book, “Where Rivers Part.” That’s because at various times, I would stop and weep. For the […]

January 5, 2024

Four to look forward to in 2024

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The following column originally appeared in a number of APG of East Central Minnesota suburban and rural newspapers during January, 2024 Four to look forward to in 2024 So much to look forward to in 2024. Here are four (of many) things that are coming in the new year: Free public college and university tuition […]