Art gallery opens new show

For the month of February 2012, artZ Gallery will present a new exhibit “Form, Function, and Figure,” featuring member artist Judy Hostvet/Paulson, and guest artists Genie Taylor Ebertz, Phyllis Knutson and Troy Jones.

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Book Report: About those book covers…

I was told years ago by my English teacher Sara Keeler that one should never judge a book by its cover, but I couldn’t resist the wrapping of Minnesota author Carla Hagen’s new book from North Star Press of St. Cloud, “Hand Me Down My Walking Cane.”

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RFCT presents ‘Becky’s New Car’ starting Feb. 3

New Love, Old Love, confused love, renewed love — it’s all there in the upcoming River Falls Community Theater production of “Becky’s New Car.”

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Book Report: Try authors with an edgy twist

I’ve been a big fan of female humorists for years, starting from the days when I first read about Dorothy Parker and her antics at the Algonquin Hotel. That’s where she parried with the male wits like Alexander Woolcott and Robert Benchley to great acclaim.

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Former SCC educator turns novelist

Former St. Croix Central school district administrator Dan Woll has added another title to his career accomplishments: novelist.

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New Richmond Library becomes a land of Legos

Capitalizing on the love kids have for Legos building blocks, Friday Memorial Library in New Richmond is offering a new opportunity for young patrons.

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Book Report: Murder, mayhem and other delights

How’s this for a plot? Mild-mannered accountant Walter Cousins puts his wife Lydia in a sanatorium when she becomes temporarily unbalanced, then takes on a 15-year-old British girl, Diane, as an au pair to take care of his kids.

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Book Review: Author aims at straight-laced Minnesotans

It’s always eye-opening to read a foreigner’s take on life in these United States.

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Local author publishes second book

Larry Moore, New Richmond, has just published his second book titled “Oakdale Olympics, Fun And Games At A Country School,” which describes the fun and antics he participated in and observed when he attended the one-room school of Oakdale in Emerald Township.

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Book Report: Keep reading, keep discovering

Just when you think you know all you need to know about a subject, a new book pops up and you’re able to learn much more.

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New Year celebration features comedy show

The Old Gem Theater will ring with laughter this year with “It¹s a New Year, Damn It, a Happy Comedy Show” by Mary Mack. This wildly funny show plays at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 31.

• Mary Mack

Book Review: How it all ends: Writers keep probing, reinventing

Readers can’t seem to get enough of dystopian stories.

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Snowmen invade Somerset home

We might not get a white Christmas this year. But at Rose McVitty’s house, there are snowmen wherever you turn.

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News features 'Kids Say Such Cute Things'

The New Richmond News staff is introducing a new feature on its popular website. Watch and enjoy.

Book Report: Old standbys make great gifts

Last week I mentioned several notable books of 2011 readers might like to consider when they’re out shopping for gifts.

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