Forrest Ahrens Articles

Mixing religion, politics with climate science

Katharine Hayhoe explains how political and religious views can shape understanding of climate change and the world "Wildfires, Once Confined to a Season, Burn Earlier and Longer," "Sierra Nevada Snow Won't End California's Thirst" and "Climate-Related Death of Coral...

Restaurant Review: Taste of Love

What does the conventional bakery bring to mind? Tiered cakes, over-filled cannolis, trays of cookies, freshly baked brownies and coats of frosting? Amongst the small businesses and coffee shops on Marshall Avenue, Samoas, Thin Mints, and Tagalongs can be found in the...

Restaurant Review: Peppers & Fries

Shuffling and scraping comes from the kitchen as the popping sounds and savory scents of burger grease rise and drift among the beams of sunlight dancing across the tables in the three car garage. The thin, steel garage rafters strung above the heads of customers...

From ring to puck

It started with a sport called ringette. Two decades ago, it became girls' high school hockey. Feb. 4 was a monumental day for girls' athletics. Marking the 21st anniversary of the Minnesota High School Girls' Hockey State Championship, the day celebrated over two...
A wild summer

A wild summer

Swimsuits, sandals and sunshine are just around the corner as school comes to an end and summer vacation hovers in...