Northern Public Radio’s Dan Klefstad becomes best-selling author
Klefsatd’s latest book ‘Fiona’s Guardians’ receives strong sales in United Kingdom and United States
Book cover for ‘Fiona’s Guardians’ courtesy of Dan Klefstad
DeKALB – Northern Public Radio’s Dan Klefstad, the host of the Morning Edition and content manager, has revealed himself to not only be a successful radio host, but a best-selling author as well. His latest supernatural novel, “Fiona’s Guardians,” has become popular among horror fans with strong sales in the United Kingdom and in the United States.
Published on Oct. 2, Klefstad said the book’s description on Amazon speaks for itself: “When a vampire seduces you, death is minutes away. When she hires you, you’ll soon wish you were dead.”
DeKALB – With Tier 3 being lifted in January, not only were restaurants allowed to have indoor dining, but movie theaters are allowed to be open at 25% capacity. DeKalb’s AMC Market Square 10 Theater, 2160 Sycamore Rd., is the only place for people to go out to see a film, so, for those curious.
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NIU’s Concert Choir, Chamber Choir and University Chorus to host in-person and virtual concert
DeKALB – NIU’s Concert Choir, Chamber Choir and University Chorus will host a concert, available for in-person viewing for family members and virtual streaming, from 3 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Boutell Memorial Concert Hall in the Music Building. The event will be the first live concert from these three groups since February 2020.
The three music groups will be performing separately with the University Chorus performing global folk music, the Chamber Choir with music of the 17th Century English Madrigal school and the Concert Choir with original compositions, said Eric Johnson, NIU’s director of Choral Activities.
How restaurants are dealing with new COVID-19 tier mitigations
DeKALB – With Illinois moving from Tier 3 to Tier 1, and then to Phase 4, on Jan. 25, restaurants are finally able to have indoor dining for the first time in months after Tier 3 guidelines were enacted in October.
Under Phase 4, groups of 10 or less are allowed in restaurants at tables six feet apart from each other, and restaurants must be at 25% capacity, according to state guidelines for Phase 4. Here are what a few restaurants in DeKalb have to say after nearly one month of indoor dining.
Ellwood Steak and Fish House, 2219 Sycamore Road
After opening its dining room to the public, the response from the public to Ellwood Steak and Fish House has been amazing, said Adam Richards, Ellwood Steak and Fish House manager.