The tentative appointment of new director, pending City Commission approval, at Dickinson Area Public Library sparks heated debate over transparency and adherence to legal standards.
New varieties of potatoes are sprouting on local bookshelves.
Spud buddies "Paisley the Potato" and "Masher the Potato" are just two of a range of friendly characters in a new children's books and goods launched by Rathdrum mom and grandmother Rhonda Newton in partnership with her daughter-in-law, Renee Newton of Minot, North Dakota.
"This all started because I'm a crafter," Newton said Friday, holding up felt ornaments shaped like potatoes.