Black Sun

One of my favorite bands, Death Cab for Cutie, released the first single, "Black Sun," from the upcoming album "Kintsugi" recently. The song is a little dull, a lot emo and full on Death Cab. The album is the first post-Chris Walla, there longtime guitarist. At least in the single, the band has not lost a bit without him. The album is due to drop at the end of March, and I will be listening to it the second I can get it.

A pretty crazy Super Bowl Sunday, eh? Can you believe that Carroll tried to throw it? What a dummy. That's all I have. It was really exciting though, everything that it was billed as.

I have several photos to share from the week. Sports are really starting to ramp up. Playoff season started officially today as the Nordic Ski team traveled to Detroit Lakes for sections.

Kyle Lange, a Royals Senior from Upsala, takes down Mille Lacs' Austin Willis Jan. 22 in Royalton.

Lyle Zimmerman of the Royalton-Upsala Royals (top) tries to turn over and pin the Raiders' Reese Peterson.

Jackson Held grabs the wrist and takes command against Mille Lacs wrestler Hunter Sumner

Tyler Evans leaps to toss a pass over Royalton's Matt Fountain.

Sam Mettler launches a three as Royalton's Shane Vannurden back pedals.

Evans goes in for two Jan. 23 in Swanville.

Fountain looks to pass after securing a rebound.

Little Falls senior Ezra Spandl prepares to make a save in a 3-0 shut out of Cathedral Jan. 27.

Spandl blocks a shot and watches it ricochet over Cathedral forward Logan Neu's stick.

Mack Anez (No. 17) follows Cathedral's Matt Fritz over the pads of Spandl.

Spandl stops a shot with his body.

Little Falls' Katie Mammenga and Jordan Schuett (No. 13) crowd Pierz center Kendra Fischer Jan. 27.

Mammenga tussles with Pioneers guard Becca Athman for a loose ball.

A frame or two before the shot a used in the paper of Little Falls' Sarah Gold and Fischer being tied up on a loose ball.

Pierz senior Shelbie Boser drives into the paint.