El Dorado

The long-awaited (at least for me) Death Cab for Cutie album "Kintsugi" finally arrived today. Since three of the 11 songs were released as singles pror, the album was not a total mystery. With the angsty breakup music contained within the album (thanks Zooey) it is a must listen for any Death Cab fan. It does not quite live up to "Transatlanticism," but songs like "El Dorado" put it on par with any of the best work that Death Cab has done in the past.

Not too many photos this week, but I have eight, and a few more will be on the way next week. Spring sports are already under way, and it has been nice outside (60 today).

Little Falls sophomore Lauren Thielman heaves the shot put at the March 19 indoor trials in Foley.

Thielman watches as her throw travels.

Bailey Boser leaps over a hurdle at the CMC indoor meet at SCSU, March 20.

Pierz junior Jonny Kasper bumps the pole with his calf in the high jump.

Holdingford and Pierz hurdlers step for step early on in the race in St. Cloud.

Pioneers senior Robbie Skiba during his heat of the hurdles.

Royalton junior thrower Tyler Hellickson launches a shot last Tuesday.

Royalton and Pierz sprinters take off in the 55-meter dash in Foley on Tuesday.