Will Shortz, the New York Times and National Public Radio puzzle master, thrilled nearly 700 people September 12, 2013 at Ted Mann Concert Hall on the University of Minnesota campus. He talked about the history of crossword puzzles, his favorite puzzles, and more before taking questions from the audience. Shortz finished up by leading a "Beat the Champ" puzzle contest that involved dozens of willing audience members. The event was sponsored by the Friends ... of the University of Minnesota Libraries.
For more about this wonderful event, see a specially created puzzle "Crosswords with Friends of the University of Minnesota Libraries" and, after solving it, click on the More reading. These can be found at http://www.chem.umn.edu/groups/baranygp/puzzles/.
