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Nov 20 2025SPORTS

Catch the Action: Winter Sports Broadcasts in Southeast Minnesota

Winter sports are heating up in southeast Minnesota, and there are plenty of ways to catch the excitement. Basketball and hockey games are happening all over the region, and you can listen to them on various radio stations and apps. Fun 104, KFIL, KDHL, and KRFO are all broadcasting games, so you can tune in and follow your favorite teams. Fun 104 is covering games ...

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Nov 11 2025BUSINESS

A Big Change for Vancouver's Hastings Casino

The Tsleil-Waututh Nation is making a big move. They are buying the casino part of Hastings Racecourse & Casino from Great Canadian Entertainment. This deal was signed on November 7, 2025. It follows an earlier agreement made on June 6, 2025. Hastings Casino is a well-known spot in Vancouver. It has over 400 slot machines and offers food and drinks. The casino has b...

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Oct 30 2025BUSINESS

A California Real Estate Company Faces FBI Investigation

A real estate company in California, Continuum Analytics, is facing serious trouble. The FBI raided their offices recently, and it's all tied to some questionable bank loans. Two major banks, Zions and Western Alliance, claim that a related company, Cantor Group, failed to pay back about $160 million in loans. This has raised concerns about the reliability of corpora...

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Oct 18 2025EDUCATION

A Court's Decision on a School's Name Change

In a recent ruling, a California appeals court supported the state's choice to take off Serranus Clinton Hastings' name from a law school. This decision was challenged by Hastings' family and some graduates, but the court did not agree with their arguments. The court stated that the state has the power to change the name of public schools, even if they were created ...

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Sep 08 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Minnesota's Lucky Lottery Winners: Big Dreams, Smaller Prizes

In the world of lottery, big dreams often meet harsh reality. This was the case in Minnesota, where no one hit the massive Powerball jackpot. Yet, the story isn't all about disappointment. Four lucky individuals in Minnesota found themselves with a nice chunk of change after matching enough numbers. Three of these fortunate winners bought their tickets at different ...

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Jul 23 2025CELEBRITIES

Ken Jeong Takes on a Serious Role in New Crime Thriller

Ken Jeong, known for his comedic roles in movies like "The Hangover" and "Crazy Rich Asians, " is switching gears to tackle a serious part in the upcoming crime thriller "52nd State. " This film is being shot in Bogotá, Colombia, and is directed by Todd S. Yellin, who used to be Netflix's VP of product. Reed Hastings, the co-founder of Netflix, is also involved as an...

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Jul 17 2025BUSINESS

Meta's Big Privacy Mess: Investors and Leaders Settle

A huge legal fight just ended quietly. Meta's big bosses, including Mark Zuckerberg, agreed to settle a case that could have cost them billions. Shareholders were mad about privacy issues that led to big fines. They wanted the leaders to pay up personally. But now, the trial is over, and no one is saying how much was paid. This case was about more than just money. I...

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Apr 18 2025BUSINESS

Netflix's Big Shift: Focusing on Money Over Subscribers

Netflix has decided to stop sharing how many subscribers it has every three months. This change might seem odd, but the company is still doing great. In the first three months of 2025, Netflix made $10. 54 billion, which is 12. 5% more than the same time last year. Each share of the company's stock made $6. 61, up from $5. 28 a year ago. The company's operating margi...

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Feb 05 2025LIFESTYLE

Rock-Throwing at dinner

Picture facing a target and hurling rocks as high as a goal that you need to hit; you’re calming down your nerves and have the good time of your life while getting majorly tempted by a made-to-order, homemade; menu pressed out of a smash burger. The Quarry Taphouse is in Hastings. Minnesota is home to a one-of-a-kind dining experience. This isn’t just about the food...

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Jan 25 2025BUSINESS

Music Industry Moves: New Leaders Take the Stage

Big changes are happening in the music industry! Warner Music Hong Kong has a new boss: Robin Ch’i is now in charge, taking over from Gordon Lee who's retiring after 20 years. Ch’i has been with WMG for a long time and knows the business inside out. He's got big shoes to fill, though, as Lee helped grow the company and supported artists like Janice Vidal and Khalil F...

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