John Carlson, a well-known figure in Rochester Public Schools, is switching gears. He's leaving his role as Chief Administrative Officer to join Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union. This change will happen at the end of the month. Carlson's journey in the Rochester Public Schools started 14 years ag
Minnesota experienced some of the coldest temperatures of the fall season over the weekend. The chill was so intense that it even brought some scattered flurries. But don't worry, things are looking up! A warmer trend is expected to kick in later this week. Let's talk numbers. Saturday and Sunday m
Bad weather played spoilsport at Walt Disney World recently. The planned afternoon showing of Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade was called off. This happened just 40 minutes after the scheduled start time. No word yet on if it will happen later. This parade is usually a nighttime event. But
China is working on a new way to handle rare earth exports. This could make things faster, but it won't undo all the restrictions that have been causing trouble. Industry insiders say that while there might be some easing, it's not the big change that the U. S. was hoping for. The Ministry of Comme
The 2026 Grammy nominations are out, and as usual, there are plenty of surprises and snubs. Kendrick Lamar leads the pack with nine nods, thanks to his 2024 album “GNX. ” But it’s not just about Lamar this year. The Grammys have made some big changes, and not everyone is happy about it. For the fir
A big change is happening in the world of streaming. YouTube TV and Disney are having a disagreement. This means some popular channels are missing from YouTube TV. Channels like ABC, ESPN, Disney Channel, and more are not available right now. This started on October 31st. The two companies can't agr
Gunshot wounds are serious. They can change lives forever. But what helps people recover? Many things affect healing. These are called social determinants of health. They include where you live, your job, and your support system. Research shows these factors matter a lot. But for gunshot survivors,
Kendrick Lamar is leading the pack with nine nominations, showing that Grammy voters are big fans of his work. Lady Gaga isn't far behind with seven nods, tying with producers Jack Antonoff and Cirkut. It's a big year for new artists too, with Leon Thomas surprising everyone with six nominations, ty
The Trump administration is pushing for a return to the financial excesses of the 1920s, much like the story of "The Great Gatsby. " A recent Halloween party at Mar-a-Lago, themed after the novel, featured extravagant decorations and scantily clad women, symbolizing the current administration's embr
People's lives outside the hospital might change how they heal after stomach cancer surgery. This is a big deal because doctors don't fully understand how things like where you live, your job, or your money situation affect recovery. First, let's talk about why this matters. When someone has part o
