Winter in Minnesota can feel endless, with long, chilly nights driving many indoors. It's no surprise that around 38. 5% of Minnesotans start feeling lonely during these months. But there's a way to beat the winter blues: Social-ICE, Rochester's premier winter event. This year, Social-ICE is happen
The Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum has been a cornerstone for students and locals in the area. It's a place where many have learned, volunteered, and found their academic direction. The recent decision by West Texas A&M University to end its partnership with the museum is a big deal. It makes pe
Fake news spreads like wildfire on social media. It's not just one person sharing a false story. It's a group of people, a community, working together. These communities are not static. They change over time. People join, leave, and new groups form. This makes it hard to track how fake news spreads.
North Aurora has just given the green light to a Mexican eatery, Mariscos El Catrin Del Mar, to host live entertainment. This isn't just about tacos and margaritas anymore; the village board has approved a special license for the restaurant to bring in live music, DJs, and other performers. This de
The village of Bloomingdale is transforming the old Stratford Square Mall into a vibrant mixed-use district called The Grove. This $78 million project aims to bring back the community spirit that the mall once had. The Grove will feature restaurants, entertainment options, and housing, all centered
In the vast landscape of faith, people often struggle with where to place their trust. A story from Maine shows how a couple's dedication transformed a struggling church into a vibrant community. Their commitment to God and love for others made a real difference. This story highlights that faith is
Black nurses in Canada have been making waves, and a recent event showed just how much they've done for healthcare. It all started with a big push from the United Nations. They wanted to highlight the important role Black communities play in keeping the world's economy strong. This led to a special
On January 7, a tragic event took place in Minneapolis. A 37-year-old woman lost her life after being shot by an ICE agent. This is not just a story of a life cut short. It's a story of a woman who cared about others. She was the kind of person who would let others go ahead of her in line. She was a
Spartanburg has seen a troubling start to the year 2026, with three lives lost in just seven days. The victims, Tyson Hall, Gregario Julian Lizama Tenorio, and Thomas Raheem, were all killed in separate incidents, according to police reports. The first tragedy struck on New Year's Day when Tenorio,
In a recent development, six individuals of Kurdish origin are standing trial in the UK. They are accused of being part of the Kurdistan Workers' Party, known as the PKK. This group is outlawed in several countries, including Turkey, the UK, and the US. The trial began in London, with the accused r
