Big changes are coming to Apollo Campus in St. Cloud. Voters in School District 742 gave the green light to two major construction projects. The first one is a storm shelter and a secure entrance. The second is a new multi-purpose athletic facility. Both projects are set to kick off in 2026. The storm shelter project is a big deal. It will have seven phases and will...
The Trump family's financial portfolio has taken a serious hit, losing about $1 billion in recent months. This drop is largely due to the declining value of cryptocurrencies, which the family has heavily invested in. According to Bloomberg News, their net worth has gone from $7. 7 billion to $6. 7 billion since September. One of the biggest losses came from Trump Me...
A federal judge recently made a significant ruling. She dismissed criminal charges filed against James Comey and Letitia James. The reason? The judge found that the person who initiated these charges, Lindsey Halligan, was not properly appointed to her position. Halligan was supposed to serve as the interim U. S. attorney. However, the judge determined that her appo...
Michigan is in for a wild ride this Thanksgiving, with a massive storm on the way. The National Weather Service has issued Winter Storm Watches for parts of the state, especially the Upper Peninsula. This storm could dump over a foot of snow in some areas, making travel a real headache. The heaviest snow is expected to hit the western Upper Peninsula, including coun...
The world of film and video is changing fast, thanks to AI. Some creators love it, while others hate it. The debate isn't just about technology; it's about art, jobs, and ethics. AI can make things easier and faster. It can help creators do more with less. But it also raises big questions. Is it fair to use AI without asking artists for permission? Will AI take jobs...
A 22-year-old woman, Morgan Geyser, was recently caught in Posen, Illinois, after leaving her group home in Wisconsin. She had cut off her monitoring bracelet and was found at a truck stop with a 42-year-old man. The man was charged with trespassing and released, while Geyser awaits transfer to Cook County Jail for an extradition hearing. Geyser's story goes back to...
Universal took a big risk by splitting "Wicked" into two movies. This was a bold move, especially since musicals can be hit or miss with audiences. The studio spent a lot of money on making and promoting these films. But it seems the gamble paid off. The first "Wicked" movie did really well. It made over $758 million worldwide. That's a lot of money! Plus, it got 10...
Ski enthusiasts in Utah are getting ready for the 2025-26 season, and the Utah Transit Authority (UTA) is gearing up to provide transportation to some of the state's top ski resorts. The ski bus service will start on Thanksgiving, November 27, for Solitude, Brighton, Alta, and Snowbird, while service to Snowbasin and Powder Mountain will begin on November 28 and Dece...
Thanksgiving this year is shaping up to be a frosty one. The week leading up to the holiday will start off with some fog, but by Wednesday, a cold front will sweep in, bringing the chillest temperatures of the season so far. Rain is on the menu for Monday night, sticking around until early Wednesday. Once Wednesday rolls around, temperatures will take a nosedive, hi...
Mattel, the company behind beloved brands like Barbie and Hot Wheels, is diving into a new adventure. They're planning to build a unique water park in Orlando, Florida. This won't be your typical water park, though. It's going to have a retractable roof, so the fun can go on rain or shine. The park is being designed by Martin Aquatic, a company based in Orlando. The...