The federal government shutdown is causing a serious problem in Colorado. Over 600, 000 people, including many children, rely on SNAP benefits to put food on their tables. But starting November 1, these benefits will be cut off. This is a big deal because food is essential for kids to grow, learn, a
A big step has been taken in the fight against a serious heart condition in kids. A company is testing a new stem cell treatment called laromestrocel. This treatment is being studied to help children with hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS), a rare and severe heart defect. The good news is that t
In a significant development, Egypt and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) have been given the green light to search for the bodies of hostages taken during the October 7 attacks in Gaza. This permission extends beyond the "yellow line, " an area under the control of the Israel Defe
A new health center has just opened in Yorkville, and it's not your typical doctor's office. CMR Health Group is all about treating the whole person, not just the symptoms. They're big on figuring out what's really causing your health issues and then tailoring a plan just for you. This place is pac
Emily Toland's career path wasn't straightforward. She started in politics, working in Madison, Wisconsin, for 15 years. But life has a way of redirecting us. Two big events in her early 30s changed her course. One was a professional shift, the other was personal—losing a close family member. This l
Over a thousand rabbis from all over the U. S. have come together to send a powerful message. They are saying no to the kind of anti-Zionism that some public figures, like Zohran Mamdani, support. This isn't just about politics. It's about protecting Jewish identity. The rabbis' statement, organize
This past Saturday saw some exciting football games. St. Cloud Cathedral beat Redwood Valley 49 to 27. Henry Schloe had a great game, throwing for four touchdowns. Three of those went to Nick Plante, who also threw a touchdown pass of his own. Alexandria had a big win against Sauk Rapids-Rice, scor
In the world of engineering, Mehdi Mehrabi, Ph. D. , P. E. , has just taken on a big new role. He's now the manager of the Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) division at McCarthy Engineering Associates Inc. Mehrabi isn't new to the game. He's been a senior mechanical engineer there for a whi
Springfield is buzzing with new developments and milestones. A popular coffee shop, 7 Brew, recently opened its doors in Republic. They kicked things off with a special event, raising over $12, 000 for Convoy of Hope. Customers got to pay what they wanted for certain menu items during the opening we
In a move to bolster local healthcare services, Franciscan Physician Network has welcomed two new doctors. Dr. Ailia Ali, a rheumatologist, is now seeing patients in Dyer, while Dr. Leena Aljobeh, a family medicine physician, has started accepting new patients in Valparaiso. Both doctors bring a wea
