In the 1960s and 1970s, three Dutch towns faced polio outbreaks. This was not just a health issue. It was a story of faith, tradition, and community. People in these towns chose not to get vaccinated. This choice was not random. It was a way to show who they were and where they belonged. The Dutch
In Minneapolis, local leaders are making it clear: they've got the backs of their Somali neighbors. Mayor Jacob Frey says he hasn't heard about any upcoming immigration raids targeting the Somali community, but either way, his city will stand with them. He's made it clear that local police won't be
Mars, the dry and dusty planet we know today, might have once been a much wetter place. Recent findings from NASA's Perseverance rover suggest that tropical storms could have soaked the Red Planet for millions of years. The rover found light-colored rocks scattered around its path. These rocks, made
Surgical training is a big deal. It needs lots of time and effort. But there is a problem. Reviewing surgical videos by hand takes too long. This slows down learning. It also makes it hard to teach many people at once. A new idea is here to help. It uses smart tech. This tech looks at lots of video
Gen Z, the generation born between 1997 and 2012, is taking a stand against what they call "brain rot. " This term refers to the mental fog and lack of motivation that comes from endless scrolling on social media platforms like TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram. The average Gen Z spends over six hours
A new bus route is about to start in south Minneapolis. The E-Line will take over from the old Route 6. It will run from Southdale to the University of Minnesota. Metro Transit hopes 3, 000 people will use it every day. Business owners in the area have mixed feelings. Victoria Ford owns a bookstore
James Bouchard, a successful businessman and proud alumnus of Hinsdale Central High School, has pledged a substantial amount to support education and sports in his hometown. Over the next six years, he will contribute nearly $1. 5 million to the Hinsdale Central Foundation and his alma mater. This g
Minnesota is in the spotlight again, but this time it's not about the cold weather or the Vikings. The Treasury Department is digging into some serious allegations. They want to know if Minnesota's tax dollars ended up in the hands of al Shabaab, a terrorist group based in Somalia. This isn't just a
Multiple sclerosis is a tricky condition. It can slow down how quickly the brain works. To measure this, scientists made a new test. It's called the Auditory Test of Processing Speed, or ATOPS for short. This test is special. It doesn't rely on sight. It also doesn't test other brain functions. It j
Plants have a clever way to fight off viruses. They use a system called SAR, which stands for systemic acquired resistance. SAR acts like a plant's immune system, helping it remember past infections and protect itself better in the future. Salicylic acid (SA) and its friends, like MeSA and AzA, are
