A big snowstorm is heading towards southeast Minnesota, and it's going to stick around for a while. Starting Friday night and lasting until Sunday morning, this storm is expected to dump a lot of snow. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Rochester and nearby areas. This means travel could be tough, so be careful if you need to go out. ...
In a recent turn of events, the Southington Board of Education has a fresh face at the helm. Zaya Oshana, a Democrat, is now the chairman, following his party's narrow victory in the municipal elections. This shift in power has brought about changes in the board's leadership. The school board's first meeting after the elections saw a unanimous vote for Oshana as cha...
A recent ruling by a Texas appeals court has kept a Christian Science reading room in Austin exempt from property taxes. The court decided that even though the ownership setup is a bit tangled, the place still gets the break because it's used for religious stuff. The judge, Darlene Byrne, explained that if a religious group has the right to use the property for thei...
In Washington, D. C. , a shocking event unfolded. Three people were hurt, including two National Guardsmen. The person responsible was quickly caught. This person was reportedly an Afghan national who came to the U. S. in 2021. The president spoke about this event. He called it a "crime against our nation. " He said it was an act of evil and hatred. He promised that...
A heated debate has sparked between U. S. Vice President JD Vance and Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell. The two are at odds over a proposed peace deal for Ukraine, which has been a hot topic in political circles lately. Vance recently took to social media to defend the Trump administration's efforts. He accused McConnell of leaving a "mess" in Ukraine, imply...
The United States is actively working to end the war in Ukraine. President Donald Trump has sent envoy Steve Witkoff to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Meanwhile, Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is engaging with Ukrainian officials. Trump hinted at a future meeting with both Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, but only after significant progres...
A recent legal decision in Georgia has put an end to a high-profile case involving former President Donald Trump. The case, which accused Trump and 18 others of trying to overturn the 2020 election results, has been dismissed. The dismissal came after the new prosecutor in charge, Pete Skandalakis, decided that pursuing the case would take too long and wouldn't serve...
American volunteers aiding Ukraine's defense against Russia are furious about a recent peace proposal linked to Donald Trump. They see it as a surrender to Russia and a betrayal of Ukraine's fight for independence. Many Americans have been in Ukraine since the war began, helping with military training and other support. They are mostly Republicans, which makes Trump...
Bruna Ferreira's story is not unique, but it's her connection to the White House that has brought her case into the spotlight. The 33-year-old Brazilian mother was taken into custody by federal officers while driving to pick up her son from school. Now, she's being held in an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility far from her home in Massachusetts. Ferr...
Starting next year, foreign visitors to some of the most famous U. S. national parks will have to pay more. The National Park Service has announced that international tourists will be charged an extra $100 to enter popular parks like Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, and Yosemite. This change is part of a new policy that also excludes foreign visitors from fee-free days, wh...