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
Robin Smith, a former Tennessee state representative, has been ordered to serve eight months in prison. This comes after she admitted guilt in a case involving a business that used public funds. Smith's actions were part of a larger scheme that also led to the conviction of a former House speaker an
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
The finance world is getting a makeover, and it's not just about the suits and ties anymore. For the past eight years, a spotlight has been shining on the young guns making waves in finance. These aren't your typical old-school bankers. They're the deal closers, the fundraisers, and the disruptors w
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
America's debt is skyrocketing, and some folks are thinking outside the box to fix it. One idea? Swap some of the country's gold for Bitcoin. This isn't just a random thought—it's a plan backed by some serious people. The idea comes from Sen. Cynthia Lummis. She thinks converting part of the U. S.
The ongoing federal shutdown is starting to show its teeth, and the aviation industry is feeling the bite. Air traffic controllers, who are still on the job despite not getting paid, are beginning to call in sick more often. This is causing delays and cancellations, and things might get worse before
Argentina is at a critical point. On Sunday, people will vote in an election that could shape the country's future. President Javier Milei's ambitious economic plan is on the line. His vision focuses on free markets and cutting government spending. But not everyone is happy with his approach. Milei
Anita Mann, a renowned choreographer, dancer, and producer, has had an impressive career. She started young, dancing with Elvis Presley at just 18. But her journey didn't stop there. She spent six years working with comedy icon Lucille Ball on the popular sitcom "Here's Lucy. " This experience was m
