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Step Back in Time with 2025 Stillwater Historic House Tour

Step Back in Time with 2025 Stillwater Historic House Tour The Washington County Historical Society and Cates Fine Homes are excited to announce the 2025 Stillwater Historic House Tour featuring …

New raw water main to carry water from Sunnyhill Park to south of 80th

A new high zone raw water main is going in this summer at Cottage Grove. Set to begin in May, construction on the raw water main will take place mostly on green space, running through fall 2025. …

HHS hosts 2nd annual Native Graduate Honoring Ceremony

For the second year, Hastings High School celebrated the graduation of its Native students with an honoring ceremony held in the high school commons on Tuesday, May 6. “This ceremony is the …

Council moves to turn over Hastings Hydroelectric plant to Army Corps of Engineers

Transferring ownership of a hydrokinetic power station is not like selling a house. In fact, it’s not like selling anything because a transfer of a similar power station hasn’t happened …

Jose Miranda crosses the plate after hitting a 434-foot homerun in the Saints opening day game against the Guardians AAA team, the Columbus Clippers.

Saints hit 3 homeruns, win 8-1 on opening day

The Saint Paul Saints won their home opener on Saturday evening defeating the Columbus Clippers at CHS Field in St. Paul’s Lowertown by a score of 8-1. We can all breathe a sigh of relief; …

Power of 100 Women Prescott held its first impact meeting May 1 and chose St. Croix Valley Sexual Assault Response Team as the recipient of $14,000.

Power of 100 Women Prescott awards 1st winner

The Power of 100 Women Prescott group held its first impact meeting May 1 and voted St. Croix Valley Sexual Assault Response Team (S.A.R.T.) as its first recipient. S.A.R.T. will receive a $14,000 …

St. Croix Valley Habitat for Humanity opens Panther Woods homeownership applications

ELLSWORTH – Preliminary applications for Panther Woods, a twin-home project in Ellsworth, are now open. St. Croix Valley Habitat for Humanity’s homeowner program is an opportunity for …

Smoke coming from the attic at residential fire on Mico Dr.

Residential fire in rural Gilman

On Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 1:46 p.m. the Gilman Rural Fire Department was dispatched to a house with smoke coming from the attic at the address of N4826 Mico Dr. in the Township of Cleveland, with …

Introducing the O-W Ambassador candidate Brooke Geiger

My name is Brooke Geiger and I am honored to be running for the position of Owen-Withee Ambassador. I am 15 years old and a freshman at Owen-Withee High School. I’m on high honor roll with a …
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To survive Gen AI in the workplace, become a learning athlete

Cognizant reveals that most jobs will feel the impact of Gen AI and everyone from administrative assistants to CEOs will be affected.

How people with disabilities navigate voting hurdles

Votebeat relates how people with disabilities must choose between a few imperfect options in states that haven't adopted electronic absentee voting.

New research links gun violence exposure to higher rates of depression and suicidal ideation

The Trace reports on a nationally representative study deepens what we know about the intersection of mental health, gun violence, and support services.

Study: Teaching science and reading together yields double benefits for learning

The 74 reports on a new study that finds elementary students who learn science and reading together retain literacy skills, build background knowledge, and gain a better understanding of complex texts.

Expert tips for small business success in the AI era

(BPT) - Did you know small businesses comprise 99.9% of all businesses nationwide? Today's small businesses are entering a new era, with smart, accessible technology helping to level the playing …

Protect your summer plans from unexpected car trouble

(BPT) - Summer is right around the corner, and whether you're planning a family getaway, a staycation, or just managing the hustle of summer camps and soccer practice, life doesn't slow down when …