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Newport Council gets look at proposed development

The Newport City Council got a look at a new townhome proposal at its regular council meeting Thursday April 18, following a public hearing before the Newport Plan Commission April 9. No decisions …

Council approves ‘Summer Valley’ neighborhood development plans

A new single-family residential subdivision was approved by the Cottage Grove City Council at the April 17 regular meeting. Just south of the Woodbury border with Cottage Grove, the planned 24.5-acre …

Renderings of a marijuana grow operation planned for land owned by the Prairie Island Indian Community at the southeast intersection of Hwy. 316 and 200th Street.

Prairie Island plans cannabis grow operation on land it owns in Ravenna Township

Prairie Island Indian Community is putting a cannabis growing operation on 13 acres of land it owns at Hwy. 316 and 200th Street in Ravenna Township. A Treasure Island Casino sign now sits on the …

Hastings asks for $20.6 million to build first treatment plant to eradicate PFAS in water

The City of Hastings took its fight against PFAS forever chemicals in its drinking water wells to the Capitol last week. Hastings Mayor Mary Fasbender and Public Works Director/Engineer Ryan Stempski …

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; …

Cats first finagled their way into human hearts and homes thousands of years ago – here's how

A few years ago, I had the opportunity to go on safari in southern Africa. One of the greatest thrills was going out at night looking for …

Lander Levers is taking on the #1 singles duties for the Panthers this year as he competed in adverse conditions on Thursday in Ellsworth.

Ellsworth tennis sees biggest program numbers in years

The Ellsworth Panthers boys’ tennis team played its second and third meets this week, losing 6-1 to Osceola Chieftains on Monday and 7-0 to Lakeland Union on Thursday. It has been a work …

Panthers win 3 straight games, sit atop MBC

The Ellsworth Panthers won three straight this week, defeating the Zumbrota-Mazeppa Cougars 13-2 and winning the doubleheader against the Baldwin-Woodville Blackhawks 5-2 and 2-1 on Thursday. It …

Pike Office Supply moves to make room for curds

  Pike Office Supply moved into what many Owenites remember as the old Time Federal Savings building and after that bank moved out - Town and Country Finance, LLC. The …

Zarins sentenced in Taylor County death

Matthew Zarins was sentenced in Taylor County court on April 18, 2024 on charges of Homicide by Negligent Handling of a Dangerous Weapon/Explosive and Maintaining a Drug Trafficking Place. The …
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How bird flu virus fragments get into milk sold in stores, and what the spread of H5N1 in cows means for the dairy industry and milk drinkers

The discovery of fragments of avian flu virus in about 20% of milk samples from stores in initial testing across the U.S. suggests that the H5N1 virus may be more widespread in U.S. dairy cattle than previously realized. …

From voice acting to Shakespeare: 10 outstanding summer programs for actors to sharpen performance skills

Backstage picks its 10 favorite summer theatrical programs where budding actors can hone their skills.

How the pretzel went from soft to hard – and other little-known facts about one of the world’s favorite snacks

The pretzel, one of the fastest-growing snack foods in the world, recently crossed a billion dollars a year in sales. It has its own emoji, comes in flavors like pumpkin spice, mocha and banana, and is now available as an aromatherapy scent. …

Demand for sustainability, AI, and equity and inclusion courses are on the rise globally among prospective business students

BestColleges reports on how inclusion and sustainability are increasingly important to prospective business students.

6 ways to find more money for college when federal student loans aren't enough

Experian offers options to help cover college expenses, from a budget review to cost-cutting, to a part-time job and grants and scholarships, if federal student loans just aren't enough.

Gen Z is averaging higher credit scores than millennials: Is it financial competence or just good timing?

Rocket Loans analyzed its own data to see which generational group is faring better financially than the others.