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
Dallas is in the middle of some tough chats. The city is trying to figure out how to handle money, trust, and big choices. One of the biggest debates is about working with ICE, the federal immigration agency. Some folks think teaming up with ICE could help solve crimes and show that Dallas is seriou
In Mongolia, a new kind of truck is making its debut at the Oyu Tolgoi copper mine. These aren't your average vehicles; they're electric haul trucks that use a unique battery-swapping system. This trial is a big deal because it's the first time these trucks are being used in surface mining operation
Hearing loss can be a tough challenge, especially for older adults. Kitty Grutzmacher, a retired nurse from Elgin, faced this issue for over a decade. Her hearing aids weren't cutting it anymore. She struggled to hear anything, even in quiet settings. This made her pull back from social activities.
Memory troubles? You're not alone. Scientists have found some promising ways to tackle memory loss in older brains. Researchers at Virginia Tech used gene-editing tools to study aging brains in rats. Their goal? To understand and reverse memory decline, a big issue in conditions like Alzheimer’s dis
Ever wondered why some people in their 80s have memories as sharp as those in their 50s? It turns out, not everyone's brain ages the same way. A group of folks, dubbed "SuperAgers, " are defying the odds, and scientists are eager to find out why. These SuperAgers, aged 80 and above, perform excepti
The Baltimore Ravens are in hot water after a slip-up in Lamar Jackson's injury report. On Friday, Jackson practiced with the scout team, not the first-team offense, due to his hamstring injury. Yet, the Ravens listed him as "full" participant. Oops! This isn't just a small mistake. The NFL takes i
The New York Giants' recent game against the Denver Broncos was a rollercoaster. They led big but lost in the end. The Giants' quarterback, Jaxson Dart, had a rough game. He threw for three touchdowns but also had a costly interception. The Giants' defense also struggled, letting the Broncos score 3
The place you call home could be more than just a location; it might also influence your brain health. Recent studies suggest that where you live can impact your risk of developing dementia. This is a big deal because dementia is a serious condition that affects millions of people worldwide. Living
The South End neighborhood in Boston is facing a serious problem. Drug use, dealing, and crime are on the rise. This is making life difficult for residents. Many are thinking about moving out because they don't feel safe anymore. Last Thursday, dozens of South End residents gathered at Cathedral Hi
