In the heart of Wisconsin, the Valley Sports Academy organized its third annual dodgeball tournament, with a twist. Instead of young athletes, adults grabbed the spotlight to raise funds for the Eau Claire Children's Museum. The event, held on a chilly Saturday, showcased the community's spirit as a
Imagine walking through a mall on a Saturday morning, browsing through a kiosk filled with cute stuffed animals. That was what Aurora resident Michael Steinbarth was doing with his son. He had a clear view on why small businesses are so important. "They're like the backbone of our country, " he said
Last year, Sylvia Kaare, the orchestra director at Sartell-St. Stephen High School, was named "Educator of the Year" by Schmitt Music. This honor came with a $1, 000 prize. Recently, the Sartell-St. Stephen School District shared an update on their Facebook page. Before this award, Riverview Interme
Wallace Miners' football season came to an end with a loss to the top-ranked Carey Panthers in the playoffs. The final score was 86-8, but Coach Jared Young saw many positives. The Miners had their best season in years, winning 8 out of 10 games and even securing a North Star League title. "We had
A fascinating study took a close look at how families endured the COVID-19 pandemic. They used an interesting technique called Photovoice, where families captured photos or videos that showed what kept them strong or weighted them down in their communities. Nine families participated, sharing their
Keith Waters, in his early 60s, found hope and a new life after years of addiction, homelessness, and crime. His life took a dramatic turn for the better when he turned to God and sought help from OurCalling, a Christian nonprofit. He was killed in May, leaving behind a family that saw his transform
In the heart of South Carolina, a dad's creative response to his son's dinosaur request has turned into a powerful symbol for breast cancer awareness. Chris Price, a local artist and handyman, started this journey in 2022 when his son Fowler asked for a dinosaur sculpture. The result was Lex, a 20-f
Emirates, a leading airline, has been flying to South Africa for nearly 30 years, supporting local arts, culture, tourism, and education. Recently, they gifted 100 teachers with upcycled backpacks as part of their 'Aircrafted by Emirates' collection. These backpacks, made from recycled materials fro
Caleb McAlpine, a devoted Borderlands fan, found himself in a tough battle—a serious health diagnosis with time running short. He dreamed of playing the next Borderlands game, so he shared his story online. Gearbox Software, the game's creators, stepped in to help, but the Borderlands community didn
Meet Caleb McAlpine, a huge Borderlands fan who recently got some devastating news. Doctors told him he has terminal cancer, with only a year or two left to live. This left Caleb wondering if he'd ever get to play the upcoming Borderlands 4, which isn't set to release until 2025. So, Caleb took to
