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There are many TikTok trends that have been lacking in common sense, pointless, or even disturbing. For example, the “Kia Challenge” which was popular among teens on TikTok, where users would film themselves attempting to start a car without keys. This challenge led to multiple injuries, and even...
According to the United States Drought Monitor, much of the state of Minnesota is abnormally dry due to severe drought conditions. Currently, Wright County is in a moderate drought according to data from June 27. When in a moderate drought, river and lake levels are often lower than normal, which...
The CDC (Center for Disease Control) has warning public health officials and workers about cases of malaria in the United States. Malaria has not been an issue in the United States for approximately 20 years.  Currently there are around five cases in the United States in Florida and Texas. Malaria...
Recently we have seen poor air quality in Minnesota, some areas in Wright County had health warnings regarding the air quality. The reason for poor air quality is due to the wildfires in Canada. According to ABC News, Minneapolis had the worst air quality it has seen since 1980. Minnesota is...
Father’s Day is on Sunday, June 18, and I want to wish all the dads out there a happy Father’s Day. The first Father’s Day celebrated in the United States was on June 19, 1910. However, it was not an official holiday until 1972. Father’s Day is celebrated around the world, but some other countries...
I just wanted to wish my dad, John, a very happy birthday, which is on Friday, June 9. This year, I thought it would be cool to share some other events or famous birthdays that occurred on June 9. On June 9, 1934, the cartoon character Donald Duck made his first film debut in “The Wise Little Hen...
The 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs have entered the final (championship) round. The final two teams left are the Vegas Golden Knights and the Florida Panthers. I’m still not happy the Minnesota Wild will not be making an appearance, but at least we have all had some time to get over it. I’m not sure...
Memorial Day (Monday, May 29) is a federal holiday to honor and mourn those who died while serving in the United States military. It is a very important holiday in our country; it is so important to recognize and remember fallen soldiers. One thing to keep in mind, is do not let politics keep you...
Over the weekend, I went to Emagine Movie Theater in Monticello to see “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.” This was also my first time seeing a movie at Emagine in Monticello and I thought the theater was very nice. I am a huge Marvel fan, and I love many of the movies in the Marvel Cinematic...
Star Wars Day is celebrated by fans every year on May 4. You may hear people saying, “May the 4th be with you,” a play on words of the famous line from the movie franchise “May the force be with you.” To celebrate Star Wars Day, I have begun watching the newest season (season 3) of the Star Wars...

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