The American Academy of Orthodontists® recommends that children complete their first checkup with an orthodontist by age seven. This age is good for a first consultation because many children at this point have a mix of baby and permanent teeth, which offers the examining orthodontist considerable...
ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20
This is a great week for you, Aries. You are empathetic and tuned into your surroundings. You might feel warm and friendly to everyone.
TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21
Taurus, this is a feel-good week for you. Enjoy spending some private moments during which you reflect on the things...
Halloween is a wildly popular holiday, and that popularity extends to adults as well as kids. Halloween parties dot many a social schedule come late October, and parties mean food. While it's customary to indulge in a few candied treats on Halloween, adults may want something with a little...
The foods people eat can have a profound impact on their day. Foods that contain the array of vitamins, minerals, proteins, carbs, and healthy fats a body needs can provide fuel throughout the day. A diet deficient in such beneficiary ingredients can make people feel sluggish in the short-term and...
Winter has its share of devotees, but warmer times of year like, spring, summer and fall tend to entice people to spend more time outdoors than they might spend once temperatures dip below 40°F. As fall winds down and winter draws closer, people who love to spend time outdoors can look to these...
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Adult minute pirate bug. Photo: Ryan Hodnett, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
If you’ve spent time outdoors this fall, you may be wondering what tiny pest has been leaving bites and making you itch. Chances are, you’ve encountered the...
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Mystery of the month
Why is a distinct area of lawn in this park turning brown? The brown areas appear only in full sun or on the south side of shade trees, while the surrounding grass stays green.
The answer is at the bottom of this...
A 25-year-old St. Michael man faces a first-degree intentional homicide charge in connection with the death of his father. Colton Christopherson was charged following the Sept. 26 death of 56-year-old Allan Christopherson at the family’s Wisconsin cabin.
According to the criminal complaint, a...