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Mayo Clinic receives $20 million for AI in cancer research, diagnosis
The Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, has announced a $20 million gift from NVIDIA senior vice president of software engineering Dwight Diercks and his wife, Dian, to bolster the application of AI for early detection and intervention in cancer cases. The gift will endow the Dwight and Dian Diercks President...
Austin Public Schools honored for digital media projects
AUSTIN, Minn. – The National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA) has given multiple Digital Media Excellence Awards to Austin Public Schools. NSPRA says the awards “recognize outstanding education publications and marketing/informational materials, video/TV/radio programs, social media, and websites.”. Austin Public Schools received the following awards:. - Podcast Honorable...
Prairie Island opens cannabis dispensary, the state’s first near TC
Tiketa Champion was on vacation with her family visiting The Lagoon, a water park at Treasure Island Resort & Casino. On the drive over from Rochester, she noticed signs advertising Island Peži, a new cannabis dispensary. So she dropped off her husband and two boys at the water park...
United Way of Steele County, OTB want to address lack of gathering places for youth
Hangout spots have played an integral role in the social lives of American youth for decades. Arcades, shopping malls, drive-ins — if all these examples sound somewhat old-fashioned, perhaps it’s because these once-ubiquitous gathering places are a dying breed. As it works toward a solution for the lack of safe places for youth to gather, United Way of Steele County’s (UWSC) teen mental health action team has found a way...
VIDEO: Anthony Edwards Breaks The Internet By Entering Team USA Training Camp Sipping Interesting Choice Of Milkshake
After putting forward their basketball prowess with their respective teams, NBA stars are now joining forces to bring success to Team USA. The excitement is visible as these elite players gather for training camp, each making a grand entrance. However, it was Minnesota Timberwolves’ star Anthony Edwards who particularly caught everyone’s attention with his humorous entry.
Vikings CB Khyree Jackson dies in automobile accident
Vikings cornerback Khyree Jackson has died. He was 24. James Crepea, who covers Oregon for the Oregonian, has posted this on X: “Former Oregon CB Khyree Jackson, who was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings, died in an auto accident, his agent and former high school coach confirm.”. Oregon coach...
Minnesota Coffee Roaster Speaks Out on Coffee Toxin Concerns
You may have heard concerns about your cup of coffee containing toxins from -- yuck -- moldy coffee beans. And yes, your "morning joe" likely DOES contain a very small amount of what are called "mycotoxins"-- fungal toxins that are made by molds that can grow in coffee beans and other foods. The concern comes over the potential health risks which include not only liver, kidney and immune system damage, but even carcinogenic effects.
13 Minnesota Cities to See Spectacular Fireworks on Friday, July 5th
Did you miss out on the Fourth of July fireworks? Don’t worry, because the celebration isn’t over yet!. Due to heavy rain in some areas on Independence Day, several cities in Minnesota have rescheduled their fireworks displays to Friday, July 5th. This means you get a second chance to watch the sky light up and keep the freedom celebrations going!
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