#SkinnyTok is dead. Or at least that’s what TikTok wants you to believe after its recent ban of the hashtag promoting an extreme thin ideal. That might have appeased regulators, but it shouldn’t satisfy parents of teens on the app. … Continued
An ambitious plan to make sure those who served in the Armed Forces have a roof over their head when they return took another step forward Wednesday as housing advocates and veterans support groups broke ground on a veterans housing … Continued
Excellence in independent publishing will be celebrated Saturday at the 35th annual Midwest Book Awards gala at Frey Theater, St. Catherine University, 2004 Randolph Ave., St. Paul. The awards, presented by Midwest Independent Publishers Association, recognize creativity in content and … Continued
A technological revolution is unfolding — one that will transform our world in ways we can barely comprehend. As artificial intelligence rapidly evolves and corporate America’s investment in AI continues to explode, we stand at a crossroads that will determine … Continued
Despite its importance to water quality, the infrastructure that filters and treats stormwater before it runs off into lakes is often invisible. These systems are usually moved into underground pipes or tucked alongside neighborhood ponds. But a new Woodbury park … Continued
An involving story about movies and queer life in San Francisco decades ago, another about an immigrant who conflates gender-bending sex with colonialism, and a lighthearted romcom are today’s very different reading experiences. “Midnight at the Cinema Palace”: by Christopher … Continued