AI companions programmed to forge emotional bonds are no longer confined to movie scripts. They are here, operating in a regulatory Wild West. One app, Botify AI, recently drew scrutiny for featuring avatars of young actors sharing “hot photos” in … Continued
Two small studies published recently in Nature offer early, but important validation that stem cell treatments for Parkinson’s disease are viable. They also are a step toward a future where stem cells can be used not just to treat, but … Continued
Park High School basketball players will team up with South Washington County first responders in a May 17 charity basketball game to raise funds for a local food shelf and families in need. Members of the Cottage Grove high school’s … Continued
Gov. Tim Walz signed a bill Thursday expanding support for service dogs in training, marking the first bill-signing ceremony of the legislative session. Minnesota law already prohibits housing discrimination against individuals with active service dogs. Now, the law will prevent the same … Continued
CROSSLAKE, Minn. – It is a Minnesota tradition like no other that the final days of the legislative session and the opening of fishing season coincide by a matter of days each May. That means in the midst of negotiations … Continued
By KATIE WORKMAN Cooking for your mom on Mother’s Day is probably the Best Gift Ever for a lot of moms. Sure, we’re delighted to get flowers, or a lovely box of chocolate, or a new power drill, but what … Continued