California recently prohibited its private colleges from using an applicant’s legacy status — that is, whether other family members attended the school — in admissions decisions. Maryland passed a similar law earlier this year, and other states ban the practice … Continued
After trying for half of her life, Sabrina Carpenter is finally having a moment. For the past seven weeks, she’s claimed three songs in the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100, the longest streak ever for a woman and … Continued
More reinforcements appear to be on the way for the Vikings. After opening the practice window for star tight end T.J. Hockenson before the bye week, the Vikings have done the same for right guard Dalton Risner coming out of … Continued
The Twins are bringing back a coach who is very familiar with their hitters. As they overhaul their coaching staff — the Twins announced earlier this month that four coaches, including hitting coaches David Popkins, Rudy Hernandez and Derek Shomon, … Continued
A 13-year-old boy was killed Saturday night when he was run over by a trolley wagon pulled by a tractor at a haunted hayride event in central Minnesota. The Stearns County Sheriff’s Office said that Alexander Mick, 13, of Rice, … Continued
Under the direction of Richard Hahn, the Forest Lake Area High School marching band traveled the world and performed at the Tournament of Roses, the Cotton Bowl and Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade. The marching band presented 15 half-time shows for … Continued