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Boom in Births: A Year to Remember at Gundersen

December 28, 2024

Imagine a busy hospital in Wisconsin, where every day seems like a baby shower! In 2024, Gundersen Health System saw a record-breaking 1, 840 births. Among them was little Sophie, who arrived just after Christmas, making the Van Auken family even busier during the holidays. "It’s been hectic but to

health

Sipping Coffee and Tea: A Cancer-Fighting Habit?

December 25, 2024

Ever heard that a cup of coffee might be good for your health? Well, new research is suggesting that this could be true, especially when it comes to certain types of cancer. Scientists have looked at a bunch of studies and found that drinking coffee and tea might actually lower your risk of getting

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Minnesota Faces Norovirus Surge This Winter

December 25, 2024

This December, Minnesota is grappling with an unexpected spike in norovirus cases. You might not know much about norovirus, but it's a tough bug that can give you a bad stomachache and diarrhea. A senior epidemiologist, Dr. Amy Saupe, says that norovirus can change over time. Even if you've been imm

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Amazing Toothbrushes That Are Dental Game-Changers

December 24, 2024

TikTok isn't just for dancing; it's also where you can find some amazing products! Take Mouthwatchers, for example. This small business, founded by a dentist named Ronald Plotka, creates special toothbrushes that are like superheroes for your teeth. They fight germs and give you a deeper clean than

entertainment

Monster Squad Returns: 'Creature Commandos' Season 2 Confirmed

December 24, 2024

Get ready for more monster mayhem! The animated series "Creature Commandos, " penned by DC Studios co-chief James Gunn, has been picked up for a second season on the streaming platform Max. This show, featuring a diverse cast of incarcerated non-human monsters who become a secret black ops team, is

crime

Former DC Police Chief Convicted for Aiding Proud Boys

December 23, 2024

Shane Lamond, who used to lead Washington's Metropolitan Police intelligence unit, has been found guilty of leaking information to a Proud Boys leader. This happened just before the infamous January 6 attack on the U. S. Capitol. The leader, Enrique Tarrio, is currently serving 22 years for his role

politics

Billionaires Target Government Diversity Programs

December 23, 2024

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, two wealthy businessmen appointed to cut government waste, are expected to suggest erasing all spending on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs across federal agencies. This could impact offices like the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, Diversity & In

politics

Wisconsin's New Committee: A Look Through the GOAT's Eyes

December 23, 2024

Imagine this: a state committee dedicated to sniffing out government inefficiencies, not unlike the federal Department of Government Efficiency. Wisconsin has just unveiled its newest committee, the Government Operations, Accountability, and Transparency Committee, or GOAT for short. Republican Ass

politics

Could Texas Follow DC's DOGE Plan?

December 23, 2024

You've heard of Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy's new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) in DC. But what about Texas? State reps like David Lowe and Brian Harrison are talking about creating their own DOGE. They think the Texas Film Commission is a great place to start cutting waste. But can t

health

Our Diet's Journey: From Cavemen to Tech-Savvy Eaters

December 23, 2024

Human nutrition has always been a mix of biology and culture. Let's start from the beginning, when our ancient relatives, the Homo genus, were busy foraging, scavenging, hunting, and gathering. This was a time when food was found in nature, not supermarkets. As time passed, we saw a big shift with t