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Trump‑Backed Crypto Firm Sells Only Cash‑Making Unit

July 8, 2026

A payments business once seen as the heart of a Trump family crypto dream is now preparing to sell its sole revenue‑generating division. The move follows a massive token deal that left many investors flat while the family pocketed hundreds of millions. The company, now called AI Financial after a

business

New Leaders Shape Minnesota’s Legal, Business and Health Sectors

July 6, 2026

Kenya Bodden will head the Minnesota State Bar Association starting July 1. He brings experience from Amazon’s legal risk team and led the Ramsey County Bar last year. The board also names Nicole Kettwick as President‑Elect, Sarah Soucie Eyberg as Treasurer, Brandon Vaughn and Madeline Gustafson sha

lifestyle

Local Farm Goes Public: A Fresh Start for a Family Business

July 6, 2026

A Connecticut farm that has been run by the same family for generations is finally putting its fields on the market. The owners, who have cultivated crops and raised livestock for decades, decided to sell after a long period of keeping the property private. This move marks a significant change for t

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The messy split behind a famous podcast

July 6, 2026

Two friends turned rivals once made millions together from a raunchy advice show. But behind the scenes, their friendship cracked under pressure—and now, years later, both women are still dealing with the fallout. One walked away with a fortune, the other has had to rebuild from scratch. Their story

education

Buffalo’s Big Moves: New Training, Housing Puzzles, and a Local Leader Steps Down

July 6, 2026

A first-of-its-kind program in upstate New York is gearing up to train future midwives, with classes scheduled to start in early 2027. The seven-semester doctorate program, opening applications next August, aims to fill gaps in healthcare access by producing skilled professionals. Meanwhile, the reg

business

Changes in Louisiana's Business and Healthcare Scene

July 6, 2026

South Louisiana is seeing fresh faces and new roles in key organizations. Pelican Credit Union has elevated Missy Matherne to senior vice president over finance, risk, and payments. Her background includes stints as CFO at Louisiana Federal Credit Union and finance VP at Jefferson Financial Credit U

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New Faces in St. Louis Business and Nonprofit Leadership

July 6, 2026

A fresh wave of leadership changes is reshaping key organizations in the St. Louis area. Kyle Chapman now leads Barry-Wehmiller, taking over as chairman after his father’s fifty-year run at the helm. The company, which has been a local business staple since the late 1800s, has already seen Kyle in a

business

New Hands on the Greens: A Fresh Chapter for Blackberry Ridge

July 5, 2026

Blackberry Ridge Golf Club in Sartell has a new pair of owners. Joshua Carpenter and Rick Burski, both from Central Minnesota business circles, have bought the course. The club will keep operating normally during this change. The land that hosts the club was once home to brothers Donnie and Veryl F

lifestyle

Summer Vintage Vibes on the Beach

July 5, 2026

A pair of friends turned their love for old‑school clothes into a pop‑up shop on Virginia Beach’s oceanfront. The store, called Septemberchixz Vintage Collective, sits at 223 17th Street and opened just in time for the sunny season. The founders, Katie Darlington and Summer Shoults, share a bi

education

A local shop owner keeps giving back to science classes for 14 years straight

July 5, 2026

For over a decade, a small business in Romeoville has quietly supported science and math classes nearby. Each year, the owner of a Mobil gas station on 135th Street donates $500 to local schools through an ExxonMobil program. That adds up to $7, 000 total since 2012—all going to STEM programs in Val