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Festive Corn Boil Brings Community Together

July 26, 2026

The Sugar Grove Corn Boil, a yearly gathering that runs from Thursday to Sunday at Volunteer Park, draws between 30 000 and 35 000 visitors each year. A volunteer group runs the event, offering carnival rides, kids’ games, food stalls and live music. The festival began almost 60 years ago and remain

education

Marmion Academy Opens Doors for Girls Sports

July 11, 2026

A decision made in November 2024 by Abbot Joel Rippinger and the monastic community at Marmion Abbey marked a turning point for the Aurora school, which had been all‑male since its founding in 1933. The institution announced that it would accept female students for the first time and, consequently,

entertainment

London’s New Crime Drama: “Capital” Set to Hit Amazon

July 9, 2026

Amazon MGM Studios is moving forward with a fresh crime series called “Capital. ” The show will be set in modern London and is being written, co‑created, directed and produced by filmmaker Guy Ritchie. He teams up with Rob Williams—known for BBC’s “The Victim” and Netflix’s “The Witness”—to craft th

sports

Speedway Sports Complex Shifts Focus to Pickleball

July 6, 2026

The indoor arena at 315 Speedway Circle, which opened in 2018, will soon give up most of its basketball courts to become a dedicated pickleball center. The plan is to replace six out of the eight existing basketball courts, leaving just two for other sports, and install 16 permanent pickleball court

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

art

Art in Boulder: A Fresh Look at Local Exhibits

July 3, 2026

Boulder’s art scene buzzes with a mix of new and seasoned voices. A hidden gem on 15th Street invites curious visitors to view lithographs by Santa Fe’s Rodney Carswell, but only on appointment. Across town, Ana’s Gallery opens a window onto Caribbean and African art, while Art and Soul offers both

entertainment

New Animated Show Lets Sushi Chef Fight Food Wars

June 11, 2026

A fresh cartoon series is coming to Adult Swim, turning a popular DC graphic novel into animation. The story follows Jiro, a lone sushi chef who must navigate a future Los Angeles ruled by culinary tyrants. Two rival groups clash over food: the Internationalists mix global flavors into daring dishes

business

Why team fashion should prioritize comfort just as much as team spirit

June 11, 2026

Fans love wearing their favorite team’s colors, but many jerseys and hoodies end up forgotten in drawers. One clothing company decided to fix that by making fan gear that actually feels good to wear. Instead of plastering big team logos everywhere, they focused on soft fabrics and designs that last.

politics

Napa County Faces Uncontested Elections for Key Positions

June 4, 2026

The upcoming primary in Napa County on June 2 saw no challengers for three important posts, leaving the current officials set to keep their roles without opposition. Board members Joelle Gallagher and Anne Cottrell, who have served District 1 and District 3 respectively since 2023, received every vo

entertainment

A Small Film With Big Ideas Steps Into the Spotlight

May 29, 2026

A lockdown drama shot in one house might not sound like a blockbuster, yet Wardcliffe quietly slipped into the spotlight when Starboard Entertainment bought it at Cannes. The movie sticks to a single location—a family home on the first scary days of COVID—where a father and son face each other all d