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Shifting Furniture, Changing Lives: New Leader at Bridging

May 11, 2026

Bridging, a charity in the Twin Cities that helps people start fresh by giving them furniture and household essentials, has a new person in charge. Joel Spoonheim took over as executive director in May after working in healthcare leadership. His background includes roles at Fulcrum Health and Health

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Nurse Who Turns Pain into Care in Bitterroot Valley

May 10, 2026

A local orthopedic nurse has become a quiet hero for many patients in the Bitterroot Valley. She works at Bitterroot Health and has spent eight years helping people recover from injuries that affect the bones, joints and muscles. Her colleagues describe her as steady and detail‑oriented, but pati

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Birthdays to Celebrate on May 9th

May 10, 2026

May 9th brings a mix of familiar faces from entertainment and history. Candice Bergen, known for her role in "The Conners, " turns 80, while Billy Joel marks his 77th birthday with a career spanning decades. These celebrities join others like Rosario Dawson and Grace Gummer, each bringing their uniq

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Knicks vs Sixers: What to Watch in Game 3

May 8, 2026

The 76ers had a tough start, dropping the first game of this series after a strong comeback in their previous round. They now face a 2‑0 gap against the Knicks, who have been the top team outside of Oklahoma City for three weeks. The Sixers’ offense looked better in Game 2, yet they still fell short

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Embiid’s Comeback: From Injury to Playoff Victory

May 4, 2026

Joel Embiid came back from a surgery that cut his leg in April, ready for Game 4 of the first‑round playoffs. The Philadelphia 76ers were still unsure if they could beat the Boston Celtics, and many thought it was a one‑way match. Yet after a 128‑96 loss that gave Boston a 3‑1 lead, Embiid showed he

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Game 7 Showdown: Who Wins When Teams Brace for a Slow Game?

May 3, 2026

The Philadelphia 76ers and Boston Celtics face off tonight in a must-watch Game 7, after Philly defied expectations with back-to-back double-digit wins to force a deciding match. Boston entered the series as heavy favorites, but their struggles from three-point range and Jayson Tatum’s early exit in

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Flyers, Phillies and a Photo Showdown

May 1, 2026

The weekend brought surprises across Philadelphia sports. In the NHL, the Flyers shocked their rivals by taking a 3‑0 series lead over the Penguins and holding on to win Game 6, ending the series. In the NBA, the Sixers stayed in the playoff race against the Celtics, helped by Joel Embiid’s early re

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Baseball and basketball teams make big moves fast

April 30, 2026

Two Major League Baseball teams have already changed managers this season, both struggling early in the year. Boston sits at the bottom of their division with just ten wins after twenty-seven games. Philadelphia isn’t far behind with only nine wins, which is their worst start since 2002 despite spen

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Small tweaks lead to big NBA player gains

April 28, 2026

Payton Pritchard doesn’t chase trophies or chase stats—he chases sleep, splashes milkshakes for strawberries, and swaps late-night fun for early recovery. That’s the real secret behind his rise from benchwarmer to playoff standout. While most athletes talk about rest, diet, and routine, Pritchard ac

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From Yaoundé to the NBA: Joel Embiid’s Global Journey

April 27, 2026

Joel Embiid grew up in Yaoundé, Cameroon, where he played soccer and volleyball before basketball slipped into his life. A scout named Luc Mbah a Moute saw him at a camp and changed everything, sending Embiid to the United States. He trained at Montverde Academy, The Rock School, and then played one

Shifting Furniture, Changing Lives: New Leader at Bridging

Nurse Who Turns Pain into Care in Bitterroot Valley

Birthdays to Celebrate on May 9th

Knicks vs Sixers: What to Watch in Game 3

Embiid’s Comeback: From Injury to Playoff Victory

Game 7 Showdown: Who Wins When Teams Brace for a Slow Game?

Flyers, Phillies and a Photo Showdown

Baseball and basketball teams make big moves fast

Small tweaks lead to big NBA player gains

From Yaoundé to the NBA: Joel Embiid’s Global Journey

Knicks vs Sixers: What to Watch in Game 3