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High School Hoop Stars Ready to Dunk Their Way to Glory

November 28, 2025

Basketball fans know the thrill of a powerful dunk. It's a moment that can electrify a crowd and leave everyone talking. At a recent sports media event, high school basketball players from Section III were asked who on their teams might be the next to make a spectacular dunk. Jacob McDonald from Al

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A Mall's Fight to Kick Out a VR Gaming Venue

November 21, 2025

Destiny USA, a huge mall in Syracuse, New York, is in a legal battle with a virtual reality gaming company. The mall wants to evict Zero Latency, a VR gaming venue, because its lease ended a while ago. The mall says Zero Latency should have left by the end of summer, but the company is still there. ...

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Unexpected Wins and Records in Massachusetts High School Sports

November 5, 2025

Massachusetts high school sports saw some thrilling upsets and record-breaking performances this week. The excitement kicked off with a shocking volleyball match where the 16th-seeded Newton South girls' volleyball team defeated the top-seeded Chelmsford team. This victory was a major upset, as Chel

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Watertown Mall Gets a New Lease on Life

October 22, 2025

The Watertown Mall is staying put for now. National Development, a Newton-based company, recently bought the mall for $100. 25 million. This comes after Alexandria Real Estate Equities, a California-based firm, purchased the 24. 5-acre property in 2021 for $130 million. Alexandria had big plans to t

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From Paperboy to Newsroom: A Journey Through Time

September 13, 2025

In the early 1960s, a young person started their first job in the newspaper world. This was not just any job; it was delivering the Minneapolis Tribune in Watertown, South Dakota. The role involved taking the newspaper to various local businesses and apartments. The Tribune was a significant newspap

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Big Lots' Big Shift: What's Next for Local Stores?

December 30, 2024

Big Lots, a well-known retail chain, is shaking things up after filing for bankruptcy last September. They're selling their stores and distribution centers to save jobs and keep their brand alive. The buyers? Gordon Brothers Retail Partners, who'll pass on Big Lots' assets to companies like Variety

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Thanksgiving Weekend Weather: Bitter Cold and Heavy Snow Hit the Great Lakes

November 30, 2024

Get ready for a rough weekend! The US is about to face some serious cold, with temperatures dropping by 15-25 degrees in the eastern part of the country. The Great Lakes region is bracing for a major lake-effect snow event. This means heavy snow, dangerous travel conditions, and potential road closu

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Sports Finals: The Ultimate Showdown

November 15, 2024

This weekend, the sports world is gearing up for an exciting set of championships. Field hockey and volleyball finals are ready to take center stage. Among the nine championship games, only one of them features a team that isn't a top-two seed. In volleyball, every final is a clash between the first

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Friday Night Thrills: October 11 High School Sports Roundup

October 12, 2024

Let's dive into the action from October 11th! In football, Sartell crushed St. Cloud Tech 34-14 in their Annual Tackle Cancer Game. Austin Lahr rushed for two touchdowns, while Jameson Kremer added a 46-yard touchdown run. Jonah Ambrosier blocked a kick and ran it back for another score! Noah Theis

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Thursday's Sports Roundup: Goals and Wins

October 7, 2024

Yesterday was a big day for high school sports in the area. Let's start with boys soccer, where Cathedral crushed Melrose 5-1. Jacob Oliver was on fire, scoring three goals for the Crusaders. Mason Layne and Matt Primus also found the net. The undefeated team will take on Minnewaska tomorrow at Whit