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Family Grocery Store Wraps Up 39 Years of Service

March 24, 2026

The Oliver family, who ran Dixon’s long‑standing corner shop for almost four decades, are closing their doors as they step into retirement. Their decision follows a careful search for a buyer of the building and an understanding that their remaining stock will run out by early April. Tim and Patty

politics

TSA Workers Face Pay Cuts While Senate Stands Still

March 12, 2026

The debate over how to end the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown has stuck in Washington, leaving TSA agents among those who will not receive their first full paycheck this week. Airports are already feeling the strain: travelers line up longer at security checkpoints because many agent

entertainment

New Leader Takes Charge of Media, Sports and Entertainment Cases

February 24, 2026

Jill Basinger has moved to Stris & Maher LLP, where she will head the Media, Entertainment and Sports Litigation team out of Los Angeles. She plans to use the firm’s national reach to help clients across the country. Before this, Jill spent more than ten years at Glaser Weil LLP as a partner. She h

politics

Celebrating Families, Addressing Border Issues in a White House Ceremony

February 24, 2026

A quiet ceremony at the White House marked a day set aside to honor families that have lost loved ones to crimes committed by undocumented migrants. The event, called Angel Family Day, was announced by the president who also signed a proclamation designating February 22 as a day of remembrance. The

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Honoring Families of Crime Victims: A New Day at the White House

February 23, 2026

President Donald Trump will sign a proclamation on Monday, naming February 22 as “Angel Family Day. ” The day will pay tribute to families who lost loved ones in violent incidents linked to illegal migration. The choice of date honors Laken Riley, a 22‑year‑old nursing student from Georgia who wa

business

A New Way to Connect Brands and Creators

February 17, 2026

Two experienced professionals, Anthony Damianakis and Pete Fergusson, are starting a new company called IPX. They want to make it easier for brands and content creators to work together. The company is based in Dubai, but it will also have offices in London and Sydney. IPX is like a marketplace whe

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Minneapolis: A City Under Siege and Its People's Response

January 27, 2026

Minneapolis is facing a serious problem. It's not just about politics. It's about people's daily lives being disrupted. A business trip was canceled due to safety concerns. People were advised to stay home. Even simple tasks like getting around the city became uncertain. ICE, or Immigration and Cus

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Ordinary People Taking a Stand: How Minnesotans Are Watching ICE

January 25, 2026

In Minnesota, regular folks are stepping up to keep an eye on Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents. This surge in volunteers happened after a local woman, Renee Good, was shot and killed by an ICE agent. Fabiola, a mom and business owner, is one of those who decided to get involved, even

politics

Minneapolis Tensions Rise as Vice President Visits Amid ICE Operations

January 22, 2026

Minneapolis is bracing for Vice President JD Vance's visit on Thursday, as the city grapples with heightened tensions following a fatal ICE shooting. The city has been on edge since January 7, when an ICE officer shot and killed 37-year-old Renee Good, a mother of three. Vance's visit is seen as a s

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Congress Saves the Day for Science Funding

January 11, 2026

Congress is stepping up to protect science funding. Last year, President Trump wanted to cut science funding by 22%, the biggest cut since World War II. But Congress is not letting that happen. They are working together to reverse these cuts. The Senate Appropriations Committee has released a plan.