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Friday, April 10, 2026 · Owatonna
Local Entrepreneur Sarah Jenkins Doubles Sales with Video Marketing
Jacksonville entrepreneur Sarah Jenkins, owner of 'Glow & Go' beauty brand, doubled her sales in two weeks by implementing a new video marketing strategy.
Part-Time Daycare Near Me: Flexible Fall Options for Working Parents
Orlando parents are finding more flexible part-time daycare options emerging for the upcoming fall season, catering to diverse schedules and needs.
Friday, April 10, 2026
What’s a Flipped Classroom? How it Improves Today’s Learning Environments in Jacksonville
Jacksonville educators are exploring the 'flipped classroom' model, shifting lectures to home study and dedicating class time to interactive learning and personalized guidance.
Friday, April 10, 2026
Local Businesses Reminded: Optimize Your Online Videos for Jacksonville Viewers
Jacksonville businesses are reminded to optimize their online videos to better reach local customers and enhance community engagement.
Friday, April 10, 2026
College Football Top 25 Rankings Released
The latest college football top 25 rankings are out, with Georgia holding the top spot. Several key matchups are on the horizon as teams jockey for position.
Friday, April 10, 2026
Jeremiah Wilkinson Transfers to Arkansas Razorbacks
Guard Jeremiah Wilkinson has committed to Arkansas, transferring from the University of Georgia. He selected the Razorbacks over offers from Kentucky, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, and LSU.
Friday, April 10, 2026
Ivan Kharchenkov Returns to Arizona for Sophomore Season
Guard Ivan Kharchenkov announced his return to the University of Arizona for the 2026-2027 season. He joins Motiejus Krivas as returning starters from the Wildcats' 2026 Final Four team.
Friday, April 10, 2026
Tyran Stokes, No. 1 Recruit, Commits to Kansas
Tyran Stokes, the top-ranked player in the 2026 class, has committed to the University of Kansas. The five-star recruit's decision positions him to join the Jayhawks upon graduating high school. Sources confirm Stokes chose Kansas over multiple competing offers.
Friday, April 10, 2026
U of M Expands Food Pantries to Fight Student Hunger in Twin Cities
The University of Minnesota is tackling rampant campus food insecurity with expanded food pantries serving thousands of students amid record demand. A key partnership with Second Harvest Heartland boosts fresh produce and hours at three Twin Cities locations. This initiative arrives as one-third of U students face hunger, backed by a $1.5 million budget boost.
Friday, April 10, 2026
College Football Top 25: Strengths and Potential Challenges
An objective look at the strengths and weaknesses of the top 25 college football teams. This analysis highlights potential trouble spots and areas of dominance. No projections, just facts.
Friday, April 10, 2026
College Football Coaching Salaries See Movement at the Top
Recent contract negotiations have altered the landscape of college football's highest-paid coaches. Curt Cignetti, Lane Kiffin, and Kirby Smart now occupy the top three positions. The deals reflect the value placed on successful leadership in the sport.
Friday, April 10, 2026
College Football Recruiting: Evaluations of Five-Star Prospects
Analyses are available for the 21 five-star players in the current recruiting class. Individual scouting reports focus on projecting their skills to the college level. Key attributes and positional fit are examined for each prospect.
Friday, April 10, 2026
U of M Proposes 6.5% Tuition Hikes Amid $5.1B Budget Crunch
The University of Minnesota is grappling with federal funding cuts and enrollment drops, pushing officials to seek steep tuition increases and 7% program slashes. Twin Cities and Rochester undergraduates face 6.5% hikes under a $5.1 billion fiscal 2026 proposal. The Board of Regents meets next week to decide the fate of Minnesota students' wallets and academic programs.
Friday, April 10, 2026
College Basketball Transfer Impact: Bidunga to Louisville and Beyond
Several top men's college basketball transfers are poised to make an immediate impact on their new teams. Flory Bidunga's arrival at Louisville is expected to bolster their frontcourt, while other notable transfers will contribute across various programs.
Friday, April 10, 2026
Duluth Schools Roll Out AI Tools to High Schoolers This Spring
Duluth Public Schools is plunging into the AI era, deploying generative AI resources to high school students starting this spring. With Google Gemini as the centerpiece, the district aims to equip teens with ethical AI skills for a tech-driven workforce. Staff training paves the way for broader student integration amid rapid curriculum shifts.
Friday, April 10, 2026
Top 25 College Football Teams: Strengths and Weaknesses Overview
A look at the expected strengths and potential weaknesses of the top 25 college football teams as they navigate the season. Analysis focuses on key statistical areas and positional matchups. No predictions, just facts.
Friday, April 10, 2026
Walz Seeks $7B Overhaul for Minnesota Schools Amid Surplus
Gov. Tim Walz's administration has proposed a $6.9 billion infusion into Minnesota's K-12 education system, dubbed the Due North Education Plan, to ensure equitable funding regardless of zip code. Leveraging the state's budget surplus, the plan targets inflation-tied per-pupil boosts and slashes special education shortfalls. Critics eye the price tag as districts still scramble from prior funding gaps.
Friday, April 10, 2026
St. Louis Park Voters Face $136M School Bond for Tech, Boilers on Aug. 11
St. Louis Park residents will vote Aug. 11 on a massive $136 million bond to upgrade aging school boilers, boost technology and complete long-delayed projects. District leaders warn rejection could force staff cuts, while a yes vote adds just $19 monthly for the median homeowner. The stakes are high for Minnesota's education future in this west metro suburb.
Friday, April 10, 2026
Minnesota School Safety Bills Stalled in St. Paul House Committee
Bipartisan hopes for bolstering school safety in Minnesota crumbled this week as both Republican and DFL proposals failed in the House Education Finance Committee on party-line votes. With recent threats underscoring the urgency, lawmakers clashed over funding, discipline and mental health measures. As districts await action, students and teachers remain in limbo.
Friday, April 10, 2026
College Basketball Transfer Portal Surge: Impact on Minnesota Teams
The college basketball transfer portal sees increased activity as more players explore options. A recent ranking identifies 60 of the top talents currently available. This development underscores the evolving landscape of collegiate athletics.
Friday, April 10, 2026
Minnesota's largest school bus fleet struggles: Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan shifts start times
Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan school district is reshaping schedules at five schools to address a crippling bus driver shortage that has plagued the metro area's largest district-operated fleet. The changes, approved Monday, will disrupt routines for families across the region as the district grapples with canceled and delayed routes since September.
Friday, April 10, 2026
Minnesota Students' Tobacco Use Mirrors National Uptick, Report Shows
A recent report in the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) indicates a rise in the use of emerging tobacco products like e-cigarettes and hookahs among middle and high school students. The study highlights a trend in tobacco use within this demographic.
Friday, April 10, 2026