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Minnesota to legalize sports betting
Looking to follow other states, MN legislators propose two bills aimed at legalizing sports betting.
Student athletes face transfer rule
A transfer means not only adjusting to new teams and coaches but also unexpected barriers regarding varsity eligibility.
All a-boat sailor Jack Colosi
Mounds View student Jack Colosi competes in sailing competitions across the U.S.
Sea of choices: Mediterranean food near MV
Mediterranean cuisine has long been known for its delicious, healthy, diverse and plentiful food. I decided to see if these restaurants in the greater Twin Cities live up to this reputation.
‘Dune: Part Two’ — Continuing the journey across Arrakis
“Dune: Part Two” is another unconventional blockbuster that ultimately succeeds on a technical level, but its slow-paced storytelling will be divisive for many.
The downfall of ELA education
In this spread, we explore the reasons for declining reading and writing — whether that be a distaste towards reading or a clash between teachers and school board members — as well as what disparities and solutions exist.
London to Atlanta: 21’s ‘American Dream’
Released on Jan. 12, 21 Savage's new album “American Dream,” his first in five years, narrates 21’s tragic early life.
Marit Swenson Shining Light Foundation raises awareness for childhood cancers
The Marit Swenson Shining Light Foundation was created in 2020 in order to help fund medical research into the causes and cures of DIPG. The foundation’s goal last year was to raise $22,000 for Marit’s 22nd birthday. They reached and surpassed that goal by raising about $50,000.
Meet Mitch Kalka, owner of Mitch’s Vintage in Shoreview
“I'm a Scorpio, I like throwing darts, going to the mall and eating sandwiches […] I believe in aliens, I just do. And I love having a store because my customers are all so great,” he said.
From Mounds View to the MN Supreme Court: Chief Justice Hudson’s distinguished career
Appointed by Governor Tim Walz last October, Hudson is the third woman and first Black person sworn in as chief justice in the court’s history. Additionally, she is a Mounds View High School alumna — class of 1975.
The dark side of looksmaxxing
The looksmaxxing trend on TikTok is essentially a reiteration of former glow-up trends. The only difference is that looksmaxxing caters to a predominantly male audience and has some not-so-subtle incel undertones.
What is Mounds View doing to recruit more teachers of color?
Mounds View participates in state-wide programs that aim to increase staff diversity in Minnesota, but progress remains to be seen.
