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Reading and responding to text messages while asleep — called "sleep texting" — is an abnormal sleep behavior, similar to sleepwalking. Its also a growing concern among doctors grappling with a sleep-deprived population: young people who cant be separated from their cellphones.

Andrij and Mark Parekh are raising awareness about the humanitarian crisis in their familys homeland after Marks dramatic voyage out of the country.

University of Texas commit Charlie Crosby swam the fastest high school time in the nation in the 50 free this season at the Minnesota Class A Meet.

Trails of natural parks, citizen science projects counting and identifying birds or just listening to the sounds of animals resounding through the night sky, a love of science can often begin through enchanting memories out in the wild. This year, there are several STS finalists who live on farms, take part in birdwatching and more! Let’s learn about a few of them below.

A successful trial lawyer for 45 years with the powerhouse Minneapolis-based firm who often represented the titans of the Twin Cities business community, Dorsey valued and nurtured relationships.

Minneapolis teen organizes shoe drive to outfit families in need (FOX 9) MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - In the walk of life, sometimes a box opens possibilities. In this case, they open an idea from Parker Gendler, a junior at The Blake School in Minneapolis. Minneapolis teen organizes shoe drive to outfit families in need A Minneapolis teen organized a shoe drive to collect shoes for those in need ahead of the school year. "Today we’re doing a shoe drop-off for our donation box that we set up in earl...

Former US Sen. Al Franken is taking his comedy show on the road The former "Saturday Night Live" writer served Minnesota in the U.S. Senate from 2009 to 2018, when he resigned after eight women made various allegations of sexually inappropriate behavior, several of which involved Franken groping them during photo-ops. Written By: St. Paul Pioneer Press | 3:00 pm, Jun. 22, 2021 × Al Franken resigned as U.S. senator from Minnesota in December 2017. (Forum News Service file ...

Reply May will direct 35 sports teams in 15 different sports, 43 activities and clubs, and over 100 coaches and moderators. (Courtesy of Saint Thomas Academy) MENDOTA HEIGHTS, MN— Saint Thomas Academy announced Tuesday its new Director of Athletics and Activities. Greg May will begin his new position June 14, the school said. May is currently director of hockey operations for the University of Minnesota mens hockey program, the school said. Subscribe At Saint Thomas Academy, May will direct 3...

No. 25 St. Mary’s Prep (MI) debuts in Blue Star Media Elite 25 boys’ rankings; No. 22 Patrick School (NJ) records last-second win over archrival February 22, 2021 BENSALEM, Pa. — For the latter portion of February this was a relatively quiet week. Usually, the boys’ basketball state playoffs are cranking or about to in some states. Last week, state champions were crowned in Virginia while Florida is at the regional stage, Texas tips this week with the bi-district playoffs, Georgia’s 3...

The governor wants older students to have in-person options soon. How do they feel about it all? Author: Danny Spewak Updated: 10:40 PM CST February 17, 2021 As the debate over school openings rages across the state, we’ve heard from a lot of teachers, administrators, and parents. But we haven’t always heard the voices of students. With Gov. Tim Walz announcing on Wednesday that older kids should at least have in-person classroom options by early March, KARE ...