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Places to celebrate Women's History Month

In honor of Women's History Month, Bounce explored a range of locations people can visit to celebrate and learn about influential women from U.S. history.

7 common types of anti-transgender legislation that have passed or failed in the last 10 years

Stacker investigated seven common types of anti-transgender legislation that have passed or failed in the last 10 years using data from the ACLU.

How the rate of uninsured drivers has changed over time in every state

States where the most Jan. 6 rioters were arrested

The Nigerian Prince and 8 other common cybercrime characters

Residents speak: No city project at Roof Depot Site

For the Indigenous people and allies living in south Minneapolis, the Roof Depot conflict is an issue of life or death. And they can back it up with data.Their decade-long fight to stop a city-run …

Becketwood to boost electric vehicle access

These days, Nancie Hamlett has an easy, hassle-free way to recharge her Chevy Bolt. She can drive into Becketwood’s basement garage and plug her all-electric Bolt into a standard 110 …

Park News

PARK NEWSSibley and Phelps Parks’ new Recreation Supervisor is John Dahl. John takes over for Jotika Weitz-Handy, who is now at the Nokomis Community Center. Dahl is a south Minneapolis native …

Plan aims for zero-waste future

The Hennepin County Board of Commissioners wants to cut waste. And according to a recent county report there is roughly 2.8 trillion pounds of waste produced in the county every year. That is over …

Can Minnehaha Creek be restored?

Leaves rustle in a dry creek bed, tiny fish drift ever so slightly in stagnant pools of murky water. Drips slip past and quietly fall over the limestone cliff. While the mighty gush of Minnehaha …

People in these 20 industries donated the most money to Donald Trump

As some deep-pocketed GOP donors turn away from former President Trump and his latest race, Stacker takes a look at who contributed heavily to his last campaign, using data from Open Secrets.

Simple Steps for the Best Spring Break Ever

by the We Can Do This COVID-19Public Education Campaign (NAPSI)—Spring break is around the corner, and students everywhere are pulling out the essentials to prepare—whether that’s …

Will coastal regions still be safe locations for snowbirds in 2050?

Because Market cited data from FEMA and the Climate Impact Lab to look at climate risks across the country and what shifting warmer temperatures could mean for retirees as they seek snowbird destinations.

Simple Steps for the Best Spring Break Ever

by the We Can Do This COVID-19Public Education Campaign (NAPSI)—Spring break is around the corner, and students everywhere are pulling out the essentials to prepare—whether that’s …

Simple Steps for the Best Spring Break Ever

by the We Can Do This COVID-19Public Education Campaign (NAPSI)—Spring break is around the corner, and students everywhere are pulling out the essentials to prepare—whether that’s …

Simple Steps for the Best Spring Break Ever

by the We Can Do This COVID-19Public Education Campaign (NAPSI)—Spring break is around the corner, and students everywhere are pulling out the essentials to prepare—whether that’s …

Fourth Generation Of Family-Owned Company, East Penn Manufacturing, Succeeds Because It Heeds Grandfather’s Words

(NAPSI)—Family-owned businesses are the bedrock of the American economy, but keeping them going is no small feat. An Inspirational Organization One firm that’s defying the odds is …

25 idioms that were common in the '60s

Stacker compiled a thorough list of 25 words and phrases that were specifically popular, or popularized, during the 1960s.

4 Ways to Support and Uplift Women Around You

(Family Features) For many women, life is busy and moves at such a fast pace, it might seem to pass them by. Here are a few ways to uplift and celebrate the women around you.

Best colleges in big cities

Stacker ranked the best colleges in big cities using 2023 data from Niche. Colleges in cities with populations of more than 300,000 were considered, drawing data from the Census Bureau.

Take a book, leave a book

“Our vision is a Little Free Library in every community and a book for every reader,” said LFL Director of Communications Margret Aldrich, who lives in the Fulton neighborhood. “We …

Best time to prune most plants is late winter

As fall turns to winter, you may be looking at the bare, brown branches in your yard and wondering when to cut them back. Overall, the answer is not yet! But there’s lots to think about before …

Standish tile artist creates unique pieces for homes

Standish tile artist Haruko Ruggiero always had a sense that she would develop her own “something” related to interior design and patterns. She began by fashioning together mosaics. …

Bringing houseplants inside for the winter

This summer, you may have brought your houseplants outside to enjoy the warmth and humidity – I certainly did! As the nights get colder and days get shorter, it’s time to bring …

LESS MOWING, MORE GROWING

Longfellow resident Lena Hristova has been working to transform a lawn into a garden since she moved to the neighborhood nearly three years ago. She has one of the 240 raised garden beds Chard Your …

States with the most active-duty military members

Stacker compiled a list of the states with the most active-duty military members using 2021 data from the Department of Defense.

Something New For Texas Science Classrooms

(NAPSI)—Education experts agree, the best way to engage students in science is to meet them where they are with digital resources. Digital resources for science education make learning fun and …

10 states that make the most tax revenue from commercial betting

What states make the most revenue from gambling? OLBG compiled data to show the states that collected the most tax revenue in 2021.

Entertaining on Easter: 5 tips to make holiday hosting simple

(Family Features) Easter signals springtime and provides an opportunity to gather with loved ones to celebrate. From the guest list and menu to the decor and activities for the kiddos, consider these steps to get ready for Easter hosting duties.

5 easy ways to refresh your bathroom for spring

(BPT) - There’s nothing like the warmer temperatures, blooming flowers and longer, brighter days to inspire you to take a fresh look at your home, and the ideal place to get started is in one …

Fabulous fungi: 4 benefits of using mushrooms for skincare

(BPT) - Mushrooms are trending. From pop culture to food and drink to home décor and tattoos, you can find mushrooms everywhere you look. According to Artful Living, the mushroom renaissance …

How to Host a College Hoops Watch Party

(Family Features) It's tournament time, and that's the perfect reason to gather with your fellow fans and watch both the top-seeded teams and Cinderella stories shoot their way to the top.

The US surpasses 100 mass shootings in 2023—here's every event mapped

Stacker cited data from the Gun Violence Archive to visualize the scope of mass shootings thus far in 2023. Data is as of March 7, 2023.

Here are the places where air pollution levels could soon be considered dangerous by the EPA

Stacker cited data from the Environmental Protection Agency to look at what the agency's consideration of new particulate pollution standards means for people across the U.S.

Many In Primary Care Want Patients To Share Mental Health Concerns

(NAPSI)—Nurse practitioner Michele Long has been Beth’s primary care provider for years. So, when Beth started experiencing symptoms of depression, she scheduled an appointment with …

States with the highest rate of gun-related fatalities

Stacker evaluated public health data from the CDC to determine how rates of gun-related fatalities differ across U.S. states.

States looking to end daylight saving time changes

Using information from news and government sources, Stacker has investigated the states seeking to make daylight saving time permanent all year round.

The impact of changing liability on the social media experience

Stacker investigated how Supreme Court decisions and changes to Section 230 might impact social media companies, their users, and people's ability to disseminate sensitive information by speaking with expert Aaron Mackey of the Electronic Frontier Foundation and consulting government sources.

States where you are most likely to hit an animal

Watch out, West Virginia—Stacker ranked each state by drivers' likelihood of hitting an animal on the road, using data from State Farm.

10 brands you might not know were founded by celebrities

From The Rock's tequila to Cameron Diaz's vegan wellness wine, Shopdog highlighted 10 brands you may have forgotten were founded by celebrities.

Vincent van Gogh: The life story you may not know

Masterworks chronicled the unknown life of enigmatic Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh, one of the most influential artists of all time.

Host a St. Patrick's Day Party with Style

(Family Features) It's just not a party without a scrumptious spread of eats and drinks, and an occasion like St. Patrick's Day makes it fun to plan your menu.

5 ways to protect yourself from romance scams

(BPT) - Online dating and social media have made it easier than ever before to find your special someone. However, scammers are always ready to take advantage of well-meaning singles looking for …

Cities with the fastest 'time-to-crime' rates for firearms

Stacker compiled gun crime data from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives on 40 cities across the U.S. and ranked them by five-year median time-to-crime, or the amount of time after a gun is purchased to when it is recovered by police at a crime scene.