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Minnesota company uses goats to clear out weeds and help farmers avoid chemicals

Minnesota company uses goats to clear out weeds and help farmers avoid chemicals

By Gabby Ahitow, News Editor
October 18, 2019

In 2017, my grandparents, Debbie and Jim Rand, and their neighbors, Peter and Cynthia Ruen, started the Driftless Goat Co. The company started with two goats, Brownie and Coco, with the hope of steering...

The beautiful little island that offers big fun: Bermuda

The beautiful little island that offers big fun: Bermuda

By Gillian Ho, Staff Reporter
September 30, 2019

BERMUDA— Bermuda is a beautiful island with lots of beaches, churches and shops to keep you entertained for an entire vacation. The island has three main regions: Hamilton, St. George and Royal Naval...

Stingray City in Grand Cayman.

Swimming with horses, stingrays and lots of other tourists on Grand Cayman

By Lark Martin, Staff Reporter
September 16, 2019

GRAND CAYMAN, Cayman Islands — This island would be a perfect place to take a picture for your Instagram account, if there weren't so many other tourists attempting to get the same shot. Still, the...

Minnesota State Fair, nations largest, offers food, deserts (500 stands!), animals on show and being born and midway rides

Minnesota State Fair, nation’s largest, offers food, deserts (500 stands!), animals on show and being born and midway rides

By Gabby Ahitow, News Editor
September 13, 2019

ST. PAUL — At the end of August every year, thousands of people walk into the biggest state fair in the country. Since the first Minnesota State Fair started in 1859, the giant event has grown to host...

Spectacular London offers high tea and high fantasy (and real history)

Spectacular London offers high tea and high fantasy (and real history)

By Charlotte Cohn, Staff Reporter
September 3, 2019

London is a spectacular place to visit with your family, offering history, royalty, high tea and fantasy. A tour with City Wonders is a perfect way to learn about the history and landscape of the city....

Norwegian Escape cruise ship: So many activities, great food and friendly staff

Norwegian Escape cruise ship: So many activities, great food and friendly staff

By Gillian Ho, Staff Reporter
August 5, 2019

Norwegian Escape, a Norwegian Cruise Line ship, was staffed by friendly people and offered delicious food and so many activities during a recent seven-day vacation to Bermuda. As soon as passengers...

Greenport historic district (2008).

Greenport, village on Long Island Sound, offers all that’s needed for beach vacation

By Charlotte Cohn, Staff Reporter
July 31, 2019

GREENPORT, New York — Welcome to Greenport, Long Island, a great spot for a summer vacation. This Long Island village features delicious restaurants, family-friendly hotels, fun shops and local destinations...

Foto Feature: Huguenot Memorial Church mission trip to Puerto Rico

Foto Feature: Huguenot Memorial Church mission trip to Puerto Rico

By Soren Bushong, Photo Editor
July 25, 2019

Students and adult chaperones traveled to Puerto Rico on Huguenot Memorial Church's mission trip this month.

Sorrento in Italy offers cliffs towering over sea, antique shops and easy access to Pompeii and hiking

Sorrento in Italy offers cliffs towering over sea, antique shops and easy access to Pompeii and hiking

By Gabby Ahitow, News Editor
July 19, 2019

SORRENTO, Italy — This town is situated in southern Italy along the Amalfi Coast. It is a popular destination for tourists because of its small shops, and it can easily be reached from Naples and Pompeii....

Armenian people still living in containers after 1988 earthquake; childrens center provides hope

Armenian people still living in containers after 1988 earthquake; children’s center provides hope

By Kira Findikyan and Julia Findikyan
July 3, 2019

GYUMRI, Armenia - On December 7, 1988 at 11:41 a.m. disaster struck the second largest city in Armenia. In less than a minute, an earthquake measuring 6.8 on the Richter scale killed 25,000 people, trapped...

The view of Hong Kong from Victoria Peak

Hong Kong and Shanghai provide great museums, attractions and sightseeing

By Gillian Ho, Staff Reporter
January 17, 2019

Hong Kong and Shanghai are two beautiful places to visit, with world class museums, incredible cityscapes, amazing walks and amusement parks for a fun break from touring. The Shanghai Science and Technology...

A peek inside a certain house with 132 rooms, 35 bathrooms and 4 different levels

A peek inside a certain house with 132 rooms, 35 bathrooms and 4 different levels

By Charlotte Howard, Assistant Managing Editor
November 23, 2018

Imagine entering a house with 132 rooms, 35 bathrooms and four different levels. Built in 1792, this house has 6,000 visitors every single day and may be the most famous home in the world. The White...

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