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After decades of economic stagnation while other Montana cities boomed, Great Falls is finally seeing its turnaround moment. A massive aerospace manufacturer and other major developments are bringing jobs, growth, and renewed hope to the Electric City.
When 50 seniors faced losing their daily meals, a Montana community rallied to create a volunteer-run program that launches July 1st. Now residents of Eagles Manor can breathe easy knowing hot meals will keep coming.
When 2-year-old Novalee stopped breathing after a seizure, her 87-year-old great-great-grandmother didn't hesitate. Wilma Whitmore's decades as an emergency room nurse kicked in just when her family needed her most.
Volunteers across Southwest Michigan will gather at Lake Michigan beaches this month to mark 35 years of removing plastic pollution from Great Lakes shorelines. The Alliance for the Great Lakes is making it easy for anyone to join the effort or even lead their own cleanup event.
Illinois just passed groundbreaking legislation to protect its waterways from tiny plastic pellets that poison wildlife and contaminate drinking water. The new law makes the state the first in the Great Lakes region to hold plastic manufacturers accountable for spills of these toxic microplastics.
A new balance assistant robot is helping elderly people in Singapore exercise without fear of falling, giving them back the confidence to stay active and independent. The breakthrough device has already completed successful community trials at senior centers.
A mental health program in five Sioux Falls schools has helped more than 125 students since late 2025, with participating students showing a 14% boost in attendance. Licensed therapists now work on-site, making it easier for kids to get help without missing class.
More than $50,000 in scholarships awaits Fall River students this year, continuing a three-decade tradition of investing in local education. Since 1995, the Foundation has awarded nearly $1 million to help students pursue their dreams.
The Great Lakes have enough wind potential to generate three times what surrounding states currently use. Despite strong winds and state control over lakebeds, zero turbines exist there today.
Scientists are asking everyday people to help measure ice thickness on the Great Lakes, turning winter enthusiasts into citizen scientists who are improving climate research. Middle schoolers, ice fishers, and boat captains are already joining in.
The Idaho Falls Mayors' Scholarship Fund celebrated 48 local students with $58,000 in college funding. The annual awards help graduating seniors pursue higher education dreams.
When baby opossums fell from their mother's pouch during a rescue, a Sioux Falls tattoo parlor stepped up. Thanks to their quick thinking and a dedicated wildlife rescuer, the tiny marsupials are now thriving.
A breakthrough study of 1.1 million nursing home residents reveals that adequate staffing levels can slash dangerous falls by nearly 40%. The research shows that meeting recommended nurse hours creates a safety net that protects our most vulnerable seniors.
After losing classmates to suicide, two Niagara Falls teens are connecting environmental health data to mental wellness and demanding better air quality monitoring. Their advocacy is bringing attention to how cleaner air could help their community heal.
A Great Dane from New England just earned the Guinness World Record for tallest living female dog. Her big personality matches her record-breaking height.
Great Falls High is bringing together champions from 16 state titles spanning more than a century. Former players and coaches will gather to celebrate the school's football legacy before the 2026 season opener.
River otters have returned to the Great Lakes basin after nearly vanishing in the 1980s, thanks to cleanup efforts and wildlife reintroductions. Their comeback shows what's possible when communities invest in healing damaged waterways.
A gentle giant from North Stonington just became the world's tallest living female dog. Minnie the Great Dane stands over three feet tall and loves nothing more than naps and horse shows.
Sioux Falls firefighters can now dive into water emergencies within 10 minutes, thanks to a new program putting 12 trained rescue divers on call around the clock. The city-funded initiative responds to growing development around local lakes and waterways.
National Geographic filmed Sir Ranulph Fiennes and actor Joseph Fiennes sleeping inside the only surviving Wonder of the Ancient World. The cousins explored Egypt's Eastern Desert and spent an unforgettable night inside the 4,500-year-old Great Pyramid.
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