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St. Cloud firefighters have rescued six people from three separate house fires in just three weeks, with their latest daring save pulling two people from a burning home early Friday morning. The remarkable string of successful rescues highlights the skill and bravery of first responders who repeatedly ran into danger to bring people home safely.
A Minnesota economic development group just rebranded to better reflect how it connects 250 businesses across three counties. What started with 55 investors in 2011 now powers collaboration across Central Minnesota.
Two students from St. Maarten earned spots on their island's first robotics team heading to a regional competition. Science Week 2026 brought together 61 students from six schools to celebrate innovation and hands-on learning across the island.
More than 60 teen patients at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital got the full prom experience, complete with glam squads, limo rides, and a red carpet entrance. The "On Cloud 9" themed event gave young people facing serious health challenges a chance to just be normal teenagers for one magical night. #
One of Earth's most stunning natural displays has officially begun for 2025. Noctilucent clouds are lighting up twilight skies across the Northern Hemisphere, giving skywatchers a rare chance to witness clouds that shine from the edge of space.
Cloud services company Cumulus HQ is waiving its $1,000 diagnostic fee to help African startups slash their AWS bills by up to 40%. The offer targets companies bleeding money on forgotten or misconfigured cloud resources.
St. John's basketball is heading to consecutive Big East Tournament championship games for the first time in 26 years after defeating Seton Hall 78-68. The Red Storm now have a chance to make history by becoming the first St. John's team to win the tournament in back-to-back years.
A groundbreaking Earth-monitoring satellite just proved it can see what others can't, capturing stunning images of Mount St. Helens right through thick cloud cover. This technology could transform how we track environmental changes and natural disasters.
MIT researchers created MetaEase, a simple tool that finds hidden bugs in cloud computing algorithms before they cause real-world outages. The innovation could prevent the kind of service crashes that leave millions unable to access their apps.
When Arctic air swept across sunny Florida this weekend, it created a mesmerizing natural phenomenon: parallel ribbons of clouds streaming over the ocean. Scientists captured the breathtaking patterns in satellite footage that shows nature's incredible artistry at work.
Nearly a year after a devastating tornado struck St. Louis, hundreds of volunteers are stepping up for a special Weekend of Service to help rebuild homes and restore hope. The Urban League is organizing three days of recovery efforts, marking a powerful moment of community resilience.
After three years of watching Mount Fuji through a network of cameras, researchers have finally explained how the mountain's famous mystical clouds form. The study reveals that these stunning natural displays follow specific patterns scientists can now predict.
Malaysia is fighting drought with science, using cloud seeding to bring rain to its struggling rice farmers. The innovative weather intervention could protect the country's food supply and help growers plant their crucial staple crop.
Nigerian tech agencies just launched a subsidized cloud service that lets startups pay in local currency instead of dollars. Over 160 early-stage companies now have access to affordable, secure infrastructure that could help them survive and grow.
Nashville Zoo celebrated a conservation milestone this spring with the birth of Azi, the 50th clouded leopard born at the facility since 1991. The zoo's three decades of dedication to this vulnerable species shows how zoos serve as vital safety nets for wildlife.
The Nashville Zoo just welcomed its 50th clouded leopard cub in 35 years, a major milestone for saving one of the world's rarest cats. With only 10,000 of these elusive leopards left in the wild, this tiny cub represents hope for an entire species.
The St. Louis Mosaic Project is helping employers discover work-ready international talent already living in the region. Their second annual International Hiring Challenge makes it easy for companies to hire international students and professionals for paid roles.
Community volunteers are breathing new life into a St. Louis library damaged by a May 16 tornado. Their efforts show how neighbors come together when disaster strikes.
Dylan Darling hadn't scored all game, but with 3.9 seconds left, he asked his coach to run a play for him and made the winning layup. His confidence sent St. John's to their first Sweet 16 in 27 years.
When a dog fell through frozen ice in single-digit temperatures, St. Louis firefighters jumped into action with their Marine Rescue Team. The pup is safe, warm, and expected to make a full recovery.
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