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Fabrics-free Fashion Exhibition.

Fabrics-free Fashion Exhibition.

The University of Wisconsin-Stout’s Annual Fashion Show The University of Wisconsin-Stout’s annual fashion show, Fashion Without Fabric, returned for another stunning presentation of student works last Saturday, April 15. The sold-out event kicked off at 7pm in the Memorial Student Center Great Hall at UW-Stout. 3D Design Course Students Showcase Their Skills The event allows 3D Design course students to …

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Free mental health screenings through Juntos program.

Laredo Health Department’s Juntos for Better Health Program Hosts Weekly Health Check-up Events The Laredo Health Department’s Juntos for Better Health Program is hosting a series of events this week to provide care and mental health check-ups to Laredo residents. The program is an integrated behavioral health program that seeks to inform residents to take care of their body and …

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Native American history lessons face anti-CRT pushback.

Native American history lessons face anti-CRT pushback.

Kimberly Tilsen-Brave Heart, a member of the Oglala Lakota Nation, decided to enroll her youngest daughter at a private school after South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem signed an executive order restricting how race and equity can be taught in the classroom. Tilsen-Brave Heart worried that her daughter would receive an incomplete education without the critical history and culture of Indigenous …

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George Floyd murder conviction upheld.

George Floyd murder conviction upheld.

Court upholds Chauvin’s conviction and sentence The Minnesota Court of Appeals has affirmed former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin’s second-degree murder conviction and his 22 1/2-year sentence for the killing of George Floyd. Chauvin’s attorney had appealed the conviction for various reasons, including the extensive pretrial publicity and legal and procedural errors. However, the three-judge panel decided otherwise and agreed …

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Summer Europe travel costs soar by 50%.

Summer Europe travel costs soar by 50%.

Summer Travel Prices on the Rise Australia and Europe are up 50% for summer travel getty Expect airfares to and across Europe to increase by anywhere from 15% to 50% this summer due to high demand and a low supply of airline seats. As one example, Ryanair’s Chief Executive, Michael O’Leary, predicts that fares will jump by nearly 15%, citing …

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