Look What She Did: Paula Anderson

Look What She Did: Paula Anderson

Many kids save up their money to buy a new toy or a treat. But three-year-old Paula Anderson of Washburn recently gave all the money she had raised to help those battling cancer.   Paula and her mom, Haley, did an Usborne Books fundraiser—they earned money from each...
Revolutionizing Heart Surgery

Revolutionizing Heart Surgery

by Jon Berg  | Submitted Photos For patients who need an aortic valve replacement, the traditional route of treatment is open heart surgery—an intensive operation that requires months of recovery. But not all patients are good candidates for enduring the stresses of...

Technology: Good or Bad?

By Geremy Olson When I was in grade school I had a friend whose family didn’t have a TV because “there was too much garbage on there.” Fast forward 35 years and you will hear the same statement about the internet, social media, news, etc. I had the same question then...
uCode Girl: Inspiring Girls to Give Tech a Try

uCode Girl: Inspiring Girls to Give Tech a Try

by Marci Narum  | Submitted Photos Anyone who’s had experience with kids knows—they don’t miss anything. And let’s face it, who needs to call tech support if you know a teenager (or even a fourth grader) who will have your technology problem solved before you can say...
Nurturing Online: Social Media Support for Moms

Nurturing Online: Social Media Support for Moms

by Amber (Schatz) Danks  | Submitted Photos New moms can question absolutely everything they’re doing. Why is the baby crying? Is the baby sick? Is the baby developing properly? Is the baby getting enough to eat? How can so much come out of someone so little? The...