Staying on top of my teen’s TikTok usage
Dear Annie: I’m the mother of a 14-year-old daughter, and lately TikTok has me genuinely frightened. At first, I thought it was mostly dancing, makeup tutorials and funny videos. But over time, I started hearing about dangerous “challenges,” extreme dieting advice, risky stunts and ...
Tickets for DCCC ‘Sounds of Christmas’ now on sale
KINGSFORD — The Dickinson County Community Chorus will officially kick off the holidays with its annual “Sounds of Christmas” program at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 30, and Tuesday, Dec. 1, at the Kingsford High School auditorium. Marking its 60th season, musical numbers will center around this year’s theme, “The Holly and the Ivy” and the meaning of the Christmas wreath. The 98-member chorus, directed by Principal Conductor Crystal Hogan, will perform 14 seasonal numbers ranging from pop to classical to religious, with many old favorites. The chorus will be joined for ...
Today’s Birthdays
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Florence ‘Trunk or Treat’ planned for Halloween
FLORENCE, Wis. — Families are invited to celebrate Halloween at Florence’s community “Trunk or Treat” event from 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday in the Great North Bank parking lot. Local businesses, organizations and families will welcome children in costume, offering treats and sweets to ghosts, goblins and other characters. Organizers are still accepting participants who would like to decorate a vehicle and hand out treats during the event. Those interested in participating can contact the Florence Parish at 715-528-4851 or by email at florpar@borderlandnet.net. An alternate phone ...