From COVID-19 impacts to changes in thinking, the '20s predictions are here It's 2021. For the next hundred years, people will refer to these years as "the '20s". I, Beck Westrem, have predictions...
Another roaring ’20s?
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Biden’s plan would rebuild nation, Minnesota
What America can build with trillions of dollars Possibly the largest bill of the generation is being discussed, one of trillion-dollar proportions. The Biden administration on March 31 proposed the...
Remembering Berkley Duckson
Mourning the loss of class of 2020 graduate, student, friend Berkley Allen Duckson ('20), aged 18, passed away on February 20, 2021 due to injuries sustained in a snowmobiling accident in Brainerd,...
Insurrection
Addressing the storming of the Capitol A failure in execution and preparation allowed the "Stop the Steal" protesters to breach the Capitol building on Jan. 6. It's not clear whether the Capitol...
Anti-vax? More like anti-fax
Our biggest hope is to get vaccinated As the COVID-19 vaccine has begun its distribution process, speculations about the vaccine have risen from millions of Americans. There are many reasons why...
Masks and winter sports
Balancing science and common sense On January 4, high school teams were allowed to begin practice for a heavily restricted winter sports season, with competitions having started on January 14....
Best ice cream for summer
Five top summer ice cream destinations in the Twin Cities On a hot summer day, you just have a craving for a scoop of...
Why you should read the Talon
Your newspaper (print or digital) has more value for you than you might think For many Minnehaha students, the Talon...
Talon picks what to watch during Christmas, for the people
All of the Talon members gave me their favorite Christmas movie. I had to rank them so you know who is telling the...
Talon guide to Christmas music, for the people
With Christmas being right around the corner, everyone is listening to Christmas music and I'm here to tell you my top...
“What shall you wear to the party?”
"What shall you wear to the party?" Luke Von Arx's opinion on what you should wear for Halloween. I know...
Consoles and video games
Which video game console is right for you? The PS4 (PlayStation 4), Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch are currently the...
App review
New apps to love I will be reviewing some apps I believe can be useful and also some apps that you can count on when...
Russians target U.S. elections
Investigation continues; impact measured, Trump involvement questioned Is Russia tampering with American public...
Trump quotes should alarm everyone
Derogatory statements on race reflect bigotry; Christians can't ignore them Donald Trump has accused Mexican...