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TikTok famous feta pasta fresh out of the oven just before the noodles are added. The next step is to mix together the baked and broiled feta, tomatoes and garlic.

TikTok feta pasta goes viral

Katie Kangas, Layout Editor March 17, 2021

The delicious TikTok feta pasta trend took over social media and stores this winter with a recipe that is quick and easy to make.  The pasta takes only a half hour to make, but is easily a part of the...

Choir teacher Katelyn Larson adapts to her surroundings and teaches choir on Zoom.

Concert choir attends MMEA conference, take home awards

Jacob Carlson, Podcast Reporter March 17, 2021

The concert choir is a highly regarded choir in the nation, they have won multiple awards and have recently been nominated to the MMEA competition for their singing. The Minnesota Music Educators Association...

Each shampoo and conditioner is so popular, it is mostly gone.

Function of Beauty now in Target

Macy Gonnion, Online Editor March 17, 2021

As a fun new way to make hair healthy, Target carries a brand called Function of Beauty, a customizable shampoo and conditioner that is made to fit anyone's hair needs. With the shampoo and conditioner...

The cast of Kodachrome on stage with the set. The One Act was filmed so there was no live performances this year.

Theatre department wins second place in One Act sectionals

Briah Azure, Graphics Editor March 15, 2021

In December, the high school theatre department put on Kodachrome, a play by Adam Szymkowicz about a photographer named Suzanne, who takes the audience into the lives of people living in a small town called...

The photo is audience member(s) back from the movie theater during COVID.

Film enthusiasts miss movie theaters during COVID

Krister Kahl, Video Editor March 10, 2021

When the pandemic hit like wildfire in early 2020, many stores, clubs and restaurants had to close their doors for a little while and maybe even shut them down forever. It was a scary time as many people...

Dr. Colleen Bertsch is announced as the interim Concert Orchestra director for third quarter. In an email sent to students in Concert Orchestra, she gave an introductory message.

Dr. Colleen Bertsch to take over as interim Concert Orchestra director

Alex Steil, Online Editor-in-Chief January 18, 2021

Principal Rob Bach sent an email to members of the Concert Orchestra on Jan. 13, announcing that Dr. Colleen Bertsch will be the interim music director during third quarter. Bertsch is an adjunct lecturer...

A Tesla car parked in Woodbury on November 6. With Elon Musk dropping the prices on cars, these cars might be seen more often.

Tesla drops price of Model S

Seth Chlebeck, Distribution Reporter December 5, 2020

 Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, announced a price drop for one of Tesla’s vehicles in response to a competing company dropping their prices significantly Oct. 14. This is the third price drop for the model...

Emily Carrillo  scrolls through TikTok last night, coming across a Harry Potter related video due to it trending on social media platforms.

Harry Potter trends on TikTok because of J.K Rowling’s transphobic tweets

Danna Carrillo, Playlist Reporter December 4, 2020

Harry Potter has recently been trending again all over social media, but not for a good reason. Author and creator of Harry Potter, J.K Rowling, wrote a few inappropriate and transphobic tweets, which...

Family and friends of alumni Grace May line up down the street for her birthday parade. This unique style of celebration was for Mays eighteenth birthday and a way around the COVID-19 restrictions set in place for Minnesota.

Birthdays get creative despite COVID-19 restrictions

Cassidy Gilliam, Photography Editor December 4, 2020

Despite COVID-19 restrictions, students are still finding ways to celebrate birthdays. With ideas ranging from Zoom calls to parades, students have gotten creative for their special day.  One idea...

The Minnesota State Fairgrounds reopens with the Glow Light Festival

The Minnesota State Fairgrounds reopens with the Glow Light Festival

Parker Gilchrist, Online Editor December 3, 2020

The Minnesota State Fairgrounds has reopened and includes a new event called the Glow Light Festival, a mile-long drive-thru for anyone to admire Christmas lights, ice sculptures, and more. The Minnesota...

The portrait wall at MIA, on the third floor, contains many different types of portraits.  Some are self portraits that are very realistic and others are more abstract portraits of others.

Teens visit Minneapolis Institute of Art

Katie Kangas, Layout Editor December 3, 2020

Teens visit the Minneapolis Institute of Art, MIA, throughout the year to see a variety of art styles that appeal to diverse audiences.  Visiting as a student creates the opportunity to find interactive,...

Carmines in Woodbury holds outdoor seating. Once the weather turns colder, they will have to provide additional covid-safe seating options.

Restaurants prepare for serving customers in colder weather

Harrison Walz, Business Editor November 9, 2020

John Schiltz, head chef and owner of Lake Elmo Inn, has been making use of outside seating. Once it becomes more chilly outdoors, he plans to make up for the loss of outdoor seating by making the inside...

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