...leads men to become impulsive, save less, and increase borrowing, according to new research from the University of Minnesota's Carlson School of Management. "What we see in other animals is that when females are scarce, males become more competitive...

Ana Sawdey, the daughter of Michael Sawdey of California and Cathy Taylor of Nisswa, was named to the 2000 dean's list at Concordia College.

The following students have been named to the academic distinction list at The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire: Ryan Dechaine, Brainerd, sophomore; and Kathryn Schoepf, Little Falls, senior.

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Heather McCulley and Steve Szczodroski, juniors at Pillager High School, were selected to represent the Pillager American Legion and Auxiliary at Girl's and Boy's State respectively. Girl's and Boy's State is a program of practical application of Americanism and good citizenship.

BLOOMINGTON (AP) - We've accepted that ballparks are named for retailers and electric companies. That it's not just a roller coaster we're riding at Mall of America, but the Pepsi Roller Coaster. We'll pay $9.95 for a plush Energizer Bunny. But how much more commercial can things get?

Crow Wing Power is offering juniors from 10 area high schools in Crow Wing, Cass and Morrison counties an opportunity to win an all-expense paid trip to Washington, D.C.

Angela Sobania, the daughter of William and Vickie Sobania of Royalton, was selected student of the month for Februar

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The University of Minnesota's Carlson School of Management has cracked the nation's top 25 graduate business schools in the annual rankings published by U.S. News & World Report magazine.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Minnesota is the hardest-working state in the nation, according to a new report by the U.S. Labor Department.