Florida

The summer after I was in 11th grade, I was in marching band for the school and every year when it's over you go on a trip, and that was the year they were going to Florida and I went with. We took a bus and it was the longest ride I had ever been on. We made stops on the way and got to see different states. When we got there, we got to go to MGM and Disney World. We also got to go to the ocean and the hotel we stayed in was a really nice one. I was gone for about a week and it was beautiful and warm and the ocean was amazing.

Trial drug may help smokers kick butts

NicVAX is a trial drug that's supposed to help smokers quit smoking. It basically stops nicotine from entering your brain. The trial started last week.

Halloween

My most memorable Halloween costume would have to be when I was a scarecrow. I was only five at the time, but I do remember it. I was in pre-school and we went for a walk around Isanti, kind of like a little parade, but everyone dressed up and got to bring their parents. I have pictures, which is probably another reason I remember it. Either way, it was fun.

Teen set on fire; now trying to survive

Michael Brewer is trying to survive. Five of his friends put rubbing alcohol all over him and set him on fire. They did this because Brewer didn't pay $40 dollars for a video game. Now, he's struggling for his life.