Helping Teachers

Signing Day has come and gone. Where do you stand?

Some athletes signed a National Letter of Intent. They will be headed off to Division I and II schools in the fall, and their recruiting process has come to an end.

Words of Wisdom: “How relaxing!”

Others have not signed NLIs yet, but are in touch with coaches about the few remaining spots in Divisions I and II, or are in touch with coaches at the Division III or NAIA level. These young men and women can see the light at the end of the tunnel and may be choosing between a few schools.

Words of Wisdom: “You’re almost done, play ‘til the whistle!”

Still other athletes haven’t talked to any coaches. They may be waiting for coaches to call them. They may not fully understand the recruiting process. They may be getting bad information, or they may have given up.

Words of Wisdom: “This is your last chance!”

If you’re in this last category, it’s time for a reality check. If you have not been

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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — From serving the hungry to building homes, volunteers in Minnesota are getting active in the community on Monday to honor the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

The InterCorps Council of Minnesota organized 17 service projects across the state on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. So far, 160 people have signed up to volunteer.

Members of AmeriCorps and others in the community have signed up to help out at Habitat for Humanity in Woodbury and Brooklyn Park, work with Second Harvest Heartland, or help out at Arcs Value Village Thrift Store in St. Paul.

AmeriCorps is a national volunteer program with about 1,600 participants in Minnesota.