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Wild reduce training camp to 31 players

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 17:02:54 GMT

The Wild on Sunday reduced training camp to 31 players, sending prospects Adam Beckman, Carson Lambos and Ryan O’Rourke down to AHL camp and waiving or releasing a handful of others.Minnesota put Steven Fogarty, Jake Lucchini, Zane McIntyre and Lakeville South graduate Nick Swaney on waivers. If they go unclaimed, they’ll be assigned to Iowa. Forwards Mike O’Leary and Joel Teasdale were released from their tryouts.The Wild have 31 players in camp, four of whom are injured — Daemon Hunt, Sam Hentges, Michael Milne and Caedan Bankier. There were 26 on the ice for practice Sunday, minus goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury, who missed Saturday’s practice, as well.Notably still on the camp roster are forwards Juhjar Khaira, Vinni Lettieri and Nic Petan, veterans who would have to be placed on waivers before they could be assigned to Iowa. Khaira signed a one-year, two-way contract days before training camp started.The team is scheduled to leave after practice for team building Monday in Two Har...

Gopher football’s ultra-challenging schedule hits peak with No. 2 Michigan up next

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 17:02:54 GMT

The Gophers football team has had its hands full with four of the five teams it has played so far this season.Minnesota improved to 3-2 overall with a comeback 35-24 victory over Louisiana on Saturday, and its strength of schedule to date ranks 72nd in the nation, according to ESPN.It pales in comparison to what is yet to come for Minnesota.The Gophers’ remaining seven games check in as the nation’s 12th-most-difficult schedule, per ESPN, and October kicks off with arguably the toughest team they will play all year, second-ranked Michigan at 6:30 p.m. Saturday at Huntington Bank Stadium.Instead of “challenging” or “daunting,” Gophers head coach P.J. Fleck has opted to use the word “opportunistic” when describing a slate which also includes Ohio State and arch rivals Iowa and Wisconsin. To start the season, the U was deemed to have the second-hardest schedule, before ESPN revised it down 10 spots as a month’s worth of results have come in.“Is it challenging? Yes. Do...

Business People: Fredrikson’s Thorelli honored by Minnesota Bar Association

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 17:02:54 GMT

OF NOTERoxanne ThorelliFredrikson, Minneapolis, announced that senior associate Roxanne N. Thorelli has been awarded the 2022-2023 Outstanding New Lawyer of the Year by the Minnesota State Bar Association. Thorelli represents clients with mergers and acquisitions, debt and equity financing, corporate restructuring, and general corporate matters;ARCHITECTURE/ENGINEERINGMSR Design, Minneapolis, announced the promotions of Jeryl Aman to director of operations and Ben Lewis to design technologies lead.FINANCIAL SERVICESHiway Credit Union, St. Paul, announced it received the 2023 Dora Maxwell Social Responsibility Community Service Award for its Black Police Officers Association – Backpacks and Barbers event; and the 2023 Desjardins Youth Financial Education Award for its partnership with St. Paul Schools; the awards are sponsored by the Minnesota Credit Union Network and the Credit Union National Association. Hiway Credit Union is in the process of merging with Spire Credit Union, Falco...

Gov. Hochul provides update on child missing out of Saratoga County

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 17:02:54 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Governor Kathy Hochul announced she will be hosting a press conference at 1:30 p.m. to provide an update on the search for 9-year-old Charlotte Sena, who is missing out of Saratoga County. An AMBER alert was activated on October 1 at 9:35 a.m. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Police stated Sena was taken under circumstances that lead law enforcement officials to believe she is in imminent danger of serious harm. You can watch the Governor's remarks in the video player above.

LEGOLAND New York Resort kicks off October with Brick-or-Treat Monster Party

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 17:02:54 GMT

GOSHEN, N.Y. (NEWS10) – October 1st is considered by many as the unofficial kick-off of Halloween festivities. From LEGO pumpkins to a zombie cheer crew, LEGOLAND New York Resort transformed its park into a Halloween getaway for its Brick-or-Treat Monster Party.“Come in costume; dress as your favorite monster,” Matt Besterman, Public Relations Manager, said. “It’s a Monster Party, and there are Brick or Treat stations throughout the whole theme park.” Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Throughout the park, LEGO Master Model Builders like Joey Klusnik were able to create hundreds of Halloween characters and features, like a giant wheelchair-accessible LEGO pumpkin made of 600,000 LEGO bricks and a pumpkin patch made with more than 250 LEGO pumpkins in the Miniland section of the park.“I love it so much. Building legos is my favorite thing, and I’m so glad that I get to do that every single day,” Joey Klusnik, LEGO Master Model Buil...

Police: Man kills woman with hammer before suicide

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 17:02:54 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- Police are investigating a murder-suicide in the Boulevard Heights neighborhood. Anwara Begum, 68, and Mohammad Islam, 68, have been identified as the people who died in this incident.Officers were called to a home in the 4800 block of Germania at around 3:30 p.m. Saturday. A person had not heard from the man or woman for some time. They saw their bodies on the floor when checking on them at the home and called the police. ‘I love you all so much’ : Adam Wainwright treats Cardinals fans to postgame concert Begum and Islam were declared deceased after officers forced their way into the home. Investigators believe that Islam used a hammer to bludgeon Begum to death. He then committed suicide. Homicide detectives are now handling the investigation.Anyone with information about this incident should call detectives directly at 314-444-5371. If you would like to remain anonymous or be eligible for a reward, contact CrimeStoppers at 866-371-8477.

Illinois trooper's vehicle struck on I-270 Saturday

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 17:02:54 GMT

GRANITE CITY, Ill. -- An Illinois State Trooper's vehicle was hit on I-270 near the Missouri state line Saturday evening. The trooper was inside his vehicle with the emergency lights activated during the crash. He was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.The driver, Dwayne Samuel, 62, was not injured in the collision. He is now facing citations for Scott’s Law, improper passing of an emergency vehicle, and operating an uninsured motor vehicle. ‘I love you all so much’ : Adam Wainwright treats Cardinals fans to postgame concert Scott's Law, also known as the Move Over Law, mandates that drivers slow down and, if possible, change lanes when approaching an emergency vehicle. Its aim is to safeguard the lives of first responders and law enforcement officers.Fines for breaking Scott's Law range from $250 to more than $10,000 for a first offense. When approaching an emergency vehicle, or any vehicle with their emergency or hazard lights activated, drivers are require...

Bears 14, Broncos 7: Justin Fields connects with Cole Kmet to give Chicago lead

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 17:02:54 GMT

The Bears and the Broncos have opened the 2023 season with 0-3 starts. Who can pull themselves out of the NFL’s basement first? Stick here for live updates and analysis as Denver takes on the Bears at Soldier Field in Chicago.Live updatesSecond-quarter updatesFlea-flicker (11:57 a.m.): Bears’ poor attempt at a flea flicker turns into a 21-yard gain. Denver’s defense is so bad that it’s comical. — Ryan McFaddenBad blocking attempt (11:50 a.m.): Right after that good run, McLaughlin whiffed on a block. Russell Wilson gets sacked for a 9-yard loss. — Joe NguyenTeamwork makes the dream work : #DENvsCHI on CBS pic.twitter.com/ufJtvY8dDQ— Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) October 1, 2023Running back Jaleel McGlaughlin rips off a big run, then fails to pick up a first-down blitzer and Russell Wilson is sacked. Two plays illustrating the ceiling and floor of everyone’s favorite undrafted rookie.Broncos punt, and this could get ugly if the defense ...

Controversial zero-bail policy takes effect in L.A. County

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 17:02:54 GMT

The new zero-bail policy takes effect in L.A. County on Sunday, despite the objections of many law enforcement and civic leaders who say the policy will undermine efforts to fight crime. The policy allows some criminal suspects accused of non-violent or non-serious crimes to be cited and released when they would have previously been held on bond. A decision was made in July by the Los Angeles County Superior Court to institute the system, arguing that cash bail discriminates against minorities and the poor. Video shows thieves ransacking Nike store in Southern California In a lawsuit filed in L.A. County Superior Court, a dozen cities are seeking to overturn the policy.The 12 communities listed in the suit are: Arcadia Artesia Covina Downey Glendora Industry Lakewood La Verne Palmdale Santa Fe Springs Vernon Whittier “Our big hope would be to overturn the zero-bail policy or at least put a pause on it so that we have...

Stockton police arrest suspect in connection with double shooting

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 17:02:54 GMT

By Victoria Franco | Bay City NewsA 28-year-old man was arrested this week in connection with a double shooting in Stockton, police said.Dominique Naylor was detained Friday on suspicion of shooting two men on Sept. 23 in the 400 block of E. Flora Street.Police said officers responded shortly before 2 a.m. to the area and found the two men, ages 20 and 23, suffering from gunshot wounds.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Man tied to suspected shooter in Tupac Shakur’s 1996 killing arrested in Las Vegas Crime and Public Safety | Police officer shoots man brandishing BB gun near Bay Area middle school Crime and Public Safety | Man convicted of shooting 2 California cops in ambush Crime and Public Safety | Man shot to death during confrontation with Hayward police identified Crime and Public Safety | Interstate 580 shooting in Oakland forces temporary lane closures Both men were taken to a hospital wh...