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Wild turn to Vinni Lettieri to help get back on winning track

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:28:31 GMT

Vinni Lettieri wore some of his resumé on his face Monday when he joined the Minnesota Wild after starting the season at AHL Iowa.“A little scrum in the net front a few days ago,” the veteran forward said.He should fit right into the fourth line with center Connor Dewar and wing Brandon Duhaime, speedy, hard-nosed forwards who have consistently set an aggressive tone when they’ve had the puck this season.The three practiced together Monday morning at TRIA Rink.“People don’t know, sometimes, how skilled fourth lines are around the league, and these guys are great shooters, they’re great playmakers, they have great vision,” Lettieri said.Lettieri, 28, has been nothing but sharp since signing a two-year, two-way deal with the Wild on July 1, impressive during training camp, and productive in preseason games (1-3–4 in two games) and at Iowa (1-2–3 in four games).“He played not only skillfully but gritty, as well,” Wild head coach Dean Evason said. “That’s what we’re looking for from him...

Ruben Rosario: In a sea of purple, I’ll be the guy wearing 49ers red and gold at tonight’s game

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:28:31 GMT

It still stings, though it’s been more than 35 years now. I’m talking here about what took place on Jan. 9, 1988, when the heavily favored San Francisco 49ers were upset by the underdog Minnesota Vikings, 34-26 in a divisional playoff game.The shocking loss — I still have a beef with then-Vikings QB Wade Wilson and top receiver Anthony Carter to this day — prevented what I solidly believe would have been a still-unprecedented Super Bowl three-peat by my Niners (the team led by Joe Montana would win back-to-back Super Bowls in 1989 and 1990). I won’t tell you here which team we knocked off those years in the playoffs to get to the promised land. Look it up.Oh. I hear you now, long-suffering Vikings fans. I have nothing to complain about. I root for a team that has won five Super Bowls and looks like they have another Purdy good chance, pun intended, this season to reach the Super Bowl again.Meanwhile, the Vikings lost four Super Bowls, have endured excruciatingly heartbreaking playof...

Animal Humane Society now caring for 30 dogs from Andover animal rescue after 8 found dead in Cottage Grove

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:28:31 GMT

The Animal Humane Society is now caring for 30 dogs connected to an Andover animal rescue.Officials removed 22 dogs from the organization in Anoka County after carrying out a search warrant in connection with eight dead dogs found in Cottage Grove. Another eight in the Humane Society’s care were brought in from a volunteer who was fostering dogs from the rescue, said Liv Hagen, Animal Humane Society shelter behavior and humane investigations manager.The Anoka County Sheriff’s Office, Cottage Grove Police Department and Animal Humane Society “continue to work together to bring answers to our community and care for the dogs removed,” said Tierney Peters, sheriff’s office community relations coordinator. No one was under arrest as of Monday as the investigation continues.The ages of the dogs being cared for at the Humane Society range from 2½-week-old puppies that are with their mother up to dogs who are a couple of years old. “All sizes, all breeds,”...

Dr. Elizabeth Whalen honored for service to Albany County

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:28:31 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Dr. Elizabeth Whalen, Albany County Health Commissioner, was a constant source of information and guidance during a global pandemic. As she moves on to her next chapter, Albany County leaders are recognizing her and her service to the area. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! “As we move on to our next step in county government it’s good to know that we had a director that has done extraordinary things," County Executive Dan McCoy said. Her send-off mirrored the same set up we saw for hundreds of COVID-19 press conferences in 2020 and 2021, events leaders said were essential to public health. “You were a calm voice of reason with scientific reason," Assemblywoman Pat Fahy said. "Those daily briefings, I know you were doing those seven days a week but it was what we needed.”  Warren County first responders get tax discount “To make sure the information they received throughout the pandemic was evidence ba...

Road closures announced for Cohoes Halloween parade

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:28:31 GMT

COHOES, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The city of Cohoes has announced upcoming road closures for the city's Halloween parade. The event is scheduled for October 27. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The parade is set to begin at 6 p.m. and will be held on Remsen Street. The following parking restrictions will be in place during the event: Road closuresRemsen Street: closed 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. from Columbia Street to Cayuga Street, including all side streetsOntario Street: closed starting at 5:30 p.m. from Olmstead Street to Mohawk Street Wayward Lane Brewing to host pumpkin launching event On-street parking will not be permitted in the restricted areas, so motorists are asked to watch for posted detours. All vehicles must be removed from Remsen Street by 3 p.m. in order to avoid being towed.

Small fire departments eligible for equipment aid

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:28:31 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Rural fire departments around New York have a chance to pick up some new assistance funding to help them do what they do. The Department of Environmental Conservation has opened applications for departments in need of new equipment to serve sparse areas. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! A total of $976,622 in Volunteer Fire Assistance grant funding is available, with an application deadline of Wednesday, Nov. 15. The money is specifically for fire departments that serve a single-town population of 10,000 - whether exclusively or not. Departments above that size can also qualify if they meet certain application requirements. Recently formed departments and those serving Native American populations can also be eligible."When wildfires break out in different parts of the State, DEC's Forest Rangers are often joined by members of volunteer fire departments," said DEC Commissioner Basil Seggos. "This grant pro...

Applications open for St. Louis Guaranteed Basic Income program

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:28:31 GMT

ST. LOUIS - St. Louis residents can now apply for the city's new Guaranteed Basic Income program. Select families will be provided with $500 a month for 18 months.The $5 million pilot program is federally funded through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).City leaders believe the program can help fight systemic poverty while encouraging upward social and economic mobility for the recipients. It is ‘Hillbilly Mango’ season in Missouri Applicants must meet the following requirements to be eligible for the program:Must be the parent or legal guardian of a youth (under 18) enrolled in a SLPS or St. Louis City Charter SchoolMust live within St. Louis city limitsHousehold must have experienced a negative financial impact due to the COVID-19 pandemicTotal income of all household members must be less than 170% of the federal poverty level.St. Louisans who meet the criteria can apply at forwardplatform.com/city-of-st-louis-guaranteed-basic-income.

St. Louis among 50 'rattiest cities' in the US, as ranked by Orkin

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:28:31 GMT

(KTLA/NEXSTAR) – It's their world. We just live in it.Orkin has released its 2023 list of the “rattiest cities” in the U.S., which ranks 50 of the nation’s busiest metro regions by “the number of new rodent treatments” performed over a period of 12 months. Specifically, Orkin studied new rodent treatments executed between Sept. 1, 2022, and Aug. 31, 2023, at both residential and commercial properties.Perhaps not surprisingly, Chicago was ranked as the No. 1 "rattiest" city for a ninth consecutive year.Rounding out the top five "rattiest" cities were Los Angeles, New York, Washington D.C. and San Francisco — the usual suspects, as Orkin's previous reports have suggested. Puppies adopted together after being thrown over animal shelter fence A complete list of the 50 "rattiest" cities can be found below, with plus (+) or minus (-) symbols indicating their change over last year’s list:ChicagoLos Angeles (+1)New York (-1)Washington, D.C. San FranciscoPhiladelphiaBaltimoreDenverDetroit ...

St. Vincent de Paul in St. Louis launches online thrift store

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:28:31 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- A local thrift store has launched an online shop to help neighbors in need. The Society of St. Vincent de Paul in St. Louis now has an eBay storefront that lists items at 99 cents and offers free shipping. Merchandise will be sold to the highest bidder after a week.Sales of the used items will benefit Neighbors in Need. The charitable program helps people in a wide variety of ways, from utility assistance, housing, disaster relief to burial services. It is ‘Hillbilly Mango’ season in Missouri “Just like our brick-and-mortar store locations, we are committed to providing quality items at a discounted rate,” states Director of Stores, Mike Goering. “We want to make sure that our customers are getting the best deals possible.” St. Vincent de Paul says that they have started to sell clothing online and plan to include other items later. The hope is that the online store can reach a large audience that has not had access to the items in St. Louis. The online store is also ...

Colorado estimates $411 million in health insurance savings on individual market, but rates are still going up next year

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:28:31 GMT

Premiums for Coloradans who buy their insurance on the individual market will increase this year, but by a combined $411 million less than if the state hadn’t taken steps to rein them in, the Colorado Division of Insurance announced Monday.Some Coloradans buying coverage on the individual market could see additional savings on their out-of-pocket insurance costs. Next year, people earning up to 250% of the federal poverty line — $75,000 for a family of four — will qualify for lower deductibles and copays. Previously, the cutoff was 200% of the poverty line, or about $60,000 for four people.The funds to reduce out-of-pocket costs are available because the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services allowed Colorado to repurpose some of the money that it saved. When premiums go down, the federal government doesn’t have to pay out as much in tax credits to people buying on the individual marketplace.Most of the estimated 24% reduction from what premiums would have be...