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State DFL senator will seek Dean Phillips’ congressional seat next year

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 16:37:03 GMT

State Sen. Kelly Morrison launched a bid for Congress in Minnesota’s 3rd Congressional District, becoming the second Democrat to announce a bid for a seat where the incumbent — U.S. Rep. Dean Phillips — is running for president.Morrison, a physician from Deephaven, has served in the Legislature for five years. In a campaign announcement, Morrison said she would use her experience as an OB-GYN to advocate in Congress for continued abortion access. She also touted her work carrying bipartisan legislation in St. Paul.Rep. Kelly Morrison, DFL-Deephaven (Courtesy photo)“I know what it’s like to see my patients struggle to afford the medications they need, so I took on Big Pharma and lowered prescription drug costs,” Morrison said in a news release. “I know how important it is that women — not politicians — are able to make their own health care decisions, so I led the effort to protect abortion rights in Minnesota. I’m running for Congress because we need leaders who are focused on deliv...

Metro Transit and Molson Coors offer fare-free rides for Vikings game day

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 16:37:03 GMT

The Molson Coors Free Rides program will be back again Sunday with free rides on Metro Transit buses and trains for the Vikings vs. Saints game at U.S. Bank Stadium.The free rides will be available from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on all Metro Transit bus and rail routes, as well as the Northstar Line, to and from the U.S. Bank Stadium.The Free Rides program was first launched by the producers of Miller Lite in the Twin Cities in 1997. According to a press release, last year’s program provided free rides for 47,572 people for the Vikings vs. Cowboys game on Nov. 20, 2022.“Metro Transit is pleased to partner with Molson Coors to offer free rides across our system, providing loyal and first-time riders alike another reason to make transit a part of their gameday experience,” Metro Transit general manager Lesley Kandaras said in the release.Transit route maps are available on Metro Transit’s website: metrotransit.orgRelated ArticlesLocal News | Isaac Russell campaign asks ...

Not even a painful rib injury could keep Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson off the field

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 16:37:03 GMT

Every time tight end T.J. Hockenson peeled himself off the turf, he looked more like somebody who wasn’t going to be able to finish the game. He suffered a rib injury last Sunday during the Vikings’ improbable 31-28 road win over the Atlanta Falcons and could be seen wincing in pain on the sidelines.“Yeah, it was tough,” Hockenson said. “I grinded through it.”Asked how close he got to leaving the game, Hockenson noted that he has a pretty high pain tolerance.“That’s something about me,” he said. “I won’t go off the field unless somebody is making me.”There was a specific moment on Sunday during which Hockenson was receiving medical attention from the training staff on the sidelines. He realized the defense made a play and the offense had to go back onto the field.“We had a sudden change, and I was like, ‘Hey, leave me alone, I’m going,’ ” Hockenson said. “We came back and they...

Irish singer/songwriter Hozier to play Xcel Energy Center in August

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 16:37:03 GMT

Irish singer/songwriter Hozier will play his largest show in the metro to date when he headlines St. Paul’s Xcel Energy Center on Aug. 17.Tickets go on sale at noon Nov. 17 through Ticketmaster. Neither the promoter nor the venue announced ticket prices. Hozier has chosen to make the tickets mobile only and restricted from transfer in an attempt to stop scalpers. Fans will have the option to sell their tickets for the price they paid through Ticketmaster’s Face Value Exchange.Born Andrew Hozier-Byrne, Hozier was just another struggling musician in 2013, playing open mic nights in Dublin and writing new material whenever he could. His song “Take Me to Church” grew out of his frustration with the Catholic Church’s stance on homosexuality. A low-budget video for the song went viral, leading to a major label record deal.“Take Me to Church” went on to become a worldwide smash, hitting the Top 5 in more than 30 countries, including the U.S., where it we...

Jury awards $1.2 million to Robert De Niro’s former assistant in gender discrimination lawsuit

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 16:37:03 GMT

By LARRY NEUMEISTER (Associated Press)NEW YORK (AP) — A jury awarded more than $1.2 million to Robert De Niro’s former personal assistant Thursday, finding that a company he formed to look after his personal needs was liable for gender discrimination and retaliation after the former assistant accused the actor of subjecting her to a toxic work environment.While the jury found De Niro was not personally liable for the abuse, they said his company, Canal Productions, should make two payments of $632,142 to his longtime personal assistant, Graham Chase Robinson. De Niro, who spent three days at the two-week trial — including two on the witness stand — has been ensnared in dueling lawsuits with Robinson since she quit in April 2019. He was not in the courtroom when the verdict was read aloud on Thursday afternoon. Robinson, 41, testified that De Niro, 80, and his girlfriend, Tiffany Chen, teamed up against her to turn a job she once loved into a nightmare. She sm...

Data shows crime is down but people polled feel it’s worse

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 16:37:03 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) – New York leaders announced violent crimes have dropped in the first half of this year, compared to last year. Despite the data that shows reductions, many in the community said they do not feel safer.The new numbers were released Thursday morning by the Division of Criminal Justice Services. The number of murders outside New York City is down 27 percent. Reports of rape are down 16 percent, while robbery and aggravated assault cases have also gone down.  Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Even though the numbers indicate that crime rates are improving, a recent poll shows a majority of people feel that crime has worsened. An October poll conducted by the Siena Research Institute found 59 percent of voters said crime has gotten worse over the last year. 28 percent  feel it’s stayed about the same, while only nine percent think crime has gotten better. NEWS10 talked to advocates to ask why they...

Participate in Salvation Army Red Kettle Challenge

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 16:37:03 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Price Chopper/Market 32 and the Salvation Army is ringing in the holiday season with its annual Red Kettle holiday campaign. All 130 store locations in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, and Pennsylvania are participating. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! “The annual Red Kettle campaign has become integral to the holiday season – both in our stores and in our communities,” said Blaine Bringhurst, Price Chopper/Market 32 president. “Being able to extend ourselves and welcome our community partners in support of friends and neighbors in need is a blessing.”Last year, the Red Kettle campaign raised nearly $500,000 in donations. Funds directly benefitted those in need throughout the communities. This year, the campaign will run from November 13 to December 24.

Four arrested following commercial retail theft deterrence detail

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 16:37:03 GMT

NISKAYUNA, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Four individuals were arrested following a commercial retail theft deterrence detail at Mohawk Commons on Wednesday. The deterrence detail was executed by members of the Niskayuna Police Department and the Schenectady County Street Crimes Task Force. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The four individuals arrested are:Alexander Messina, 31, of Schenectady - charged with petit larcenyRobert Wilson, 77, of Schenectady - charged with petit larcenyMark Nolan-Schou, 37 - charged with petit larceny, criminal impersonation in the second degree, and forgery in the second degreeFountaine Lewis, 37, of Schenectady - charged with petit larcenyPolice say Nolan-Schou does not have a listed address.

Crowd gathers for demonstration along Manchester Road

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 16:37:03 GMT

MANCHESTER, Mo. - A large group has gathered Thursday afternoon along Manchester Road in west St. Louis County for an apparent demonstration. Dozens have gathered, including many with flags and signs. This gathering is manily near Manchester Road and Weidman Boulevard in the City of Manchester. City sells stolen car in error; won’t share profits with victim Traffic may be slowed in the area. There is some police presence around the area. FOX 2 is working to confirm details on this demonstration. Video was captured by SkyFOX, powered by Bommarito Automotive Group.This is a developing story. We will update as more information becomes available.

What's that smell? Behind Missouri's foul fall odors

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 16:37:03 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- What's that smell? A lot of people across the region woke up Thursday asking that question. Our metrologists got messages about the musty odor and a post started circulating on the local sub-Reddit searching for answers.Some people describe the odor as smelling like dog droppings. We're getting those questions mostly from rural readers.They're probably right. One of the most likely explanations is that the smell is from farmers laying manure on the fields during the fall. Farmers will often wait until later in the season to lay a liquid slurry on fields. They're looking for temperatures around 50 degrees. Anything warmer will cause the nutrients to degrade before winter hits.That's not the only thing wafting nasty smells into the air. Plus, you may be more aware of your sense of smell during this time of year. Have a $2 bill? It could be worth thousands Theresa Crimmins, director of the USA National Phenology Network, explains that cooler temperatures and crisper air...