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From TakeAction MN to the St. Paul Firefighters, political action committees aim to pick winners for St. Paul city council, school board

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:44:51 GMT

In no uncertain terms, the candidate screening questionnaire from TakeAction Minnesota seeks allegiance, and not just to the progressive organizing group’s principles and priorities such as rent control and police divestment, but to the institution itself.“How will you relate to us in an ongoing way so that we can govern together?” asks a question on the survey recently issued to candidates for the St. Paul City Council. “How do you imagine yourself being in an accountable relationship with us and the greater movement of people’s organizations in Minnesota?”Another question asks, “What makes you excited and/or nervous about a relationship with us? What are you hoping to get out of a relationship with us?”Some candidates for city council have balked at what they perceive to be a purity test for a progressive agenda. Still, six prominent candidates have won the TakeAction endorsement, including two who are already seated on the city coun...

Rite Aid hosting after-work immunization event

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:44:51 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- On Wednesday, Rite Aid is offering an after-work immunization event from 5 to 9 p.m. A full list of participating stores can be seen online. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Rite Aid will distribute vaccines to protect against flu, RSV, COVID-19, and other vaccinations including shingles, TDAP, GPV, and more. According to the CDC, only 22.7% of adults got their flu shots this year.

Car crashes into bank in Albany, crews respond

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:44:51 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Multiple crews responded to Chase Bank on 2027 Western Avenue after an 84-year-old man from Schenectady accidentally crashed into the building. Guilderland Police say no one was injured and no tickets were issued. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Police say a 2004 Lexus crashed into the bank when the driver attempted to brake and his foot slipped onto the gas pedal. Police say the incident happened around 11:48 a.m. on Monday.

Wreaths on sale now for Warrensburg Christmas fest

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:44:51 GMT

WARRENSBURG, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Once Halloween terror and Thanksgiving turkeys have come and gone, Warrensburg gets festive with an annual Christmas festival that lights up the town and welcomes Santa Claus to the Adirondacks. Starting this week, holiday decor is on sale supporting the holiday fun to come. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Warrensburgh Beautification Inc. is selling Adirondack balsam wreaths in preparation for the 35th annual Christmas in Warrensburgh. 16- and 20-inch wreaths, respectively on 12- and 16-inch frames, are on sale for $15 and $18. All wreaths are made with local pinecones, and can be picked up on Friday, Nov. 24 at First Baptist Church in Warrensburg. All orders can be made by phone at (518) 466-5497, or by email to [email protected]. Lake George holiday light show doubling in size The 35th annual Christmas in Warrensburgh comes to town on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 2-3. This year's theme is "There...

St. Louis County man's protection order breach escalates to arson

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:44:51 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - A St. Louis County man is accused of violating a protection order, then setting a woman's car on fire last week. Prosecutors have charged Edward Crockett, 53, of St. Ann for knowingly burning or exploding, property damage, and two counts of violating and order of protection. Prosecutors wonder about other victims after deathbed scam Investigators say the victim has had an order of protection against Crockett since Sept. 6. Crockett reportedly violated the terms of the protection order twice over the last week, the most recent instance leading to arson. Authorities arrested Crockett on Oct. 27 after he allegedly went to the victim's home while she was present. He was arrested, booked and later released. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily News SIGN UP NOW ...

Colorado Springs man sentenced for hitting police officer during Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol riot

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:44:51 GMT

A Colorado Springs man was sentenced Monday to nearly three years in prison for his part during the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol riot that sought to stop President Joe Biden’s electoral votes from being certified.Jacob Travis Clark, 34, was sentenced to 33 months in prison and 12 months of supervised release after being found guilty of obstruction of an official proceeding, a felony, and several misdemeanors, including engaging in physical violence in a restricted building, according to a news release from the United States Attorney for the District of Columbia.Clark’s criminal conduct on Jan. 6 was captured in his text messages and surveillance videos of him entering and remaining in the Capitol building, the news release stated.Clark stated in one of his text messages he anticipated Jan. 6 to be a “revolt,” and said, “They are going into D.C. and bringing guns. Which isn’t allowed in D.C. They aren’t gonna let Biden win.”He drove to Wa...

Doja Cat to Purr at the Crypto

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:44:51 GMT

Doja Cat to Purr at the Crypto: Having released her incredible fourth studio album, Scarlet, in September and the undeniably amazing “Demons” single and video, Doja Cat’s stock continues to rise even if she did snap at her fans a little bit earlier in the year. That “Demons” video has got a wonderfully spooky horror movie vibe. TVs on snowy white noise, kids tossing and turning, lightning — it’s all there. Then we see a demon crawling (cat-like, dare we say) across the ceiling. Great stuff. How that will translate to the stage, we’ll have to see.“With over 20 billion worldwide streams to date, Doja Cat’s creativity and showmanship as a performer have been praised time and time again, she has delivered unique and show-stopping performances on nearly all the major Award Show stages and music festivals throughout the world reads her bio.The also-fantastic Doechii also performs.Doja Cat to Purr at the Crypto: The event takes place at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 2 at the Crypto...

Pac-12 bowl projections: Oregon to the playoff, UW to the Fiesta and Arizona jumps into the Holiday

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:44:51 GMT

Helpful reminders on the postseason selection process before we plunge into the latest Pac-12 bowl forecast:— The Rose Bowl and Sugar Bowl will host the College Football Playoff semifinals, leaving the Pac-12 champion to participate in the Fiesta, Peach or Cotton bowls unless it qualifies for the CFP.— The Pac-12 is contractually tied to seven games this season: the New Year’s Six, Alamo, Las Vegas, Holiday, Sun, LA and Independence bowls. If there are more eligible teams than available spots, the conference will attempt to secure invitations to other bowls with vacancies.College Football Playoff/Sugar BowlTeam: Oregon (7-1)Home games (three): Cal, USC, Oregon StateRoad games (one): Arizona StateComment: With their toughest games at home and all units functioning efficiently, the Ducks are our pick to win the conference. As a one-loss champion of the toughest league in the land, they should have a resume worthy of playoff inclusion.New Year’s Six/Fiesta BowlTeam: Washington (8...

PG&E customers face higher monthly bills as state panel preps ruling

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:44:51 GMT

OAKLAND — PG&E monthly utility bills are slated to hop higher — yet again — as a group of key decisions by state regulators loom regarding the power company’s upcoming revenue requirements.That’s the ominous economic reality that faces PG&E customers, who already have been jolted by steadily rising electricity and gas bills in the wake of a string of deadly and catastrophic wildfires that triggered the utility’s bankruptcy due to a mountain of debt and liabilities.Potentially this week, the state Public Utilities Commission is slated to choose between two options in connection with PG&E’s general rate case, a proceeding that authorizes changes in the amount that PG&E can harvest in the form of customer rates and monthly bills.RELATED: PG&E electric bills soar faster than high inflation: state reportThe options have something in common: Both will unleash higher monthly electric and gas costs for PG&E customers.“P...

“Extremely lucky”: Disaster averted at Colorado amusement park after body, guns and bombs discovered

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:44:51 GMT

Garfield County law enforcement officials on Monday described an averted disaster after the body of a 20-year-old man was found alongside guns, ammunition and bombs in a bathroom at the Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park over the weekend.Maintenance crews discovered the man’s body in a women’s bathroom Saturday morning while getting ready to open the park, Garfield County Sheriff Lou Vallario said during a virtual news conference.The Garfield County Coroner’s Office on Monday identified the man as Diego Barajas Medina, of Carbondale, and confirmed his manner of death was suicide, caused by a single gunshot wound to the head.“We had the potential for something heinous and gruesome to happen in this community and we were fortunate that it did not occur, but it certainly, for lack of a better term, took away the innocence of our community,” Vallario said on a Zoom call with reporters.Vallario did not say whether the investigation had yet uncovered any specific plans the man might have mad...