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St. Paul voters could see tax hike, 37 candidates for 11 seats on Nov. 7 ballots

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:38:28 GMT

Even with none of their county, state or federal officials up for election, St. Paul voters will face unusually busy ballots this November.There are seven candidates for four school board seats and 30 people running for city council, along with a ballot question seeking to raise the city’s sales tax to juice funding for park and road improvements.Tuesday was the filing deadline, although candidates have until the end of day Thursday to withdraw their nominations.The school board will have at least two new members next year as only two incumbents filed for re-election. Jessica Kopp is not seeking a second four-year term, and Jeanelle Foster is leaving, too, after six years on the board.Zuki Ellis joined the race Tuesday in search of a third term on the board, and Chauntyll Allen is seeking a second term.They face five challengers for the four at-large positions: Carlo Franco, Abdi S. Omer, Erica Valliant, Gita Rijal Zeitler and Yusef Carrillo, who served for several months in 2...

Boy, 6, injured in shooting in Inver Grove Heights

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:38:28 GMT

Police are investigating the shooting of a 6-year-old Tuesday night in Inver Grove Heights.Officers responded to a weapons call in the 5300 block of Audubon Avenue at 7:10 p.m. and learned a boy had sustained a possible gunshot injury in Inver Grove Heights, according to Cmdr. Joshua Otis.He’d been taken in a private vehicle to a children’s hospital, and his injuries appear to be non-life threatening, Otis said.A welfare hold was put on the injured child and another child under the age of 4.The circumstances of the shooting are under investigation. Related ArticlesCrime & Public Safety | Duluth banning marijuana smoking/vaping in city’s parks Crime & Public Safety | Hinckley father charged after 3-year-old fatally shot himself with unsecured handgun Crime & Public Safety | Duluth officer justified in military veteran’s fatal shooting last winter, prosecutors rule Crime & Public Safety | ...

ECOs conduct late-night boat rescue on Lake George

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:38:28 GMT

LAKE GEORGE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- On August 2, Environmental Conservation Officers were notified of a boat that had run aground with passengers on board. Officers responded to Mohican Island and were directed to Turtle Island, where they located the stranded boat. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! A male individual was observed in the water trying to pull the boat to shore with his daughter on board. Officers learned that a third passenger swam a third of a mile back to his home to retrieve another vessel to tow the boat. Officers verified the swimmer was safe. The boat was towed back to the residence.

Kindness rocks brought to Hovey Pond Park

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:38:28 GMT

QUEENSBURY, N.Y. (NEWS10) - At a senior home in the town of Queensbury, "kindness rocks." That message is the power behind a program brought to Hovey Pond Park this week in the Kindness ROCKS Project. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Residents from The Landing at Queensbury visited Hovey Pond recently to paint "kindness rocks" with bright colors. The idea is to leave the garden of rocks for anyone who needs a symbol of kindness, unity, or positive energy in their life. A sign at the garden declares that anyone can take one, share one, or leave one to keep that energy going.The project was beloved by the seniors who took part, and started by a local young person who frequently spends time at the center. 10-year-old Chloe Stosic, daughter of Landing at Queensbury Executive Director Alisha Stosic, is credited with the idea. The younger Stosic is a frequent visitor to the home, playing bingo and making crafts with the seniors who li...

'The Empire Plate' features eateries around NY, including the Capital Region

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:38:28 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Bill Vinci grew up in the restaurant business, being the third generation of the family-owned Italian restaurant Vinci's in Rome, New York, which closed after 65 years. He's now the creator, producer, and host of the web show "The Empire Plate." Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! "The Empire Plate" showcases mom-and-pop restaurants around New York, including right here in the Capital Region. The show is currently in its 9th season and booking for season 10.About 11 years ago, Vinci went back to college at 43 years old. He wanted to do something different, and called his son Ryan about creating a web show like The Food Network's "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.""The Empire Plate" soon started featuring family-owned restaurants in Rome and Central New York. Vinci used to go door-to-door to restaurants asking if they wanted to be on the show. Now, restaurant owners and fans of the show usually reach out to him w...

St. Louis CITY SC planning major announcement at Desoto Park this evening

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:38:28 GMT

ST. LOUIS - St. Louis CITY SC is planning a major announcement at 2:00 p.m.It will be made at the Desoto Park Soccer Fields. They're teaming up with American Family Insurance for the announcement. Neighbors frustrated with sidewalk squatters FOX 2 will update this story with more information as it becomes available.

Southwest Airlines adding nonstop service from St. Louis to Los Cabos, Mexico

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:38:28 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Southwest Airlines has announced plans for nonstop service between the St. Louis Lambert International Airport and Los Cabos, Mexico.The new flights will be a seasonal option for travelers looking to plan spring breaks, beginning as early as March 9, 2024. "Known for the brutal winter season, travelers from here would love more options for sunny escapes," said The Cabo Sun in an air travel report. How should St. Louis use its Rams settlement money? Weigh in through a survey According to Southwest Airlines, the new flights to Los Cabos will complement seasonal service to Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic. By next March, Southwest Airlines is expected to resume nonstop seasonal flights to Punta Cana, San Francisco and several Florida destinations, per a news release. The new and returning flights are intended to address seasonal travel patterns and demand.

Back to school supply lists are daunting. Here’s some ways to save money while shopping.

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:38:28 GMT

As it gets closer to back to school for the kids, many parents are relieved to be going back to the normal day-to-day routine of the school year. There also comes the dreaded school supply list shopping.Lists in hand and kids in tow, parents flock to their nearest Staples or Walmart or Target looking to grab those notebooks, binders and colored pencils that line the list. That list can get expensive especially if you have multiple school-age children. It doesn’t need to be.Here are some tips and tricks to shopping for those back to school supplies that will let you save a few bucks and still fulfill everything your child needs to be ready for the new school year.Shop onlineMany times, buying online through various different retailers will offer better prices or selection than those in store.Clip couponsCoupons are a great way to save money while shopping. Many retailers offer coupons that are good toward school supplies.Buy in bulkDon’t be afraid to pick up that five pack of noteboo...

Increased traffic expected starting Monday with CU Boulder move-in

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:38:28 GMT

People driving in or around Boulder should expect increased traffic beginning Monday through the end of next week due to student move-in at the University of Colorado Boulder.The move-in process is spread out over several days to lessen the traffic impact in and around Boulder. However, U.S. 36, Baseline Road, Broadway and Arapahoe Avenue in the areas around campus often have more congestion during the move-in process.Big box stores and grocery stores near campus may also be busier than usual as students pick up any move-in essentials.Classes for the fall semester at CU Boulder begin on Aug. 28.

Colorado’s major ski resorts announce opening dates for 2023-24 season

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:38:28 GMT

Front Range temperatures remain in the 90s and there’s no fresh snow on mountain ski slopes, but Vail Resorts announced projected opening dates for its Colorado resorts on Wednesday.Keystone is listed as “mid-October, pending early season conditions,” but Breckenridge and Vail are scheduled to open on Nov. 10, with Beaver Creek and Crested Butte to open the day before Thanksgiving, which is Nov. 22. Conditions permitting, of course.Actual opening dates depend on having sufficiently cold temperatures for snowmaking, sometimes augmented by natural snowfall. Last year Keystone opened on Oct. 28, Breckenridge on Nov. 9, Vail on Nov. 11, Beaver Creek on Nov. 21 and Crested Butte on Nov. 23.Related ArticlesOutdoors | No need for a telescope: The right binoculars can help amateur astronomers get started Outdoors | Hidden gems of Colorado’s Western Slope include sandstone arches, James Beard-quality dining Outdoors | This is...