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Badgers humble Gophers men’s hockey team in new coach Mike Hastings’ return to his home state

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 13:18:51 GMT

When he was introduced as Wisconsin’s new head coach last spring, Minnesota native Mike Hastings talked about his long friendship with Gophers coach Bob Motzko. Hastings was gently reminded that in his new job, he would need to beat Motzko’s team from time to time.The new Badgers boss checked that off his list right away, as Wisconsin rallied from an early deficit for a 5-2 win at top-ranked Minnesota on Thursday in the Big Ten opener for both teams.Mathieu De St. Phalle and Cruz Lucius each scored a pair for Wisconsin (6-1-0 overall, 1-0-0 Big Ten), which has won three in a row. The Badgers got 22 saves from goalie Kyle McClellan for their first win in Minneapolis since February 2021.The Gophers (3-2-0, 0-1-0) got an early goal from captain Jaxon Nelson and the first career goal from sophomore forward Charlie Strobel, but lost their second consecutive game. Minnesota goalie Justen Close had 29 saves in the loss.Minnesota grabbed the lead just 15 seconds into the game when Nelson ti...

Dean Phillips will run against Biden

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 13:18:51 GMT

Rep. Dean Phillips, D-Minn., a moderate who has for months publicly argued that President Joe Biden should not run for reelection, announced his candidacy for president Thursday, setting up an underdog challenge for the Democratic nomination.In an interview with CBS News, Phillips — who plans to officially launch his campaign Friday in New Hampshire — argued that finding an alternative to Biden was essential because of polling showing the president at risk of losing to former President Donald Trump.“I will not sit still and not be quiet in the face of numbers that are so clearly saying that we’re going to be facing an emergency next November,” he said.Late Thursday evening, he posted his campaign announcement on X, the site formerly known as Twitter, saying, “It’s time to put our country back together again.”Phillips, a third-term congressman who represents a district that includes suburban Minneapolis, enters the race with long-shot odds.The Democratic establishment and major donor...

No spin from Wild after ugly loss in Philadelphia

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 13:18:51 GMT

PHILADELPHIA — The Wild dressing room was a no-spin zone on Thursday night. After absorbing a 6-2 loss to the Flyers at Wells Fargo Arena, players didn’t mince their words about the direction their season is in danger of heading.“Obviously, it’s still early,” veteran Pat Maroon said, “but we’ve got to nip it in the butt now because we can’t let this keep trending the wrong way.”In another of a series of slow starts, the Wild fell behind 3-0 in the second period before briefly coming to life, but a key turnover opened the floodgates for a three-goal Philadelphia third.Flyers wing Bobby Brink, a rookie who played high school hockey at Minnetonka, scored his first two NHL goals and goaltender Carter Hart stopped 26 shots and the Wild head into the second of back to backs Friday in Washington having lost three of their past four games (1-2-1).Dakota Mermis and Marcus Foligno scored 85 seconds apart in the first five minutes of the third period to make it 3-2, but with the Wi...

Loudonville man killed in motorcycle, car crash

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 13:18:51 GMT

LOUDONVILLE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A motorcyclist was killed after crashing into a car in Loudonville Wednesday evening. The crash took place just before 7:20 p.m. on Old Niskayuna Road. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Police said the motorcycle was traveling north, and the car was traveling south on Old Niskayuna Road when the car made a left hand turn into a driveway. The motorcycle struck the car, and the rider was fatally injured. He was identified as 24-year-old Nicholas Camilli. The passengers of the car were not injured.Old Niskayuna Road was closed for several hours while police investigated. Anyone who may have witnessed or has video footage of the crash is asked to call police at (518) 782-2620.

Commuters weigh in on the Troy-Menands Bridge

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 13:18:51 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -Proposed concepts for the Troy-Menands Bridge have been discussed by the Department of Transportation and commuters since 2022. As the bridge reaches the end of its lifespan, nine models have been mapped to show how the local area can benefit.The bridge has been connecting the city and village since 1932 with four lanes of traffic. The DOT says while the bridge is still functional, repairs have been long overdue. "I’d like to point out the bridge is safe. It’s inspected regularly. It does not have load restrictions, but it is at the end of its life cycle," said a project manager from WSP. Crash on I-90 involving tractor trailers closes two lanes As the bridge continues to see consistent traffic, presenters at the public comment session held at Hudson Valley Community College showed how replacing the bridge entirely may decrease commute times. All nine proposed models will feature a Single Point Urban Interchange or SPUI. "It brings the ramps from 787 together ...

Attorney loses license after double life is exposed

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 13:18:51 GMT

BRIDGETON, Mo. – A politician and lawyer who we’ve exposed in months of investigations on FOX 2 has lost his Missouri law license.Andrew Purcell has avoided us for months, beginning with our first report in April 2022 that he was representing Bridgeton as a politician while living 140 miles away in Carterville, Illinois.He said he had no comment when we confronted him about that abnormality.Purcell was forced to comment, however, to the St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office after being charged with a crime. Purcell was sentenced in June 2023 to a misdemeanor of stealing without consent. That led to the Missouri Supreme Court’s decision to pull his law license.Purcell did not answer his cellphone or respond to a voicemail asking for a comment about the action. Sex offender charged after being found with missing North Carolina girl In his court fight to keep his Missouri law license, however, Purcell’s attorney argued that Purcell attended 74% of all council meetings during...

Builders try to persuade high school grads to enter construction field

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 13:18:51 GMT

BELLEVILLE, Ill. – Area builders are putting out a call to local high school students and their parents—there is an urgent need for people to help build St. Louis.The need is so critical and building contractors are so desperate right now; they’re going straight after high school students and telling them that maybe they shouldn’t go to college.The difference between college debt and a construction job can be staggering.“Oh my gosh, the need is very critical,” said Donna Richter, CEO of the Southern Illinois Builders Association, an organization representing a large portion of the St. Louis area’s construction industry. “Work has increased. The problem is they don’t have the manpower to do these jobs. We have a lot of projects coming out. Our contractors have to look at the current projects and they have to decide: do I have enough people if I bid this job and get it?”Builders would hire all 900 high school students coming through the construction career expo in Belleville, Illinois...

Francis Howell School Board discusses bathroom, locker room policy for trans students

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 13:18:51 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. – The Francis Howell School Board has introduced a new bathroom policy for transgender students. The new policy will have a second reading and then a final vote. Tensions and emotions were high at Thursday’s meeting as parents, teachers, and a student voiced their thoughts on the new bathroom policy."The administration, the school districts, they all work very well with the parents of transgender kids to develop plans that are safe plans that our kids can feel safe within the walls of the schools. So, it really is kind of a policy that is unnecessary," Becky Hormuth said.Parents who spoke in favor of the new policy said the policy is accommodating to transgender students. The policy said each school within the district shall provide a minimum single-use restroom for student use.Hormuth is a parent of a transgender student and a teacher in the district. She believes the new policy is set to target students like her son."They either will be late for class, they e...

A fond farewell to St. Louis Cardinals executive Dan Farrell

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 13:18:51 GMT

ST. LOUIS – The St. Louis Cardinals concluded the 2023 season by celebrating Adam Wainwright’s retirement. But the end of the year also marked the end of an era for one of the club’s lesser-known legends.After more than 40 years with the team, Dan Farrell, the Cardinals Senior Vice President for Sales and Marketing, decided to retire. His daughters stood by his side as the team honored him on the field.“I guess when I look back, it has been a hell of a career,” Farrell said.A career that started during a season to celebrate: 1982.“I was just very fortunate to join at a time which was a very exciting year,” Farrell said.The New Jersey native moved to St. Louis as a teenager. After graduating from Mizzou, a family friend helped him land a job in the Cardinals promotions department.“I really caught a wave of the organization growing. The fanbase growing. ‘82 was the first time we drew two million since the '60s and by ’87, we were drawing three million,” Farrell said.The three million ...

Hospitals seek help identifying 3 patients found in Southern California

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 13:18:51 GMT

Hospital staff needs the public's help to identify three male patients found across Southern California.All three men were found near public roads or areas and remain hospitalized at Dignity Health facilities. They were all found without personal items or documentation of their identity.The first patient was discovered on Oct. 10. He was found lying on the sidewalk in front of the Long Beach Library located at 101 Pacific Avenue.Staff described him as a Hispanic man in his mid to late 50s, about 5 feet 7 inches tall and around 137 pounds. He has brown eyes and dark-colored hair with some graying. His left hand has a tattoo featuring a circle with the letter “JJ.” The second “J” is reversed, staff said.Male patient found lying on the sidewalk in front of the Long Beach Library on Oct. 10, 2023. (Dignity Health)The second patient was discovered on Oct. 12. He was found inside a tent on the L.A. riverbed in Long Beach. A good Samaritan brought the man to a Dignity Health hospital where...