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Gophers football: Ski-U-Jah! Minnesota celebrates breakout play of Jah Joyner

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:16:31 GMT

Jah Joyner took an unexpected ride on the coaching carousel during his recruiting visit to the Gophers in December 2019.Then-Minnesota defensive line coach Jim Panagos, with East Coast recruiting connections, brought Joyner onto the U campus from Danbury, Conn. Panagos and others showed Joyner around the U, but Panagos left to be Rutgers’ D-line coach during that same weekend.“It was definitely crazy; I didn’t expect it,” Joyner reflected on his recruiting visit during an interview in July. “But it was really that relationship with coach Fleck. It was the best decision of my life.”While Joyner dealt with whiplash to the realities of college football before he even signed his letter of intent to the U, the fourth-year defensive end is now spinning the heads of offensive tackles.Joyner has led the Gophers in quarterback pressures for the past two seasons, but he acknowledges last year wasn’t the most refined body of work.“I was just out there running around,” he admitted last we...

Northern Minnesota deputy, game warden witness baby born in seat of van

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:16:31 GMT

DEER RIVER — Minnesota conservation officer Vinny Brown had already had a busy opening day of the 2023 Minnesota deer season Saturday, making one bust for illegal cutting of birch trees and then an arrest of a felon possessing a firearm.He really didn’t need the added headache of watching a van passing him, making erratic maneuvers, on Minnesota Highway 46 near Squaw Lake just as evening was setting in.Brown, who had the felon handcuffed in the passenger seat next to him in the front, was driving south from Alvwood, near the Hoot-N-Holler bar — when the van passed him “in a pretty unsafe manner.”“It was snowing, and the roads were starting to get slushy, and I thought it wasn’t a good time for a possible impaired driver, especially with kids in the back seat of the van,” Brown said.Brown, who patrols the woods and waters around Northome in southwest Koochiching County for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, followed the van south, as he was already heading to Grand Rapids...

DMV reminds New Yorkers to register their snowmobiles

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:16:31 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- As winter slowly approaches, the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles is reminding New Yorkers to register their snowmobiles. Registrations must be renewed annually. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! “Winter activities like snowmobiling are important to many of us here in New York,” said Mark J.F. Schroeder, DMV Commissioner and Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee Chair. “DMV is happy to assist customers in getting their snowmobiles registered and ready for use, and we urge all enthusiasts to ride responsibly and never while they are impaired.”All snowmobiles must be registered and have a validation sticker. Owners who complete an online registration can print a temporary certificate that is valid for up to 15 days. The DMV will mail a permanent registration card with the validation sticker. There is no additional charge for the temporary certificate. Help make a difference for a family this holi...

Hochul announces funding for animal shelter upgrades

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:16:31 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- On Tuesday, Governor Kathy Hochul announced that $5 million in state funding is available for critical infrastructure upgrades at animal shelters and humane societies. Projects eligible for funding include renovating dog kennels, improving medical facilities, and building more efficient shelters to reduce overall operational costs. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! “New York State’s Companion Animal Capital Fund has made a real difference to shelters across the state and the animals in their care,” said Governor Hochul. “I’m proud that the funding announced today will continue to build on the great work of this program, helping New York’s animals stay happy and healthy as they await their forever homes."Funding is made available through New York State's Companion Animal Capital Fund. To date, New York has dedicated $33 million to the program, and 84 projects have been awarded funding. Chick-fil-A propos...

Women's Health Wednesday: Alzheimer's disease

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:16:31 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) - There are more than 6 million Americans, age 65 or above, living with Alzheimer's disease and the majority of them are women. Not only are women more likely to develop Alzheimer's, they're also more likely to be the caregiver to someone with the disease which can take a toll on their health. The Alzheimer's Association says female caregivers may experience higher levels of depression and impaired health than men.One of the main reasons women are more likely to develop Alzheimer's is because of age an overall life expectancy. There are some this women can do to reduce their risk.In this weeks Women's Health Wednesday, we explore more about this topic with Dr. Rebecca Stetzer, MD, a neurologist with Albany Medical Center.

Police called to St. Louis Ranken Technical College campus

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:16:31 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- There is a large police presence at Ranken Technical College in the 4400 block of Finney in St. Louis. Officers were called to the campus for a report of shots fired.Police say that they are not classifying the incident as a shooting. They have also not found a victim.Bommarito Automotive Group SkyFOX helicopter is above the area. Police have streets blocked off and workers wearing hard hats can be seen standing outside one building. There are dozens of St. Louis City police and campus security vehicles parked in front of buildings.This is a developing story. More information will be posted here as it comes into the FOX 2 newsroom. Refresh this post for the latest update.

KEZK flips the switch to 2023 holiday music

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:16:31 GMT

ST. LOUIS – Blair Ledet, a familiar face from FOX2, recently made her debut on KEZK 102.5 FM by kicking off the holiday season with the switch to Christmas music. Ledet had the honor of starting the festive musical journey with Mariah Carey's timeless hit, "All I Want for Christmas Is You." Julie Tristian, 102.5 on-air host, shared her enthusiasm for the music, saying that it brings joy and happiness to everyone. She received several texts and messages from eager listeners inquiring about when the music would start. The timing is an annual tradition the station keeps a secret.  Iced tea DNA unmasks alleged ‘thirsty burglar’ in O’Fallon Tristian plays holiday hits from 6 to 10 a.m. and again from 12 to 5 p.m. Listeners have been requesting their favorite Christmas songs, with Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas Is You," The Carpenter's "Home for the Holidays," and the ever-popular Michael Bublé tracks topping the list. What is even more exciting is that listeners can now enjo...

The Eagles performing at Enterprise Center in February

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:16:31 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Rock band 'The Eagles' recently announced seven new shows for their 'Long Goodbye' tour. The Enterprise Center is hosting one of the shows on Tuesday, February 6.  Tickets go on sale starting Friday, November 17, at 10:00 a.m.Over time, the Eagles have achieved 14 Top 40 hits. Their 1976 album 'Hotel California' is also the third best-selling album of all time.'Long Goodbye' TourJan. 16: Palm Springs, CA | Acrisure ArenaFeb 6: St. louis, MO | Enterprise Center Feb. 10: Omaha, NE | CHI Health Center OmahaFeb. 13: Tulsa, OK | BOK CenterFeb. 17: New Orleans, LA | Smoothie King CenterMarch 4 : Orlando, FL | Amway CenterMarch 14: Charlotte, NC | Spectrum Center

St. Louis's vibrant culinary scene is now a movie

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:16:31 GMT

ST. LOUIS – St. Louis's vibrant culinary scene is about to make an appearance on the silver screen as part of the St. Louis International Film Festival. The screening is scheduled for November 15 and is set to last for 30 minutes.The film titled "The Flavor of St. Louis" will showcase various restaurants in the area, including renowned establishments such as Indo and Sado, Take Root Hospitality, and La Pâtisserie Chouquette. Results: November 7 Missouri Special Election The film is a platform for the restaurant owners—Nick Bognar, Michael and Tara Gallina, and Simone Faure—to share their stories. "Flavor of St. Louis" offers viewers a delightful tour of the best dining destinations in St. Louis.This film is part of an eight-documentary series event held at the Alamo Drafthouse. Other featured films include "The Places Music Has Taken Me: An Unfinished Story of Sarah Bryan Miller," "Mr. Z: What Happens Early in Life Lasts a Lifetime," and "We Are Distance Runners: The Marathon Hat ...

Four more ski areas open this weekend, with Vail’s earliest opening in 25 years

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:16:31 GMT

Vail, Breckenridge, Loveland and Wolf Creek will open this weekend, bringing to eight the number of Colorado ski areas welcoming skiers and snowboarders. For Vail, it will mark the earliest opening since 1998.Colorado ski areas that previously opened include Arapahoe Basin, Keystone, Eldora and Winter Park. Copper Mountain is scheduled to open on Monday.Vail, Breckenridge and Loveland open on Friday. At Vail, both gondolas will be running. The Eagle Bahn from Lionshead will serve a beginner area at Eagles Nest, and Gondola One will be running from Vail Village to Mid-Vail. Two Mid-Vail trails will be open, Ramshorn and Swingsville, served by the Mountaintop Express lift to the summit.“Swingsville is a green run, but it’s a little bit of an advanced beginner run,” said Vail spokesman John Plack. “Ramshorn is an intermediate run. We’re expecting at least 55 acres to be open. If we can make more snow, and we get a good natural snowfall, we’ll open wh...