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Gophers, Tommies hockey to open 2023 season with Oct. 13 doubleheader at the X

Published Tue, 19 Nov 2024 09:47:09 GMT

With the University of Minnesota already a mainstay in the college hockey ranks, and the University of St. Thomas trying to catch up, the schools have set their first date for this fall.The weekend doubleheader between the Gophers and Tommies will start on Oct. 13 at the Xcel Energy Center with the women’s teams playing at 4 p.m. and the men’s teams playing at 7:30 p.m.“We are excited to play the Gophers, one of the best programs in all of college hockey,” Tommies men’s hockey coach Rico Blasi said in a release. “It’s also a great opportunity to play in one of the best hockey venues in the country, and we are appreciative of the hospitality from Xcel Energy Center staff and the Minnesota Wild.”“We are very excited to play in a premier venue like Xcel Energy Center,” Tommies women’s hockey coach Joel Johnson added in a release. “The opportunity to have this matchup in downtown Saint Paul, in the ‘State of Hockey,’ against a storie...

Carlos Correa’s clutch double in seventh lifts Twins to second straight win over Padres

Published Tue, 19 Nov 2024 09:47:09 GMT

Carlos Correa knew this was coming. Even if some Twins fans had their doubts.For the second time in 18 hours, Correa delivered a key hit as the Twins knocked off San Diego. On Thursday, it was a tie-breaking two-run double in the seventh inning, lifting the Twins to a 5-3 victory over the Padres.Correa has struggled offensively so far this season, and Minnesota’s $35 million man was greeted with more than a smattering of boos on Tuesday after a 4-for-25 road trip dropped his season batting average to .193.He responded on Wednesday with a blast off the bullpen fence for a RBI double.On Thursday, he one-upped himself, lacing a shot down the third-base line and into the corner, driving home two runs.“A hit like that was coming,” said Correa, who had noticed recent trends indicating that a course correction was imminent. “I’ve been feeling pretty good for the last week, hitting some balls hard. Eventually things are going to come, so just keep trusting the process, keep working in the c...

Small plane crashes at South Albany Airport

Published Tue, 19 Nov 2024 09:47:09 GMT

SELKIRK, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating after a plane crashed at the South Albany Airport in Selkirk on Thursday. The crash took place around 3:40 p.m. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Police said a Cessna single engine plane crashed shortly after takeoff and landed about 100 ft. off the runway. Three people were on board at the time. All three were taken to the hospital with unknown injuries.The National Transportation Safety Board has also been contacted.

Pursuit ends on I-64 in Downtown St. Louis; officer hurt, suspect arrested

Published Tue, 19 Nov 2024 09:47:09 GMT

ST. LOUIS - One officer was hurt Thursday afternoon in a pursuit that ended on Interstate 64 in Downtown St. Louis. The officer's injuries are considered non-life-threatening. Police have arrested one suspect in the investigation. Crime ring based in St. Charles targeted small towns The pursuit began around 3 p.m. Thursday in Overland. According to the Overland Police Department, officers spotted a vehicle wanted out of St. Louis City near Page and I-170. As the officer approached the vehicle, the driver took off, leading to a miles-long pursuit.The Overland Police Department says the suspect was arrested near I-64 and 7th Street in Downtown St. Louis. Before that, there was a crash on I-64 near Hanley Road. Police say the suspect was wanted for domestic violence, in addition to the stolen vehicle. SkyFOX, powered by Bommarito Automotive Group, flew over I-64 in Downtown St. Louis and noticed some eastbound traffic delays amid the investigation. Additional details are limited. FO...

Man convicted of killing St. Louis County police officer challenges guilty verdict

Published Tue, 19 Nov 2024 09:47:09 GMT

CLAYTON, Mo. - Trenton Forster was convicted of first-degree murder for killing St. Louis County police officer Blake Snyder in October 2016. Forster is challenging that verdict, seeking post-conviction relief."A post-conviction relief is generally collaterally attacking a conviction and trying to establish that something was constitutionally infirm with the conviction, such as ineffective assistance of counsel or jurisdictional issues," said attorney Scott Rosenblum, Rosenblum, Schwartz & Fry.Trenton did not appear in court Thursday morning. Judge Kristine Kerr said he will not testify.The defense claims Foster is bipolar, and made a snap decision when he saw Officer Snyder in the dark outside the house where he was staying that October morning. They are making a case for diminished capacity defense. Crime ring based in St. Charles targeted small towns "Diminished capacity is not what we would typically call ‘not guilty by reason of insanity,’" Rosenblum said. "[It] is a defe...

Suspect wanted in Ferguson bank robbery

Published Tue, 19 Nov 2024 09:47:09 GMT

FERGUSON, Mo. - The FBI and Ferguson Police Department are searching for a man accused in a Ferguson bank robbery Thursday morning.The robbery happened around 9:15 a.m. at a US Bank in the 200 block of North Florissant Road. Crime ring based in St. Charles targeted small towns Investigators have not disclosed information as to how much might have been stolen or whether there were any injuries stemming from the robbery. Police are searching for the suspect, who was described as a Black man around six feet tall. He was caught on surveillance video wearing a brown long-sleeved shirt, black pants, a hat, glasses and a medical mask, carrying a black backpack. The FBI and Ferguson Police Department are searching for a man accused in a Ferguson bank robbery Thursday morning. (Photos courtesy: FBI)The FBI and Ferguson Police Department are searching for a man accused in a Ferguson bank robbery Thursday morning. (Photos courtesy: FBI)The FBI and Ferguson Police Department are searching fo...

Rockies podcast: Colorado, winners of eight of 10, showing life despite another key injury to the rotation

Published Tue, 19 Nov 2024 09:47:09 GMT

In this edition of the On The Rox podcast presented by BetSafe Colorado, Denver Post sportswriters Kyle Newman and Patrick Saunders break down the Rockies’ recent surge following the first 20-loss April in club history.What’s to make of the Rockies’ hot streak (eight wins in their last 10 games) and a 4-2 road trip that included series victories over the Mets and Pirates? How excited should Rockies fans be about rookie outfielder Brenton Doyle? How worried should they be about Antonio Senzatela’s arm injury? What are storylines to watch in the upcoming homestand against the Phillies and Reds?This questions are addressed and more in a packed show.Subscribe to the podcastSoundCloud | iTunes | Stitcher | RSS

California man deliberately crashed plane to get YouTube views, feds say

Published Tue, 19 Nov 2024 09:47:09 GMT

With multiple camera shots and slick editing, Trevor Jacob documented the dramatic moments when his small plane crashed into a Santa Barbara County hillside as he parachuted to safety.The 2021 video titled, "I Crashed My Airplane," quickly amassed hundreds of thousands of views on YouTube.The only problem: it was all staged.On Wednesday, Jacob, 29, pleaded guilty to a felony charge of obstructing a federal investigation after admitting to intentionally crashing the plane to get views on his YouTube channel, the United States Department of Justice announced. He faces up to 20 years in federal prison.According to the plea agreement, Jacob had secured a sponsorship from a company that sold various products, including a wallet, which he intended to promote in a YouTube video.On Nov. 24, prosecutors say Jacob took off from the Lompoc City Airport in his single-engine Taylorcraft BL-65 on a solo flight purportedly destined for Mammoth Lakes.About 30 minutes later, while flying above the L...

Burglars use truck to smash through Burbank storefront, steal $70K worth of merch (video)

Published Tue, 19 Nov 2024 09:47:09 GMT

Police are searching for at least 10 people who were caught on video plowing a truck into a high-end store in Burbank and stealing thousands of dollars worth of merchandise.The incident occurred around 1:30 a.m. Thursday at Magnolia Park, located at 3500 Magnolia Blvd.The suspects used a pickup truck to ram into the front of the store, video shared with KTLA showed.Before that, they almost took down a tree and moved a large concrete bench while attempting to drive into the store in reverse. It took several tries to crash into the store, with some suspects removing trash bins and directing the driver.Eventually, the driver plowed through a scissor gate fence used for added security and 10 hooded suspects are seen barging into the store and taking anything they could grab.Surveillance video shared by Magnolia Park of a smash and grab is seen on May 11, 2023. Surveillance video shared by Magnolia Park of a smash and grab is seen on May 11, 2023. The damage storefront is seen hours afte...

Public health urges 'high-risk' L.A. residents to get mpox vaccine ahead of Pride events

Published Tue, 19 Nov 2024 09:47:09 GMT

With Pride Month swiftly approaching, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health "strongly recommends" people at higher risk of contracting mpox to get two doses of the readily available vaccine.Mpox, previously known as Monkeypox, became a global health emergency last year following a rash of outbreaks across the globe.Mpox is spread through skin-to-skin contact and can cause myriad symptoms, including painful rash or lesions, fever, muscle aches and respiratory issues. The viral infection has an incubation period as long as 17 days, and many carriers of the virus might be contagious while remaining symptom-free, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. While not typically fatal, at least one person is believed to have died with mpox in L.A. County last year, and health officials recommend as many as four weeks of isolation to ensure an infection has cleared.Mpox can be spread to anyone, health officials said, but during last year's outbreak, gay, bisexu...