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Vikings host night practice in Eagan with thousands of fans in attendance

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 22:44:06 GMT

The official time of the sunset in Eagan on Thursday was 8:36 p.m.The lights at TCO Performance Center were on long before that.It’s become an annual tradition for the Vikings. They host a night practice in front of fans at some point in training camp. They are actually doing a couple of them this year.“Something we’re really excited about,” Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell said. “My first exposure to it last year, I was shocked by not only the turn out, the energy and the environment that we can create for a training camp practice.”It was a similar vibe on Thursday night, with fans braving the 90-degree temperatures, lining up at the gates a couple of hours before the practice even started.Though the spectacle was designed to get the fans in the spirit, the Vikings made sure to get some good work in under the lights.“I told our guys we do it as much for them as we do our fans,” O’Connell said. “We’ll do some diffe...

Cranesville Volunteer Dept. receives helipad for three counties

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 22:44:06 GMT

CRANESVILLE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -Out in Montgomery County, when it comes to medical help, the Cranesville Fire Department got a new tool. A small crowd gathered outside the fire department to watch the LifeNet helicopter land on the new helipad.Chief Jake Champain says the need for the platform became more apparent as time went on. “Last year we had a handful of calls, a helicopter was needed. In this area there is no easy landing zone so I had the idea in November of 2022.”According to the Montgomery County Sheriff, helicopters have landed in the area previously for medical emergencies, but not in this dedicated, safer setting. Landing lights are installed around the edge of the pad, along with reflectors to alert traffic of the location. Local musician defended and praised online by Metallica “The pilot of this chopper here said that this is one of the best landing areas that he’s seen so far. We’re really proud of what we’ve accomplished," described Highway Superintendent for the To...

Seniors 'running low' on food, faced with broken elevators at St. Louis apartment building

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 22:44:06 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Some seniors inside a St. Louis apartment building say they're stranded after the elevator in their building started operating for an hour but is now broken again.Residents at Roosevelt Towne Apartments, located on Euclid near Delmar, said the elevators have not worked in nearly three weeks.Bertha Darty is 69 years old and relies on a walker to get around."I cannot walk down the steps; I cannot stand up on my leg," she said.Her husband, William Darty, is in his 70s. The right side of his body is paralyzed."They don't know when the elevators are going to be repaired," he said.Despite the couple's invite into their home, security told FOX 2's team to leave the day before. The husband and wife did a phone interview instead while standing in the stairwell windows."I haven't heard anything, but they said they were going to put us up in a hotel," William said. Harper Finn passes away, St. Louis Medical Examiner confirms According to records from the Missouri Secretary of Sta...

Three suspects arrested in shooting outside 7-Eleven in Arvada

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 22:44:06 GMT

Three suspects have been arrested in connection to a shooting at a 7-Eleven store in Arvada.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Man killed in City Park West shooting Crime and Public Safety | Suspect arrested in southwest Denver shooting that killed one Crime and Public Safety | El Paso County officials arrest six juveniles in February Falcon homicides Crime and Public Safety | Man found guilty of attempted murder for shooting Littleton police officer Crime and Public Safety | Man pleads guilty to second-degree murder in Denver shooting death The shooting happened July 28 outside the store at 7355 Ralston Road, according to the Arvada Police Department. Three people who were shot were treated on scene and at a hospital for injuries. The suspects fled the scene.Investigators developed information on two male suspects and a third suspect, a woman, who were all arrested this week without further incid...

Lottery scratcher sold in Los Angeles nets $2M for owner

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 22:44:06 GMT

A lottery scratcher sold in the Chinatown neighborhood of Los Angeles is one of several multimillion dollar scratchers sold in California in recent weeks.The scratcher, an "Instant Prize Crossword" game, was sold at Dragon Gate Inn at 818 N Hill St.The lucky winner was identified by California Lottery officials as Jay Inkhothavong. Inkhothavong won $2 million on the scratcher, the California Lottery said.News of Inkhothavong's win came as lottery fever sweeps across much of the nation as the Mega Millions Lottery exceeds $1.2 billion, and shortly after a $1.08 billion Powerball ticket was sold in Los Angeles.It's unclear when the winning ticket was purchased, as it can often take several weeks for the California Lottery to verify a win and winners don't always come forward as soon as they realize they've struck gold. We reached out to the California Lottery after business hours with hopes of getting that information soon. In addition to Inkhothavong's win, several other tickets rece...

Public warned of increased coyote sightings at Chino park

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 22:44:06 GMT

Authorities are warning the public of increased coyote sightings at a park in Chino.City officials said staff and visitors at Ruben S. Ayala Park, also known as "Ayala Park," have reported recent sightings of coyotes roaming the area throughout the day.The 140-acre community park located on the corner of Central and Edison Avenues boasts a variety of facilities including baseball/softball fields, a skate park, soccer fields, picnic pavilions, a children’s playground, batting cages and more.Witnesses reported spotting coyotes throughout the sprawling facility as park staff said the animals are not confined to one particular area.So far, there have been no instances of coyotes displaying directly aggressive behavior towards humans, staff members note.“They are generally afraid of humans and will keep their distance unless provoked or attracted by food sources,” city officials said. “Coyotes are a significant part of our ecosystem, playing an essential role in controlling rodent popula...

California partnering with Chinese province to fight climate change 

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 22:44:06 GMT

The state of California announced a new joint initiative with the Chinese province of Hainan to help fight climate change. State officials met with their Chinese counterparts to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Thursday; the MOU outlines five areas of cooperation between California and Hainan. Reducing air pollution Developing and implementing climate adaptation and carbon neutrality plans Advancing clean energy Accelerating zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) Creating nature-based solutions Governor Gavin Newsom has also recently joined the governors of Washington, Oregon and the Canadian province of British Columbia to “recommit the region to climate action,” according to a release from the governor’s office. “We are an ocean apart, but we share the same goals – leaving this planet better off for our kids and grandkids,” Governor Newsom said about the MOU with Hainan on Thursday. “Working together with global partners like the province of Ha...

2 Navy sailors charged with sending military info to China

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 22:44:06 GMT

By Julie Watson and Lolita C. Baldor | Associated PressSAN DIEGO — Two U.S. Navy sailors were charged Thursday with providing sensitive military information to China — including details on wartime exercises, naval operations and critical technical material.The two sailors, both based in California, were charged with similar moves to provide sensitive intelligence to the Chinese. But they were separate cases, and it wasn’t clear if the two were courted or paid by the same Chinese intelligence officer as part of a larger scheme. Federal officials at a news conference in San Diego declined to specify whether the sailors were aware of each other’s actions.Both men pleaded not guilty in federal courts in San Diego and Los Angeles. They were ordered to be held until their detention hearings, which will take place Aug. 8 in those same cities.U.S. officials have for years expressed concern about the espionage threat they say the Chinese government poses, bringing criminal cases ...

South Korean police are pursuing suspect in a high school stabbing in second such incident in 2 days

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 22:44:06 GMT

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korean police are pursuing suspect in a high school stabbing in second such incident in 2 days.Source

Arizona in talks to join Big 12, AP source says. Arizona State deciding on possible move, too

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 22:44:06 GMT

Arizona is in talks to join the Big 12, a person with direct knowledge of the discussions told The Associated Press, and a board of regents meeting Thursday night could determine whether Arizona State is ready to leave the Pac-12, too, and join the Wildcats.The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because neither the school nor the conference were prepared to finalize an invitation to the Wildcats.The person added that Arizona State was not as far along in the process, which could slow down Arizona’s final decision because the Tucson-based school would prefer to be in sync with its rivals from Tempe.The boards of regents for Arizona’s two biggest universities, along with the University of Washington, scheduled special meetings for Thursday night amid speculation that more Pac-12 schools could leave the flailing conference.The Arizona Board of Regents, which oversees Arizona and Arizona State, were holding a closed executive session to look at possible legal advice ...