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NFL Draft: Vikings have many needs, few picks

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:32:30 GMT

With the 23rd pick in the first round, and just five picks in seven rounds overall, it could well be a mildly slow NFL Draft for the Vikings when it begins with Round 1 on Thursday night.As it stood on Wednesday, the Vikings were set to pick too late Thursday to nab a super-hyped player who would send fans’ hearts racing — quarterbacks Bryce Young or C.J. Stroud, or Alabama defensive end Will Anderson Jr. — and had too few later picks to package in a deal to move up.On the other hand, the Vikings seem to have a lot of unfinished business that can most effectively be addressed starting Thursday, and that could bring some surprises.Minnesota has decisions to make on running back Dalvin Cook and edge rusher Za’Darius Smith, signed but apparently unhappy and/or unwanted. They could be moved for late-round draft picks, or perhaps as part of a package for a depth player. And in their quest to find a successor to quarterback Kirk Cousins, entering a contract year, the Vikings reportedly ha...

Twins pitcher Kenta Maeda leaves with injury in blowout loss to Yankees

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:32:30 GMT

For the third time in four games this season, Kenta Maeda’s pitching start on Wednesday ended with him walking off the field alongside a trainer.In his season debut earlier this season, his first start since undergoing Tommy John surgery in 2021, Maeda left in the sixth inning after a brilliant outing, feeling some fatigue. He completed six innings in his next start, though afterwards the Twins decided to skip his next turn in the rotation, citing the fatigue and soreness he felt post-start.Maeda’s third start was disrupted in the second inning last time out when he was hit flush on the ankle by a comebacker, crumpling to a heap before gingerly walking off the field.After questions all week about his status, Maeda started on Wednesday and, two visits from the trainer later, he walked off with Nick Paparesta. In between was one of the worst starts of his career during which he gave up 11 runs (10 earned) in the Twins’ 12-6 loss to the New York Yankees on Wednesday afternoon at Target...

‘Psycho bouldering’ at the End of the World

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:32:30 GMT

As I approach the End of the World, a dark seaside cliff of hardened lava, my gaze pivots between the clifftop and the rolling swell of ocean below. The rocks look a lot higher in person than the photos led me to believe. Adrenaline hits me.End of the World is on the west side of the Big Island of Hawaii, where my wife, son and our nanny, Sofia, took an eight-day vacation this month. Climbing was merely icing on the cake of what was supposed to be a freediving trip for me, but things didn’t quite turn out as planned.At the side of the cave we eye potential routes and mime sequences we envision. “You can’t fall in the middle of the cave because the tide will smash you into the rocks,” a local teenager tells us. “I’ve seen people medivacked out of here.”Great, I think. Just what we need: another trip to the hospital.On the first one, fie days ago, I went in for what I thought was a sinus infection and ended up COVID positive. So much for freediving. Or much of anything really.By the l...

Moving forward, Timberwolves must better utilize regular season to chart path for playoff success

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:32:30 GMT

So much was working against the Timberwolves in their first-round playoff series against Denver, which ended in a 4-1 series defeat punctuated by Tuesday’s Game 5 loss in Colorado.They were the No. 8 seed trying to topple the West’s best. They were attempting to do so without the likes of Jaden McDaniels, Naz Reid and, eventually, Kyle Anderson. This all came on the heels of Minnesota having to scratch and claw its way through the play-in tournament just to reach the playoffs.Minnesota’s postseason mountain was steep, and the team received credit for the way it battled Denver tooth-and-nail over the final four games of the series under those circumstances.But it’s difficult to feel too bad for a team that caused so many of its wounds. Certainly there are things out of a team’s control every season — Karl-Anthony Towns’ calf strain threw a major wrench in the season’s plans. Naz Reid’s wrist fracture stunted what Minnesota felt was legitimate growth occurring late in the season with ...

Police located a deceased male in the Mohawk River

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:32:30 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- On Wednesday morning, the New York State Police Underwater Recovery Team recovered the body of a deceased male in the Mohawk River. Police believe the identity of the body to be Ryan J. Liszewski. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Liszewski was reported missing and was believed to have been last seen on April 8 in Schenectady. An autopsy is expected to be conducted on Thursday. Police do not suspect foul play at this time.

DEC responds to illegal bear taking in Dutchess County

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:32:30 GMT

DOVER, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- On April 22, Environmental Conservation Officer Wamsley received a call from the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office about a bear being shot. Police were responding to a report of shots fired when they observed a subject dragging a bear back to his home. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The subject told ECO Wamsley the bear had attacked his dog, prompting him to shoot it. According to ECO Wamsley, the story did not match up with the physical evidence. ECO Wamsley concluded the subject's dog went after the bear and the subject followed, before shooting and killing the bear.The homeowner was issued several tickets including taking a bear out of season, illegal take of protected wildlife, and hunting/taking a protected animal without a license. The bear was seized as evidence and donated.

Howlin' at the Moon concert series returns to Mabee Farm

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:32:30 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Mabee Farm in Rotterdam Junction announced the return of their Howlin' at the Moon concert series. The shows will feature host band Everest Rising, alongside a different headlining act for each performance. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Starting in June, the five show Americana music series will take place in Mabee Farm's "The Barn," which offers a warm atmosphere and rustic charm to every concert. The lineup of acts ranges in genre from folk and bluegrass, to rock and country. Series LineupJune 1: Hold On Honeys with Everest RisingJuly 6: Jim Gaudet & the Railroad BoysAugust 3: Sara Milonovich & DaisycutterAugust 31: Big Fez & the SurfmaticsOctober 5: The Moon Shells Freddie Mercury’s eclectic collection of ‘clutter’ for sale Each show will begin at 7 p.m. and will begin with a performance by Everest Rising. Admission is $10, and there will be beer and wine available for sale....

Troy man arrested on stalking and menacing charges

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:32:30 GMT

COLONIE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- On April 21, a Troy man was arrested following a menacing complaint made on April 9. The suspect, Ramar J. Martin, 37, was charged with Stalking, two counts of Criminal Contempt, Menacing, Reckless Endangerment, Reckless Endangerment of Property, and other Vehicle and Traffic Law violations. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! According to the police, a victim had made a walk-in complaint at around 1:52 a.m. on April 9, saying they had been menaced with what appeared to be a firearm on State Route 7 in Colonie. Investigations determined that Martin had followed the victim and attempted to force them off the roadway. Martin then attempted to stop the victim's vehicle by blocking their travel lane. He then allegedly exited his vehicle and brandished and pointed a handgun at the victim. Albany man arrested following road rage incident in Colonie The victim had an active stay-away order of protection aga...

Warren County woman accused of stealing from elderly resident

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:32:30 GMT

WARRENSBURG, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Warren County woman has been accused of stealing money from an elderly person. New York State Police said Jennifer Winter, 36, of Warrensburg, was arrested on April 22. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! In February, troopers received a report from an elderly resident in Warren County reporting fraudulent bank and credit card activity. After an investigation, police found that Winter, who is known to the victim, allegedly used the victim’s credit card multiple times without their permission. Winter is also accused of cashing a fraudulent check written to her from the victim’s bank account.In total, Winter is accused of stealing over $8,000. She was charged with third-degree grand larceny. Winter was issued an appearance ticket to return to the Queensbury Town Court on May 8 and released. 

5 honored for rescuing missing boy, 3, from NYC train tracks

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:32:30 GMT

NEW YORK (WPIX) — A group of transit workers have been honored for rescuing a 3-year-old boy with autism who was found on a New York train track earlier this month, officials said. The five Metropolitan Transit Authority employees—Shawn Loughran, Williams Kennedy, Marcus Higgins, Max Chong and Christopher Fraina—were hailed as heroes during a commendation ceremony Tuesday. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! (Credit: MTA)“Everybody’s quick thinking and the perfect timing allowed us to get this child off the tracks and back to his family," Kennedy said. Lake George students learn how to be firefighters On April 6, the Metro-North crew saw the child was stuck on the top of the third rail on the northbound train tracks near the Tarrytown station. A video released by the MTA showed the train slowing down before Higgins jumped onto the tracks and sprinted 40 yards to retrieve the toddler. The team then took the child back to the ...