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Loons still have ‘bad blood’ from ghastly Open Cup upset loss to Omaha last May

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:25:54 GMT

Minnesota United’s worst MLS-era loss happened 11 months ago, but like most bad times, traumatic memories of it can be easily triggered and come flooding back.The Loons’ third-round U.S. Open Cup game at second-tier Detroit City on Tuesday night conjures up MNUFC’s 2-1 home defeat to third-tier Union Omaha in the 2022 national tournament’s round of 16 last May.“It definitely stuck with us a lot,” Loons fullback D.J. Taylor said Saturday. “I was on the field, so that was a really tough one for me. For the guys, and the club in general, it was really tough on us. We definitely expected to win that game, and we just made a couple of mistakes that led to goals, lousy goals.”Detroit City, of the USL Championship, pulled off their own Open Cup upset a year ago, topping the Columbus Crew 2-1 in the third round. Also last year, Omaha beat Chicago Fire in penalty kicks before knocking off Minnesota.The Loons didn’t play four of their best players against Omaha last year but still took ...

River Falls: Police investigating death of woman from gunshot wound

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:25:54 GMT

A 47-year-old woman was found dead in River Falls, Wis., just after midnight on Monday, according to the River Falls Police Department.Police say they responded to reports of an unconscious person in the 500 block of Bandle Street in River Falls. When officers arrived, they found the body with an apparent gunshot wound, according to a press release from the River Falls Police Department.There is no current threat to the community, police said. It was not clear whether anyone had been arrested as of Monday afternoon in connection with the woman’s death.“This is an active investigation into the cause of death, and limited information is available to be released at this time,” police said. Related ArticlesCrime & Public Safety | Medical examiner: Hai Nguyen death ruled a suicide Crime & Public Safety | ‘Pristine’ Menominee forest at risk for lack of workers Crime & Public Safety | New Richmond mourns l...

Bravery honored, tragedies mourned at crime victims ceremony

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:25:54 GMT

LAKE GEORGE, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Every year, it's a somber tradition. A crowd gathers inside the Warren County Supreme Court chamber, to remember cases heard there - and, more importantly, those cases' victims. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Warren County District Attorney Jason Carusone led the county's annual Crime Victim Memorial Ceremony on Monday morning, highlighting some high-profile cases around Warren County from recent years. He commended the victims who have survived crashes, attacks and abuse - and mourned those who had not."We need to have attention on the victims of crime; it has to be a focus," Carusone said. "You're called a victim for a reason, and some of the ways this is discussed now is in terms of 'survivors' rather than victims. I like that, but not everyone gets to be a survivor - because some victims lose their lives."The theme of this year's ceremony was "Elevate, Engage, and Effect Change." Victims l...

Former employee of St. Louis transgender clinic reaffirms allegations of misconduct

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:25:54 GMT

The former case manager whose allegations against a St. Louis transgender clinic spurred an inquiry by the attorney general says she stands behind her claims, despite an internal investigation by her former employer concluding they are unsubstantiated. Last week, Washington University released the findings of its investigation into allegations of misconduct made by Jamie Reed, who worked as a case manager for the Transgender Center at St. Louis Children’s Hospital for four years. Among the claims made by Reed were that the center gave a majority of children cross-sex hormones and issued prescriptions prior to treating mental health.The university concluded Reed’s allegations did not hold up. In response, Reed released a pair of statements through her attorneys over the weekend raising doubts about the university’s conclusions and calling into question its standard of care. Reed says the numbers cited by the university don’t match what she has calculated in regard...

Fraternity brother in brutal Mizzou hazing case takes plea deal

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:25:54 GMT

COLUMBIA, Mo. -- One of the fraternity brothers who has been charged in a hazing case at Mizzou took a plea deal earlier today. Thomas Shultz of Chesterfield pleaded guilty to supplying alcohol to a minor. The judge sentenced Schultz to 30 days in jail and 100 hours of community service. Top story: Private messages reveal St. Louis warning siren issues Schultz has also been ordered not to drink alcohol or visit any business who serves alcohol. If he violates his probation, he will have to spend a year in jail. He was indicted last June on felony hazing and tampering with evidence.Danny Santulli now lives back at home in Minnesota with his parents after his parents say he was ordered to drink an entire liter of vodka at a Phi Gamma Delta Party in October 2021. Danny at the time was rushing the fraternity. He's now blind and unable to talk or walk.

Missouri farmer sentenced in cattle fraud scheme that led to murders

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:25:54 GMT

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - A northern Missouri farmer, already sentenced in the murders of two Wisconsin brothers, has now been sentenced in a $215,000 cattle fraud scheme. A federal judge sentenced Garland “Joey” Nelson, of Braymer, Missouri, to 32 years in federal prison without parole. Mushroom hunter finds human remains in northern Missouri He will also be required to pay nearly $261,000 in restitution. In October 2022, Nelson pleaded guilty to one count of mail fraud and one count of being a felon in possession of a firearm. Nelson admitted to defrauding Diemel’s Livestock, a Wisconsin company owned by Nicholas and Justin Diemel. Nelson agreed to feed and pasture cattle belonging to Diemel’s Livestock. Nelson was supposed to sell the cattle and send the proceeds to the Diemels.Federal court documents say the Diemels sent several loads of cattle to Nelson from November 2018 through April 2019. Nelson sold some loads of cattle and paid the Diemels.However, Nelson also sold, trade...

Cardinals visit Giants to begin 4-game series

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:25:54 GMT

St. Louis Cardinals (9-13, fourth in the NL Central) vs. San Francisco Giants (7-13, fourth in the NL West)San Francisco; Monday, 9:45 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Cardinals: Jordan Montgomery (2-2, 4.84 ERA, 1.34 WHIP, 19 strikeouts); Giants: Alex Cobb (0-1, 2.79 ERA, 1.50 WHIP, 22 strikeouts)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Cardinals -125, Giants +105; over/under is 8 runsBOTTOM LINE: The San Francisco Giants start a four-game series at home against the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday.San Francisco has a 4-6 record in home games and a 7-13 record overall. The Giants have a 1-3 record in games decided by one run.St. Louis has a 4-5 record in road games and a 9-13 record overall. The Cardinals are 7-2 in games when they scored five or more runs.Monday's game is the first time these teams match up this season.TOP PERFORMERS: Thairo Estrada leads the Giants with four home runs while slugging .532. Wilmer Flores is 12-for-40 with a double, a home run and three RBI over the past 10 games.Nolan...

Opinion: Goodbye Tucker Carlson. I’ll miss the cartoons.

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:25:54 GMT

Tucker Carlson will no longer be on Fox News. The announcement Monday that Carlson and Fox had parted ways came after Fox had agreed to pay out a quarter of a billion dollars to Dominion in a defamation lawsuit that rested heavily on Carlson’s on-air reporting about election fraud coupled with his off-air text messages indicating he thought it all was a hoax.To mark this moment, I’ve pulled some of the best Tucker Carlson cartoons from over the years because sometimes a drawing is worth a thousand words.On Tucker Carlson (Dave Whamond, CagleCartoons.com)On Tucker Carlson (RJ Matson, CagleCartoons.com)On Tucker Carlson (Adam Zyglis, The Buffalo News)On Tucker Carlson (Dave Granlund, CagleCartoons.com)On Tucker Carlson (Bob Englehart, CagleCartoons.com)On Tucker Carlson (Dave Granlund, CagleCartoons.com)On Tucker Carlson (Christopher Weyant, The Boston Globe)On Tucker Carlson (RJ Matson, CQ Roll Call)On Tucker Carlson (Dave Whamond, CagleCartoons.com)On Tucker Carlson (Ed ...

California Republicans blast 'crazy' fixed-rate power bill proposal

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:25:54 GMT

California Republicans are asking state regulators to reject a proposal by California's three largest power companies to create a fixed rate for services based on household income."The ‘fixed-charge’ proposal is nothing but a shameful attempt to exploit and rip off residential customers,’” Senate Republicans said in a letter sent to California’s Public Utilities Commission last week. “Another name for this proposal could be the 'Hard Work Utility Tax,' as it is an unjust and regressive plan that fails to recognize the differences in energy usage among households and unfairly burdens lower-income families.”The passage of Assembly Bill 205 required utilities to simplify power bills while lower costs for lower-income residents. As a result, Southern California Edison, Pacific Gas & Electric and San Diego Gas & Electric submitted a joint proposal to the CPUC earlier this month to create a tiered fixed-rate system that would cover basic services and operating costs.Households wit...

Suspect arrested after standoff in Canyon Country

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:25:54 GMT

A man was taken into custody Monday after an hourslong armed standoff with deputies in Santa Clarita’s Canyon Country neighborhood.The standoff began around 6:20 a.m. in the 19300 block of Newhouse Street where the suspect “barricaded” himself inside his vehicle with a weapon, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.Officials have not said what led to the standoff.Sky5 video showed several armored police vehicles surrounding two white SUVs in a cul-de-sac. Homes in the 19000 block of Newhouse Street were evacuated as a precaution, officials said.The standoff began around 6:20 a.m. in the 19300 block of Newhouse Street where the man “barricaded” himself inside his vehicle with a weapon, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. April 24, 2023. (L.A. County Sheriff's Department)Sky5 video showed several armored police vehicles surrounding two white SUVs in a cul-de-sac. April 24, 2023. (KTLA)Around 12:15 p.m., the Sheriff’s Department tweeted that the ...