Minnesota Archery in Schools program hits its mark
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 10:47:58 GMT
DULUTH — Tanner Cismowski seemed small compared to some of the older kids he was lined up with last weekend at the Minnesota Archery in the Schools state tournament, but that didn’t seem to bother him.On the firing line on the ice-free floor at Amsoil Arena, with dozens of other archers from across the state and with hundreds of people watching from the stands, the fifth-grader from Mesabi East prepared to draw back his bow aiming at a 3D target in the shape of a wild turkey.Dead silence filled the arena until a referee’s whistle sounded and arrows started flying toward targets.Thwap. Cismowksi’s first arrow hit dead-center. Thwap. Another just missed the center zone. Thwap. Another one close to the high-score area.It’s the kind of accuracy that won Cismowski, now 10, a trip to nationals last year, as a fourth-grader, his first year ever shooting a bow.“It’s fun,” Cismowski said. “I like it because you get to go around to different places” to compete.Dozens of archers li...Your Money: A look ahead to the second quarter
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 10:47:58 GMT
Bruce Helmer and Peg WebbWith the first three months of 2023 behind us, it’s a good time to take stock of your financial plan. In this article, we’re focusing on the items that can help you stick to a financial plan between now and June.April: Risk ManagementApril is the cruelest month, and not just because the weather can be iffy, or your taxes are due on April 18. Turns out it’s also a good month to become more aware of the various types of risk around you.Check your credit standing. With data breaches and identity theft on the rise, it’s important that you remain vigilant for the warning signs of identity theft. Telltale signs include payments reported on your credit card statements that you didn’t make or credit cards accounts that you don’t recognize. Even spelling mistakes with your name and address on financial documents could be suspect.Some people have turned to credit monitoring services for protection. These services automatically notify you of errors or inconsistencies i...Upstate Canna Co. becomes the first Capital District marijuana retail dispensary to open
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 10:47:58 GMT
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Two years ago, the Cannabis Law was passed in New York state. Now Upstate Canna Co. is the first to open its doors for business in the Capital District.Joanne Soucy drove from Cohoes and was the first in line. She had just had surgery but didn’t want to take any prescription medications to handle the pain.“Nothing works for me,” Soucy said. “So I was hoping they could find something here to help me.” Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Tom Constantine has lived in Schenectady County for over 50 years, and he says he understands why marijuana is medically needed but still worries about the location.“The open sales, let alone just here locally, is going to hurt local businesses,” he said. “You know we have children here, karate and dance shops.”Sean Kent is the Co-owner of Union Street Barbershop- just four doors down from the dispensary. He understands the concerns but says this will only help surrounding...New Period Pantry comes to Lark Street in Albany
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 10:47:58 GMT
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A new period pantry has arrived! Capital Region Menstrual Health (CRMH) partnered with Trinity Alliance of the Capital Region to bring free period products to the Arbor Hill area. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The new period pantry will be located at 47 Lark Street in Albany next to the parking lot for Trinity Alliance. Other period pantry locations are listed below.FSS Period Pantry, 200 Green Street, AlbanyBethesda House Period Pantry, 834 State Street, SchenectadySICM Period Pantry, 839 Albany Street, SchenectadyYWCA Period Pantry, 44 Washington Avenue, SchenectadyNew Period Pantry on Lark Street in Albany (Photo: CRMH)New Period Pantry on Lark Street in Albany (Photo: CRMH)New Period Pantry on Lark Street in Albany (Photo: CRMH)Two Missouri soldiers among victims in deadly Army helicopter crash
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 10:47:58 GMT
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — The nine service members who died in a crash involving two U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopters ranged in age from 23 to 36 and were from seven states, the military said Friday, as it released the identities of the soldiers and an investigative team continued its probe of the accident.A military news release said the service members came from Florida, Texas, Missouri, California, North Carolina, Alabama and New Jersey.The soldiers from Missouri have been identified as Chief Warrant Officer 2 Rusten Smith, 32, of Rolla, Missouri and Chief Warrant Officer 2 Zachary Esparza, 36, of Jackson, Missouri. “This is a time of great sadness for the 101st Airborne Division. The loss of these Soldiers will reverberate through our formations for years to come,” said Maj. Gen. JP McGee, commanding general of the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) and Fort Campbell.Two HH-60 Black Hawk medical evacuation helicopters crashed near Fort Campbell on Wednesday night in southwest Ke...Two die in separate I-70 crashes overnight in St. Louis
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 10:47:58 GMT
ST. LOUIS - Two people died in separate multi-car crashes overnight in St. Louis City on Interstate 70. The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department reports the crashes happened more than four hours apart, but within a few miles of each other. The first crash happened around 9:30 p.m. in the eastbound lanes of Interstate 70 near West Florissant Avenue. Two cars collided, and one victim was rushed to the hospital, though died from their injuries. Top Stories: Courts connect four St. Louis infant exposure deaths to one woman The second crash happened around 2 a.m. Saturday in the westbound lanes of Interstate 70 near East Grand Boulevard. At least two cars collided, and one victim was pronounced dead at the scene. Police have not disclosed the names of anyone involved in either crash, and both are part of separate investigations.Klauss, Löwen near MLS leaderboards as CITY SC brings perfect record into third home match
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 10:47:58 GMT
ST. LOUIS - Klauss and Eduard Löwen, two established leaders on St. Louis CITY SC, rank at or near the top of MLS leaderboards for many stats amid the franchise's historic 5-0 start. St. Louis returns home for its third home match next Saturday, April 1, against Minnesota United FC. Kickoff is at 7:30 p.m.Coming into the matchup, Klauss ranks second with five goals, second with nine on-target shot attempts, and is tied for sixth in shots with 17. Sign up for FOX 2 newsletters for headlines without social media Löwen is tied for the most assists in the league with four, ranks second with 10 tackles and seventh with 12 successful dribbles.Also for CITY SC, John Nelson ranks among the league’s Top 5 in tackles with 11. Roman Bürki has started all five games in net and now has two clean sheets on the year, tied for second most in the league. Fans can catch the action with MLS Season Pass through Apple TV or listen to CITY SC games on 98.1 FM.Two motorcyclists die in separate two-vehicle crashes in metro Denver
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 10:47:58 GMT
Two motorcycle rides died in separate two-vehicle traffic crashes Friday night in the metro area.About 8:15 p.m., a rider died in a crash with an SUV at East Mexico Avenue and South Helena Street, the Aurora Police Department said in a news release.The motorcyclist, a man on a Kawasaki, was driving eastbound on Mexico and the driver of an Infiniti FX35 was turning left from westbound Mexico on to southbound Helena when the crash happened, police said. The motorcyclist, who was wearing a helmet, died at the scene. The 18-year-old driver of the SUV was not injured. An investigation is ongoing.Another motorcyclist, a woman, died in a crash with a car at East 104th Avenue and York Street, the Thornton Police Department said in an 11:23 p.m. tweet. She died at the scene and the driver of the car involved, also a woman, was taken to a hospital for minor injuries. The crash is under investigation.Thornton PD is investigating a car VS motorcycle fatal accident at E 104th Ave / York St. The ...Denver weather: Less wind, sunny skies and warmer weather
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 10:47:58 GMT
Winds will be much calmer on Saturday in the metro area, but warmer, dry weather continues to raise wildfire concerns south and east of Denver along the Front Range and into the Eastern Plains.In Denver, skies will be sunny and the high temperature will climb to about 67 degrees according to the National Weather Service. Winds will gust to about 16 mph.Critical and elevated fire weather conditions are expected in a widespread area southeast of Denver to include Castle Rock, Colorado Springs, Limon, Cañon City, Pueblo and southeastern Colorado to the Kansas and New Mexico state lines. A red flag warning is posted by the National Weather Service for the South Park, the Palmer Divide and the adjacent plains south and east from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday. Winds are expected to gust to 35 mph and relative humidity will be around 10 to 20%.Today will be sunny and warmer, with less wind but still critical and elevated fire weather conditions south of I-70. #COwx pic.twitter.com/a6bpLgUgHT&...Pac-12 news recap: Cal hires Madsen, Clark departs, WSU hit hard, the diversity piece and more
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 10:47:58 GMT
Assessing the top developments of the week …1. Cal makes a hireThe lone basketball coaching vacancy in the conference was filled Wednesday when Cal announced the appointment of Mark Madsen, the former Stanford star who produced an impressive run at Utah Valley University.Based on the Pac-12’s dreary collective performance in 2022-23, one change seems a bit light. But Stanford (Jerod Haase), Washington (Mike Hopkins) and Oregon State (Wayne Tinkle) all opted for continuity.As a result, the conference has experienced a grand total of three coaching changes in three years.In the spring of 2021, Arizona hired Tommy Lloyd and Utah selected Craig Smith.In the spring of 2022, there were no changes.This year, only Cal has made a move.The low-level turnover reflects tight budgets and underscores the sports hierarchy across the conference: With the exceptions of Arizona and UCLA, basketball runs a distant second to football.Given a hypothetical $3 million, most schools would spend...Latest news
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