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Why Minnesota will be part of college football’s national championship picture this fall

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:56 GMT

The Gophers football program will be included in the NCAA national championship conversation this season.Wait, what?While the 2023 Gophers team will be unranked in top 25 preseason polls and is picked to finish third in the Big Ten West Division, heavy title favorite Georgia is gunning for what the U did nearly 90 years ago.The Bulldogs are seeking three straight national championships — a feat that has proven unattainable for any school since the Gophers pulled it off in 1934-1936.Georgia head coach Kirby Smart has been providing history lessons on dynasties to his current players, but not with this example.“We’ve certainly looked at some three-peat scenarios of teams like the (Chicago) Bulls and different sports teams that they might actually know about,” Smart said at SEC Media Days in July. “No offense to the Minnesota 1935 team, but I don’t know if it’s going to resonate with my audience.”Since the U pulled off the three-peat, eight programs have won back-to-back championships ...

Irish Fair is this weekend at St. Paul’s Harriet Island, will feature visit from Ireland’s ambassador to the U.S.

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:56 GMT

The Irish Fair of Minnesota will take place tihs weekend at St. Paul’s Harriet Island and feature a visit from the ambassador of Ireland.Geraldine Byrne Nason, who became the Irish ambassador to the U.S. in 2022, will take part in the opening ceremony on Friday and give an address at 1 p.m. Saturday.Among the music acts performing at the event will be Gaelic Storm, Socks in the Frying Pan, JigJam, Doolin’, Screaming Orphans, Clare Cunningham, Wild Colonial Bhoys, Boiled in Lead, and the Real Irish Comedy Tour.The fair will also feature dance, storytelling, sports, cultural exhibits, native dogs, activities for children, hospitality options, and a marketplace. Hundreds of entertainers will perform on the seven outdoor stages on Harriet Island.The fair runs from 3 to 11 p.m. on Friday, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are available at the gate. For more information go to irishfair.com.Related ArticlesThings to Do | Hip-hop celebrates 5...

Gift nets Crandall Library new computers and more

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:56 GMT

GLENS FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Crandall Public Library is set to make some significant technology upgrades this year. The power behind the changes: A significant donation from the son of a longtime library regular. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Queensbury native and current Virginia resident Christopher Bennett recently donated $500,000 to the library in memory of his mother, Anna Bennett, and aunts, Helen Whittemore and Mary Jones. Anna Bennett died earlier in 2023, and she and her sisters' connections to the library made it an easy choice for a dedication."When my mother passed in February, I knew I wanted to commemorate her memory with a gift to Crandall," Christopher Bennett said. "She and her sisters frequently enjoyed all the services Crandall offers, especially the outreach program."For Crandall Public Library, the $500,000 is the largest donation made by an individual, save for its renovation campaign in the late 2000s....

Motorcyclist dies after fatal crash in Hartford

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:56 GMT

HARTFORD, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Washington County Sheriff's Office is investigating a fatal crash in Hartford. Police say the crash happened at the intersection of State Route 40 and State Route 149 on Thursday. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Police say, Jeffrey Tucker, 30, of Fort Ann, was traveling southbound on State Route 40 on a motorcycle. Tucker collided with a vehicle turning north onto State Route 40 from State Route 149. He was pronounced deceased on the scene.Investigations are ongoing. No charges have been made at this time.

What to know for Proctors' Fandom Fest in Schenectady

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:56 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Fandom Fest is returning to Proctors Theatre in Schenectady for its second year. The two-day event is set for August 26 and 27. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The event brings people together from all fandoms through cosplay, panels, vendors, celebrity guests, famous pop culture vehicles, contests, and more. Here's what you can expect at the 2023 Fandom Fest.Celebrity guestsAlan Tudyk, actor in "Firefly," "Serenity," "A Knight's Tale," and moreSummer Glau, actor in "Firefly," "Serenity," "Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles," and "Arrow"Todd Haberkorn, voice actor and director who has dubbed in anime, films, and video games such as "One Piece," "Soul Eater," and "Bleach."Adrian Paul, actor in "Highlander: The Series"Dave Barclay, puppeteer in "Labyrinth," Jabba the Hutt in "Star Wars: Return of the Jedi," and "the Muppets"Keone Young, actor in "Kay O'Brien," "Deadwood" and "The Young and the R...

O.C. judge confessed to coworkers after fatally shooting wife, prosecutors say

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:56 GMT

Orange County Superior Court Judge Jeffrey Ferguson has been charged with multiple felonies in the shooting death of his wife at their Anaheim Hills home last week, and crime prosecutors say he confessed to his courtroom coworkers.Ferguson, 72, is accused of shooting 65-year-old Sheryl Ferguson on Aug. 3, then texting his court clerk and bailiff that he "just lost it," according to the Orange County District Attorney's Office and reporting by the Associated Press."I just shot my wife. I won’t be in tomorrow. I will be in custody. I’m so sorry," Ferguson allegedly wrote.According to AP, prosecutors claim that after an argument at a restaurant, the Fergusons returned home, where the dispute continued.After Sheryl Ferguson said something to the effect of “why don’t you point a real gun at me?,” the judge produced a pistol from his ankle holster and shot her in the chest, according to court documents filed by prosecutors.The Fergusons' adult son, who reported the shooting to police, all...

L.A. hospital seeks help identifying patient

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:56 GMT

A man hospitalized at Los Angeles General Medical Center is seen in a photo provided by the hospital on Aug. 11, 2023. The Los Angeles General Medical Center in Boyle Heights is asking for the public’s help to identity a patient who has been hospitalized for two days.The man in his 30s to 40s is 6 feet tall, weighs 178 pounds, has an average build, is bald and has hazel eyes, according to the hospital.He has multiple tattoos throughout his body, including “Kelly” on his right hand and “Only the strong.”Hospital officials did not provide details on how or why he was hospitalized, but did provide a photo. Anyone who has information about the patient is asked to call Clinical Social Worker Yen Sau at 323-409-4860 or 323-409-6884.

Man Killed in Pedestrian-Truck Collision on Highway 101 [San Martin, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:56 GMT

Pedestrian Accident near San Martin Kills 36-Year-Old Riverside ManSAN MARTIN, CA (August 11, 2023) – Wednesday afternoon, a pedestrian-truck collision on Highway 101 near San Martin left one person dead.The deadly collision happened around 12:31 p.m. at the southbound lanes of 101, just north of San Martin Avenue.According to the investigators, a man was re-securing his cargo while standing behind his vehicle on the right shoulder of the freeway.However, a 2017 International two-axle box truck performed an unsafe turn, causing the truck to travel into the shoulder, and hit the man.Medical responders performed life-saving efforts on the man at the scene before transporting him to San Jose Regional Medical Center. Unfortunately, the unidentified victim died from his injuries a short while later.The 53-year-old male truck driver from Oakland remained at the scene and cooperated with the authorities. The California Highway Patrol does not suspect drugs or alcohol to be a factor i...

Justin Rhodes Fatally Struck in Pedestrian Collision on Lancaster Boulevard [Lancaster, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:56 GMT

39-Year-Old Man Killed in Hit-and-Run Collision on Valley Central WayLANCASTER, CA (August 11, 2023) – Saturday afternoon, Justin Rhodes was fatally struck in a pedestrian collision on Lancaster Boulevard.The incident occurred around 4:02 p.m., near Valley Central Way.Per reports, a woman stopped her car to allow pedestrians who appeared to be homeless to cross the street. A man then got up from the bus bench and began to hit her car and grab the door handle in attempt to get in.As the woman drove off and escaped, the pedestrian suffered fatal injuries and died at the scene. Authorities later identified him as 39-year-old Rhodes.At this time, no further details regarding the hit-and-run crash on Lancaster Boulevard are available. However, authorities will update the public once they have more information.The Sweet James team would like to extend their heartfelt condolences to the family of Justin Rhodes. May the memories of your loved one give you strength in the difficult days ahea...

Dakota Kauth Arrested, Woman Severely Injured in DUI Crash on Grand Canyon Drive [Las Vegas, NV]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:56 GMT

DUI Collision Left Woman Seriously Hurt, One Arrested on Gowan RoadLAS VEGAS, NV (August 11, 2023) – Early Wednesday morning, Dakota Kauth was arrested following a DUI crash on Grand Canyon Drive.The incident occurred shortly before 5:00 p.m., near Grand Canyon Drive and Gowan Road. Officers arrived at the scene shortly after.According to reports, Dakota Kauth, the driver of a 1998 Chevy Tahoe, ran a stop sign at the junction and collided with a 2013 Volkswagen Convertible.The driver of the Volkswagen suffered serious injuries in the incident, including a cervical spine fracture, two deflated lungs, and shattered ribs. As of Friday, her present status was unknown.Eventually, paramedics arrived at the scene and transported the patient to a hospital with significant but non-life-threatening injuries.No further details regarding the Grand Canyon Drive DUI crash have been released to the public. Las Vegas Officials will provide more information once available.Alcohol and other controlle...