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Dane Mizutani: It’s time to give Vikings GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah the respect he has earned

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:01:21 GMT

Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah nervously paced around his spot in the press box during a game a couple of weeks ago. He had just acquired journeyman quarterback Josh Dobbs from the Arizona Cardinals at the NFL trade deadline, not at all expecting him to be thrust into action less than a week later.Yet, there he was filling in under center with the Vikings trying to pull off an improbable comeback win on the road. As the game wound to a close, Dobbs got the ball back with 2 minutes, 8 seconds left, needing to go the length of the field to take the lead. That’s exactly what he did, miraculously scrambling for 22 yards to keep the drive alive, then throwing a touchdown pass that put the Vikings on top for good in a 31-28 win over the Atlanta Falcons.In that moment, Adofo-Mensah couldn’t contain his excitement, dapping up a few members of the front office before the final seconds ticked off the game clock. That scene could end up defining this season for the Viki...

It’s (more) official: Saura Jost wins in St. Paul’s Ward 1 city council seat after lengthy ranked-choice count

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:01:21 GMT

Nearly a week after St. Paul voters went to the polls, a hand tally of second-choice votes determined Saura Jost to be the winner Monday in the four-way race for the Ward 3 seat on the St. Paul City Council. The ward spans Highland Park, Mac-Groveland and part of West Seventh Street.Jost, a civil engineer who drew 6,390 votes on election night, saw her count rise to 6,617 votes as rival candidates — including write-in votes, Troy Barksdale and then Patty Hartmann — were eliminated from the tally, freeing up the second-choice picks on their ballots to be reallocated to Jost and fellow candidate Isaac Russell, the second-place vote-getter.There were 13,396 ballots cast in total.With more than 48% of the vote on election night, Jost’s victory was never really in doubt. Russell, Hartmann and ultimately Jost herself had expressed interest in seeing the final vote tally, a process that roped in some 15 paid Ramsey County Elections workers for a six-hour count that began ...

Biohazard to perform in Albany

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:01:21 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Empire Live in Albany announced they will be hosting a performance by hardcore band Biohazard. The show is scheduled for March 2, 2024. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Originating in New York City, Biohazard is known for their unique combination of metal, hardcore and hip-hop elements. The show will feature the band's original lineup of Billy Graziadei, Evan Seinfeld, Bobby Hambel and Danny Schuler. Performing alongside Biohazard will be Brick by Brick, Concrete Ties, Violent By Design and Torn Out. The concert is set to begin at 7 p.m. Queensrÿche to perform at Empire Live Empire Live is located at 93 North Pearl Street. You can buy Biohazard tickets online through Ticketmaster when they go on sale to the public on November 17 at 10 a.m.

Free car seat inspections available in Latham and Round Lake

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:01:21 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Certified child passenger safety technicians are offering free car seat checks on November 15 in Latham and November 18 in Round Lake. Those needing a car seat check but can’t attend the free events can make an appointment at a local fitting station. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The free events are part of a yearlong safety initiative. In addition to the inspection, trained technicians will educate parents and caregivers on how to choose and properly install a child seat.The two free car seat check events will be held at the following locations:New York State Police, 760 Troy Schenectady Road in LathamWednesday, November 15, from 4 to 7 p.m.Appointments are required. For more information, contact Technical Sergeant Donald Fougere at (518) 783-3258 or [email protected] Lake Fire Department - Station 1, 13 Curry Road in Round LakeSaturday, November 18, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.For more inform...

Interstate 70 bridge construction in Wheat Ridge wraps up

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:01:21 GMT

A $9.2 million construction project to build two new Interstate 70 bridges across 32nd Avenue in Wheat Ridge is complete, according to the Colorado Department of Transportation.Related ArticlesTransportation | U.S. 85 northbound reopens in Brighton after closure for jackknifed semitruck Transportation | Bus rapid transit is coming to more of Denver’s arterial streets as CDOT ups its support Transportation | I-70 westbound reopened at Vail Pass Summit after crash closed roadway Transportation | Potential for Floyd Hill sun glare closures on eastbound I-70 resumes Transportation | I-70 eastbound reopens in Wheat Ridge after late-night crash The 20-month project removed and replaced the eastbound and westbound bridges to improve public safety and support increased traffic on the highway corridor, according to the agency.Motorists dealt with traffic shifts, narrowed lanes and reduced speeds throughout ...

Broncos vs. Bills: Live updates and highlights from the NFL Week 10 game

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:01:21 GMT

Fresh off their bye week, the Broncos (3-5) are looking to continue their two-game winning streak. Stick here for live updates and analysis as Denver takes on the Bills at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, N.Y.Live updatesPre-game updatesGood evening from Orchard Park, New York (3:25 p.m.): This will shock all of you, but the wind is blowin’ something fierce in Western New York. Straight off of Lake Erie. The flags at the top of Highmark Stadium and on the goal posts are whipping around. Certainly has a chance to impact the field conditions tonight as the Broncos return from their bye week looking to run a win streak to three games. The Bills, now 5-4, also really need a win. Should be a fun one on a chilly — but at least not frigid — night here. — Parker GabrielScouting report (3:25 p.m.): Check out how the Broncos match up with the Bills in Ryan McFadden’s scouting report.Game predictionsParker Gabriel, beat writer: Bills 27, Broncos 20Denver’s got the feel-goods coming off ...

Denver to pay $100K to a church for access to city’s new mountain park

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:01:21 GMT

The City of Denver has agreed to pay $100,000 to a church camp in exchange for public access to that camp’s private road in the foothills, which leads to a proposed Denver park.The agreement ends an eminent domain dispute that rankled residents of Coal Creek Canyon, 40 miles northwest of downtown Denver in far northern Jefferson and Gilpin counties.In 2021, the Axton family donated its 448-acre ranch to Denver for use as the city’s 23rd mountain park and its first new mountain park since 1939. The area includes expansive meadows, ponds and a trail built by the Civilian Conservation Corps.What the city did not acquire then is access to the only road leading to that property.Beth Eden Baptist Church in Wheat Ridge owns Camp Eden and Camp Eden Road, which runs through the camp for a quarter mile, ending at the entrance to Axton Ranch. The Axtons have been able to use the road due to a handshake agreement they have with the church.When it came time for Denver to buy public access to th...

No. 25 CU Buffs men’s basketball, Cody Williams ready for Milwaukee

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:01:21 GMT

Colorado’s Cody Williams is expected to return from a brief injury absence when the 25th-ranked Buffaloes host Milwaukee. (Cliff Grassmick/Staff Photographer)It was a banner Monday for fans of the Colorado men’s basketball team.For the first time since late in the 2020-21 season, the Buffaloes cracked the Associated Press top 25, squeaking into the first poll of the regular season at No. 25.More importantly in the big picture for CU, Cody Williams is back in the mix.Williams practiced on Monday, and afterward head coach Tad Boyle said the standout freshman will be back in the rotation when the Buffs put their early 2-0 mark to the test in a Tuesday night home date against Milwaukee. Williams missed Friday’s victory against Grambling State due to a minor injury, and his services might very much be needed against a Milwaukee team that won 22 games last year and returns four starters.“They play 11 or 12 guys, they have some good transfers and some guys they recruited and developed,” CU...

Uber rolls out new safety features for drivers, including new feature in Los Angeles

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:01:21 GMT

Drivers on the ride-hailing platform Uber will now have greater protection from false accusations, unfair ratings and unruly riders thanks to a new slate of safety features unveiled by the company Monday.Dara Khosrowshahi, Uber's CEO, said the new safety features were made with the interest of the company's vast network of drivers and couriers in mind.“We are improving the driver experience to help keep them safer on the road and give them a louder voice in deactivation decisions," Khosrowshahi said. "From trip recording, more transparent deactivations, and expanded rider verification–we’re with them every mile of the way."Uber called it "an unfortunate reality" that riders might report false issues about a driver in hopes of receiving a refund. New systems are now being put in place to prevent that, the company said.Uber is also rolling out a new feature that allows drivers accused of being under the influence of drugs to voluntarily take a drug test and participate in a program to...

TSA bracing for busiest-ever holiday travel season 

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:01:21 GMT

The travel industry seems to have dusted off the COVID-19 cobwebs, as TSA agents announced that they screened a record number of travelers this year. Now, officials are warning travelers that this upcoming holiday season may be the busiest that TSA has ever seen. According to an official TSA release, the “holiday season” begins on Friday with the start of Thanksgiving travel and concludes on Nov. 28. During that 12-day period, 30 million passengers are expected to be screened at security checkpoints nationwide. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) agents help travelers place their bags through the 3-D scanner at the Miami International Airport on May 21, 2019 in Miami, Florida. TSA has begun using the new 3-D computed tomography (CT) scanner in a checkpoint lane to detect explosives and other prohibited items that may be inside carry-on bags. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)Historically, the three busiest travel days during this stretch of the holiday s...