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Walz shifts gears on Minnesota cannabis office leader

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:02 GMT

After a major misfire with his first appointment, Gov. Tim Walz shifted focus Tuesday, Sept. 26, to find a Minnesota marijuana market oversight official who has regulatory experience rather than coming from within the cannabis industry.Walz resumed his search for somebody to lead the new Office of Cannabis Management after initial appointee Erin DuPree resigned soon after she was announced. The DFL governor said his prior interest in having an insider as director was misplaced.Erin DuPree was named the first leader of Minnesota’s Office of Cannabis Management. Gov. Tim Walz shifted focus Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2023, to find a Minnesota marijuana market oversight official who has regulatory experience after DuPree resigned soon after she was announced. (Courtesy photo)“We’re going to hire a regulator in this,” Walz said after an event to highlight a new chemistry building at the University of Minnesota. “And I think that was probably the way the focus should have been in the beginning. I...

Vikings at Panthers picks: From 0-2 vs. 0-2 last week to 0-3 vs. 0-3 this week … this is embarrassing

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:02 GMT

Members of the Pioneer Press sports staff who cover the Vikings forecast the outcome of Sunday’s game against the Carolina Panthers in Charlotte, N.C.:DANE MIZUTANIVikings 27, Panthers 17At some point the Vikings are going to win a game, right? That happens this weekend despite longtime Vikings fan favorite Adam Thielen, now a receiver with the Panthers, doing everything in his power to beat his former team.JOHN SHIPLEYVikings 24, Carolina 22After a battle between 0-2 teams last week against the Chargers, the Vikings are half the card in a battle of 0-3 teams. After this, the Kansas City team that stomped the Bears last week. The Vikings are better than Carolina, right? … Right?CHARLEY WALTERSVikings 24, Panthers 21There are four winless teams left in the NFL: The Vikings (0-3) play the Panthers (0-3), and the Bears (0-3) play the Broncos (0-3) on Sunday. We’ll be down to two winless teams by the end of the day.Related ArticlesMinnesota Vikings | The Loo...

Ballston Spa man arrested following larceny investigation

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:02 GMT

QUEENSBURY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Ballston Spa man has been arrested following an investigation into a shoplifting incident, according to State Police. Tony Prichard, 35, is facing multiple charges. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! On September 27 at 9:46 p.m., troopers responded to the Walmart in Queensbury for the report of a larceny in progress. Before police arrival, the suspect, later identified by troopers as Prichard, reportedly fled the business in a car, possessing store merchandise valued at over $1,000.Police located the vehicle on Aviation Road and conducted a traffic stop. Prichard was then taken into custody and the stolen items were recovered. Man connected to suspected shooter in Tupac Shakur’s killing arrested in Las Vegas Further investigation by troopers uncovered felony-weight narcotics and drug paraphernalia within Prichard's car. Prichard now faces the following charges: ChargesThree counts of third-degre...

Two arrested in connection to shots fired incident in Albany

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:02 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Albany Police Department announced the arrest of two suspects in connection to a shots fired incident in July. The incident happened in the area of South Pearl Street and Madison Avenue. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! An investigation resulted in the identification of Jaimeir Smith, 29, and a 16-year-old suspect. Smith was charged with attempted murder in the second degree, hindering prosecution in the second degree, and criminal facilitation in the second degree. He was arraigned in Albany City Criminal Court and remanded to the Albany County Jail.The 16-year-old was charged with attempted murder in the second degree and criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree. He was arraigned in the Albany County Family Court and remanded to the Capital District Juvenile Secure Detention Facility. Due to his age, the suspect's name will not be released.

New pediatric hospital replacing Cardinal Glennon announced

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:02 GMT

ST. LOUIS - SSM Health is building a new pediatric hospital to eventually replace Cardinal Glennon. The new building will be just north of St. Louis University Hospital. It will house more than 200 beds. Dramatic video shows armed encounter at St. Charles gas station; teens arrested The new facility will include more spaces for families and more technology-based activities for the children who are treated there.

Broncos scouting report: How Denver matches up against Bears, and predictions

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:02 GMT

Broncos (0-3) at Bears (0-3)When: 11 a.m. SundayWhere: Soldier FieldRadio/TV: 850 AM, 94.1 FM/CBSBroncos-Bears series: The Broncos are 8-8 in 16 regular-season games dating back to 1971; the Broncos lost 16-14 in the last meeting, on Sept. 15, 2019, and have split the last four matchups.In the spotlightThe Broncos would be happy to stop talking about last week’s horrific loss to the Miami Dolphins. However, the past is the only way to dissect Denver’s poor tackling — a chronic issue this season.In the 70-20 loss, the Broncos struggled to bring anyone down. With 38 seconds left in the third quarter, running back Raheem Mostert caught a screen pass before running down the field. Rookie linebacker Drew Sanders dived to stop him, but he was unsuccessful. As Mostert approached the end zone, he snatched defensive back Essang Bassey’s ankle and then scored to take a 49-13 lead.Those were two of 24 missed tackles against Miami for the Broncos, who allowed 221 rushing yards after contact, ac...

Man found guilty in first-degree murder of postal carrier in Longmont, sentenced to life

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:02 GMT

Andrew Ritchie, the second defendant in the Longmont shooting of a postal carrier, has been found guilty by a jury and sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.Ritchie, 36, was found guilty of first-degree murder after deliberation Wednesday for the death of Jason Schaefer, 33, who was fatally shot while on his postal route in Longmont on Oct. 13, 2021. In closing statements, Ritchie was described as the “eyes and ears” of Devan Schreiner, 28, who was found guilty in March of first-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison for fatally shooting Schaefer.A photo of United States Postal Service worker Jason Schaefer is seen on a mailbox before the start of a candlelight vigil in his honor in Longmont on Oct. 20, 2021. (Matthew Jonas/Staff Photographer)“With today’s guilty verdict, the two people responsible for this premeditated and cold-blooded murder will be held fully responsible for killing Jason Schaefer while he was delivering mail,” Boulder County Distri...

Powerball jackpot inches closer to $1 billion after no winners

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:02 GMT

The projected jackpot for Saturday night’s Powerball drawing inches closer to the billion-dollar mark after the prize money increased to $960 million, California Lottery officials announced Friday.The current jackpot prize is the game’s second-largest prize of the year and the fourth-largest jackpot in the game’s history, a news release said. Powerball ticket worth nearly $800K sold in California Should someone win the prize money Saturday night, they can choose between taking a lump cash sum or receiving annuity payments for 30 years. The estimated cash value stands at $441.4 million.The California Lottery is required by law to withhold federal taxes, which can vary based on the winner’s resident status. At the very least, the lottery office is required to withhold 24% of the prize money for federal taxes, according to the California Lottery Winner’s Handbook.No one has won the Powerball jackpot since July, when an unidentified California Lottery player won the $1.08 billion jack...

Wyatt Gordon Arrested after Fatal Speeding Crash on Highway 132 [Modesto, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:02 GMT

49-Year-Old Victim Dies in Speeding Car Accident near Gates RoadMODESTO, CA (September 29, 2023) – Thursday morning, Wyatt Gordon was in police custody after a deadly high-speed collision on Highway 132.At approximately 7:31 a.m., officers arrived at the location, just west of Gates Road.According to initial reports, Gordon was behind the wheel of a Lexus sedan, traveling at excessive speeds when he suddenly swerved left. The Lexus then crossed into the westbound lanes, colliding with a Hyundai sedan.Upon impact, the Lexus flipped over and came to rest in a field just north of Highway 132. Emergency medical personnel pronounced two individuals, aged 64 and 67, who were occupants of the Hyundai, deceased at the scene.Additionally, a third woman, who was trapped inside the Hyundai, was airlifted to a nearby hospital, where she later succumbed to her injuries.Following standard procedures, law enforcement officers determined that Gordon was operating the vehicle under the influen...

1 Killed in Hit-and-Run Pedestrian Accident on Interstate 20 [Odessa, TX]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:02 GMT

One Pronounced Dead after Hit-and-Run Pedestrian Collision along Grant AvenueODESSA, TX (September 29, 2023) – Thursday afternoon, a pedestrian lost their life in a hit-and-run accident on Interstate 20.Emergency responders arrived at the scene at approximately 5:33 p.m., near Grant Avenue in the 300 block of the westbound lanes of I-20 on September 14th.The circumstances leading up remain unclear. Preliminary findings suggest that the pedestrian was crossing the westbound lanes when they were struck by two vehicles. The collision’s force was so severe that the pedestrian was declared deceased at the scene.To facilitate cleanup and initial investigative tasks, authorities temporarily shut down the westbound lanes of Interstate 20. As of now, a thorough investigation is in progress to uncover more details.Once additional information becomes available, it will be shared with the public.The team at Sweet James would like to take this opportunity to extend their sincere cond...