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Gophers football vs. Illinois: Keys to game, how to watch and who has edge

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 06:29:41 GMT

ILLINOIS vs. MINNESOTAWhen: 2:30 p.m. ThursdayWhere: Huntington Bank StadiumTV: Big Ten NetworkRadio: KFAN, 100.3 FMWeather: 44 degrees, partly sunny, 6 mph north windBetting spread: Minnesota, -1.5Records: The Gophers (5-3, 3-2 Big Ten) won its second-straight game, 27-12 over Michigan State last Saturday. The Illini (3-5, 1-4) had a bye week to prepare for Minnesota after giving up 18 fourth-quarter points in a 25-21 homecoming loss to Wisconsin on Oct. 21.History: Bret Bielema is a 9-0 against Minnesota — 2-0 at Illinois and 7-0 at Wisconsin. With Minnesota, P.J. Fleck is 3-3 against the Illini and can win his 50th game at the U on Saturday.Key matchup: Illinois quarterback Luke Altmyer vs. Gophers linebackers. Altmyer, an Ole Miss transfer, leads the team with 453 rushing yards gained this season. He has 259 yards on scrambles, which might force Cody Lindenberg and Co. to spy and better contain him.Who has the edge?Gophers offense vs. Illinois defense: Last year’s Illini DC Ryan...

High school football: Friday’s section final predictions

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 06:29:41 GMT

CLASS 6ANo. 3 Rosemount (5-4) at No. 2 Woodbury (5-4), 7 p.m.Whichever defense performs better will win this game. But, for Woodbury, can a passing game led by quarterback George Bjellos make those one or two big plays that prove to be the separator? OUR PICK: Woodbury 17, Rosemount 13No. 4 Shakopee (6-3) at No. 1 Lakeville South (8-1), 7 p.m.Shakopee is the most dangerous fourth seed in the Class 6A bracket. The Sabers have played Lakeville South well in previous seasons. All of their losses have been highly competitive, and they’ve been very impressive of late. But you have to be lights out to knock the Cougars out of the postseason. OUR PICK: Lakeville South 17, Shakopee 14No. 6 East Ridge (3-6) at No. 2 Minnetonka (7-2), 7 p.m.East Ridge dropped a number of tight games during the regular season. It’s funny how a playoff run can drown out so many bad memories. The Raptors made the big plays they lacked this fall in a Round 1 win over Anoka. Do they have another upset in them? OUR...

What's on the menu at Glens Falls Restaurant Week 2023

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 06:29:41 GMT

GLENS FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) - There's no two plates about it - downtown Glens Falls is a flavorful place. Restaurants around the city are pulling out the stops and turning on the stove next week for Glens Falls Restaurant Week. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The week of dining gives participating eateries a chance to cook up something new. Those taking part will offer prix-fixe lunch and dinner menus all united by a common theme - $45 for three courses, with the potential for those dining to try something new. Glens Falls Restaurant Week runs through the week of Nov. 5-11.Here's who's cooking for Glens Falls Restaurant Week, and what's on the menu. This list will be updated as more restaurants sign up.[farmacy]22 Ridge St.Dickinson's Delights122 Bay St.Park 26/Fenimore's PubThe Queensbury Hotel, 88 Ridge St. Starting at 4 p.m.MenuFirst course: Choice of harvest salad, Caeser salad, New England clam chowderSecond course: Choice ...

Former dental technician admits to stealing precious metals

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 06:29:41 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- On Thursday, a former dental technician was sentenced to a year of probation for stealing government property. Arthur Hanvey, 65, of Delanson, was also ordered to pay $13,533.04 in restitution. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Delanson worked at the Albany Stratton Veterans Affairs Medical Center. He admitted to stealing precious metals and noble alloys intended to be recycled and used to manufacture crowns, bridges, and dental prostheses. He then sold the precious metals to a third-party refinery.According to Delanson, this happened between October 2017 and May 2021. The Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Inspector General investigated this case, and Assistant U.S. Attorney Alexander P. Wentworth-Ping prosecuted the case.

How to stay safe and warm this winter

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 06:29:41 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- On Wednesday, Schenectady County issued a Code Blue urging residents to find shelter due to frigid overnight temperatures. Simultaneously, the Schenectady County Office of Emergency Management provided safety tips and precautions to follow as temperatures continue to decline in the coming weeks. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! For those heading outdoors, officials suggest wearing warm, dry clothing and keeping fingertips, earlobes, and noses covered. Most heat is lost through the head, so wearing a hat, hood, or scarf can be beneficial. A key indicator that your body is losing heat is if you begin to shiver. Prolonged exposure to cold can lead to hypothermia, frostbite, and the exacerbation of chronic heart and lung conditions. Early signs of hypothermia include shivering, dizziness, trouble speaking, and lack of coordination. Moderate to severe signs include sluggishness, drowsiness, unusual behav...

Tonko to host federal jobs fair

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 06:29:41 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The University at Albany will be hosting a federal jobs fair presented by Congressman Paul Tonko. The event is scheduled for November 4. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The jobs fair will offer employment opportunities with the federal government in positions based in the Capital Region as well as other areas. Representatives from the following agencies will be in attendance: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)AmtrakEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA)Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)National Park Service - Saratoga National Historical ParkInternal Revenue Service (IRS)IRS Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS)United States Postal Service (USPS)United States Customs and Immigration Service (USCIS)United States Census BureauU.S. Department of StateFederal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF)Drug Enforcement ...

Happy 30th to Rebuilding Together St. Louis!

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 06:29:41 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Rebuilding Together St. Louis is an organization that helps with home projects for older adults and veterans – all at no cost! It could be a small project of putting up handrails to a larger one where wheelchair ramps are constructed. To celebrate this fabulous work, there is going to be a party! It’s Wednesday, November 8, at 5:00 p.m. at the Norwood Hills Country Club. Be sure to get tickets to ensure the building continues!RebuildingTogether-STL.org

Man sentenced to over 10 years for 7-Eleven robbery

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 06:29:41 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- A Ferguson man is facing over a decade in prison for a 2020 gas sttaion robbery. Harvey Cameron, 33, has been sentenced to prison for the armed robbery of a St. Louis 7-Eleven.The robbery occurred at 5350 Chippewa Street on June 21, 2020. During the incident, one of the men involved brandished a Zastava, AK-47-style rifle, demanding cash from the store employee. Both individuals were apprehended shortly after the robbery, and they were found with the stolen cash and the firearm. Florida kidnapping victims rescued from downtown St. Louis hotel Cameron pleaded guilty in July to robbery, possession and brandishing of a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence, and being a felon in possession of a firearm. The co-offender, Monte Kent, 35, also pleaded guilty to robbery and firearm charges in March 2022. He also got a 10-year prison sentence.

Husband arrested in 2002 Callaway County cold case

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 06:29:41 GMT

FULTON, Mo. -- Police recently made an arrest in the 2002 killing of Debra Dickens. The Callaway County Sheriff's Office says that a grand jury indicted Harold Dickens on murder charges."The Callaway County Sheriff's Office would like to acknowledge the determination of our investigators, both past and present, the diligent work of the grand jury, and the efforts of all involved in this case," police state on Facebook.Debra and Harold were married before she was brutally killed. KXEO-TV reports that her body was found in a trailer near Fulton, Missouri. She had been stabbed multiple times.

Woodland Park School District drops gag order that violated teachers’ First Amendment rights, union says

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 06:29:41 GMT

The Woodland Park School District has removed and replaced a school board policy that the local teachers union called unconstitutional because it prohibited educators from speaking to the press or posting on social media about district decisions without consent, the Woodland Park Education Association announced this week. The teachers union sued the district and its Board of Education in federal court over the summer, alleging employees’ First Amendment rights were violated by the policy. The decision to replace the policy with a new one, which the union says “protects the First Amendment rights of educators,” was made during federal court mediation, according to a news release. “This is a huge win for Woodland Park educators following the outcome of our lawsuit,” said Nate Owen, president of the Woodland Park Education Association, in a statement. “We’re overjoyed that teachers and other employees can finally speak on matters of public conc...