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Chiefs at Vikings picks: Somebody’s likely to get barbecued, and it’s not Kansas City

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 12:57:49 GMT

Members of the Pioneer Press sports staff who cover the Vikings forecast Sunday’s game against the Kansas City Chiefs at U.S. Bank Stadium:DANE MIZUTANIChiefs 31, Vikings 20After completely overwhelming Carolina rookie quarterback Bryce Young last week, the Vikings will quickly find out that superstar quarterback Patrick Mahomes is a different beast. As hard as the Vikings try, they won’t be able to keep up with the Chiefs.JOHN SHIPLEYChiefs 42, Vikings 24The Vikings ended a three-game skid to start the season with a road win at Carolina last Sunday, which was great. Anyone watching that game, however, left with the distinct impression that the Panthers aren’t very good. The Chiefs are good.CHARLEY WALTERSChiefs 35, Vikings 21Even a Taylor Swift appearance at U.S. Bank Stadium can’t disrupt the Chiefs. Meanwhile, pay attention to the glaring difference between QBs Patrick Mahomes and Kirk Cousins.Related ArticlesMinnesota Vikings | Vikings center Garrett Bradb...

Twins tap Bailey Ober to pitch ALDS Game 1 against Justin Verlander, Astros

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 12:57:49 GMT

HOUSTON — Someday when they’re old enough, Bailey Ober is looking forward to telling his four young children — daughters Blake and Olivia and sons Jax and Kollins — about the time he pitched against a future hall of famer in the postseason.First, Ober has to author the conclusion to that story. That will come on Saturday when the Twins take on ace pitcher Justin Verlander and the Astros at 3:45 p.m. in Game 1 of the American League Division Series at Minute Maid Park.“It’s unbelievable,” the 28-year-old said. “… It’s just a surreal moment to be able to throw against Verlander in the postseason.”Ober found out on Friday afternoon that it would be him, not Joe Ryan, who would have pitched Game 3 of the Wild Card Series had it gotten there, or even veteran Kenta Maeda that would draw the important start against the defending World Series champions.It was a decision that manager Rocco Baldelli said he hadn’t come to concretely until about 10 minutes before he called Ober int...

Vikings center Garrett Bradbury does not have an injury designation

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 12:57:49 GMT

After being a full participant in practice twice in the past 48 hours, starting center Garrett Bradbury appears to be on the verge of returning to the Vikings’ starting lineup. He has not played since suffering a back injury early in a Week 1 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.Though head coach Kevin O’Connell wasn’t ready to guarantee anything at this point, the fact that Bradbury does not have a injury designation is a good thing with the Vikings set to host the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday afternoon at U.S. Bank Stadium.“We’ll see how he does after today,” O’Connell said. “As far as I’m concerned, we’re excited to have Garrett back.”What would Bradbury’s presence bring to the offensive line?“He’s just such a pillar of communication,” O’Connell said. “There’s a reason why we feel real comfortable when Garrett is out there.”In that same breath, O’Connell made sure to praise backup center Austin ...

Former baby food plant to start growing marijuana

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 12:57:49 GMT

CANAJOHARIE, N.Y. (NEWS10) — The former Beech-Nut plant stood as a pilar of the local community, a driver of the Canajoharie economy and workforce. Since Beech-Nut relocated to the town of Florida, new ideas have circulated for reviving the site.   Beechnut factory site transformation proposals So long as it doesn’t all go up in smoke, plans are in motion for a $15 million indoor cannabis growing facility at the site. Shovels are reading to break ground on a new facility named for its location just off Thruway exit 29. E29 Labs is the proposed name for the new company primed to support a growing Montgomery County cannabis industry. Planners have already applied for official approval from state regulators for the operation. “We entered into a purchase and sale agreement with them a few years back,” said Vincenzo Nicosia, the Director of Program Development at the Montgomery County Business Development Center. "They’re waiting on the licensing proc...

Suspicious death on Vermont rail trail

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 12:57:49 GMT

CASTLETON, V.T. (NEWS10) — Authorities in Castleton are investigating the suspicious death of a woman near a local rail trail. Vermont State Police are not yet naming the victim and they don’t officially have a suspect. As of the afternoon Friday October 6, they have a description and they said that the killer should be considered armed and dangerous.Paroled sex offender arrested in Gloversville Rail Trail assault"The male suspect, as I will call just him, was described to us as somebody in their possibly late 20s. Short. Dark hair…One witness described it as dark red hair…Wearing a dark colored shirt. That dark colored shirt–I think we referred to in our release last night as dark gray– one person described it as black. So it could be a combination of that, and it depends on their angle… and the sunlight" said State Police Major Dan Trudeau.A witness in the area reported a possible suspect was northbound on the rail trail walking towards the Castleton University Campus after gunsh...

Advocates say oil companies should pay costs of climate change

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 12:57:49 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) –  A coalition advocated for the state to create a new revenue source that will cover the costs of adapting to climate change. They said the costs currently fall on New York State taxpayers and should fall on the fossil fuel industry. “The climate crisis costs are in the tens of billions of dollars and the taxpayer should not be burdened with these climate crisis costs. Big oil companies are making huge profits, they should pay their fair share,” said Anne Rabe, the environmental policy director for the New York Public Interest Research Group (NYPIRG).  Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! On Friday more than 200 environmental, religious and labor groups sent a letter to Governor Kathy Hochul that asked her to include the Climate Change Superfund Act in the upcoming budget. Rabe said they want the public to be aware of the bills they’re footing.“They’re unknowingly paying for the climate crisis costs.They ...

Some limousine safety regulations still waiting to be passed

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 12:57:49 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Five years ago, a limousine carrying a driver and 17 passengers celebrating a birthday, experienced brake failure and crashed near the Apple Barrel Country Store in Schoharie. Everyone in the vehicle and two pedestrians were killed."It was a devastating event that effected our communities in so many ways," said Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara. "It left a scar on our community, and we continue to think of the families that lost loved ones."Following the crash, the state took action to make limousines safer. One of the laws created a limousine safety taskforce. In January of this year, both the Senate and Assembly passed a bill to extend that taskforce, so it could continue to provide recommendations to the state."This task force is critical for being a fresh set of eyes each and every year to advise the legislature on may be something that we haven’t done yet, but maybe need it in the future. That bill is a very important bill," explained Santabarbara. "I urg...

Vacant Railway Exchange building catches fire in Downtown St. Louis

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 12:57:49 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A second-alarm fire breaks out at the Railway Exchange building Friday afternoon.Firefighters were called to the 600 block of Olive around 3:45 p.m.There was a fire in one of the ground-floor openings. Smoke could also be seen coming from a window higher up in the building. See video of the fire here."We have sent our crews down to that building. They are inside the building and outside the building. We know if we get a fire in there, it's going to be a very substantial incident," said St. Louis Fire Chief Dennis Jenkerson.Les Sterman from Citizens For a Greater Downtown St. Louis shared some video and photos with FOX 2 of when the fire intensified Friday afternoon. There were significant flames building from the bottom floor. As of 5 p.m., crews have mostly controlled the situation, but significant damage remains. Firefighters were called to the 600 block of Olive for a fire at the Railway Exchange building Friday afternoon. (Courtesy: Les Sterman) Firefighters were ca...

St. Louis considers eminent domain to save troubled Railway Exchange building

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 12:57:49 GMT

ST. LOUIS - The old Famous Barr Building in Downtown St. Louis, known as the Railway Exchange, has seen better days.“The city had actually boarded it back up, and then, in a couple of hours, it had been broken into again,” said Downtown St. Louis resident Andy Crossett.A second-alarm fire also broke out at the building Friday afternoon, leading to significant damage. But before that, one alderwoman started the day pushing for eminent domain of the troubled structure. Vacant Railway Exchange building catches fire in Downtown St. Louis Alderwoman Cara Spencer, representing Ward 8 for the 2023-24 session, introduced some legislation, including a measure on the iconic building in downtown. “Two bills,” says Spencer. "One, which I introduced last week, will authorize the city to put up steel plating. It’s an expensive way to board up, but it’s very important. We’re seeing breaches every single day.”Friday afternoon, there was a large pile of wiring unexpectedly outside the building. O...

Man accused of child sex crimes in Franklin County, posed as babysitter

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 12:57:49 GMT

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Mo. - A man is accused of child sex charges in Franklin County and allegedly posed as a babysitter at the time some of the offenses occurred.Authorities have identified 20-year-old Colton Frankenberg as the suspect. Prosecutors have charged him in four child sex cases, all of which investigators say happened in Franklin County.Frankenberg faces statutory sodomy charges in connection with two victims in the babysitting cases. Both victims were under 12 years old. Vacant Railway Exchange building catches fire in Downtown St. Louis "This all came to light when the suspect worked as a babysitter," said Franklin County Prosecuting Attorney Matthew Becker. "Parents later called police to tell them that the suspect took inappropriate action with their children." Investigators later discovered two other cases that occurred between 2015 and 2018 in Franklin County. Both victims were under 17 years old. Authorities say Frankenberg was also a Shaman spiritual leader who was...