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29 games, 400 athletes, 250,000 fans, coming to St. Paul in December 2025 for the World Jr. Hockey Championships

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:58:22 GMT

Early Friday morning, hours before the United States faced off against Sweden in the World Junior Hockey Championship’s Gold Medal game, Jaimee Hendrikson took the microphone at a press event in Gothenburg, Sweden, to invite all 10 participating nations to St. Paul for the tournament’s 50th anniversary in two years.Hendrikson, the president and chief executive officer of Visit St. Paul, the city’s tourism bureau, has her work cut out for her between now and Dec. 26, 2025, when the first of 29 games unfold at downtown St. Paul’s 18,000-seat Xcel Energy Center and the smaller 3M Arena at Mariucci on the University of Minnesota’s campus. It will be the largest event at the X since the Republican National Convention in 2008.Jamie Hendrikson CEO/President of Visit St. Paul speaks to the media during the USA Hockey announcement of the 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship at Scandinavium on January 5, 2024 in Gothenburg, Sweden. (Chris Tanouye / IIHF)Over the c...

Wild prospect Jesper Wallstedt is healthy. Will he be in Minnesota soon?

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:58:22 GMT

Marc-Andre Fleury appears set to start his fourth straight game in goal for the Wild on Saturday in Columbus, a first for the veteran this season. He is 0-3-0 with a 2.72 goals-against average and .911 save percentage in those games.Zane McIntyre, a veteran professional from Thief River Falls who has eight NHL games under his belt, has been the backup since the Wild placed No. 1 goalie Filip Gustavsson on injured reserve.Gustavsson left a 4-2 loss at Winnipeg after two periods on Dec. 30.McIntyre has been backup to Wild prospect Jesper Wallstedt, who was scheduled to make his first start for Iowa since Dec. 20 on Friday against Grand Rapids in Des Moines. He was out with an undisclosed injury.“I know that he’s on his way back here shortly to be able to get in and get back up and running,” Wild coach John Hynes said before Tuesday’s 3-1 loss to Calgary. “So, that’s another situation we’ll keep an eye on, for sure.”Wallstedt is 11-7-2 with a 2.43 GAA and .922 save percentage in 18 app...

Colonie announces guidelines for winter storm

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:58:22 GMT

COLONIE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- As people prepare for the incoming inclement weather, the town of Colonie has announced plans for parking along with guidelines for its town members. Residents are advised to avoid unnecessary travel for the duration of the storm. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Vehicles are to be parked off the road and avoid cul-de-sac parking. Remove portable basketball hoops, garbage cans, Christmas trees, and any other items from the Town Right of Way.The town asks that you refrain from shoveling snow directly into the street and avoid piling the snow on sidewalks. Make sure to inform your plow services of these guidelines as well. It is understood that not everyone can avoid driving in this weather, so be sure to maintain 100 feet from the rear of the plow trucks for safety reasons. Reduce your driving speed and give yourself plenty of extra time to arrive at your destination safely.

Skeleton warns truckers about Maple Ave Bridge

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:58:22 GMT

GLENVILLE, N.Y. (NEWS10) — It’s been hit after hit for two Bridges in Glenville. So a frustrated homeowner on Maple Avenue took it upon herself to make a creative sign, giving drivers a dire warning about the low clearance crossing.“My whole house shook" Kassondra Paull recalled. Looking around Maple Ave, you might not guess that just two weeks ago, a too-tall-truck carrying compressed fuel hit the 10-foot-high rail bridge causing an explosion visible by radar. What you will see is a Halloween-looking lawn ornament warning truck drivers about the Maple Avenue Bridge. 'Crazy Carl' onlookers have dubbed him. He’s the concoction of nearby homeowner Kassondra Paull who tells me people are taking notice.“Just thought I’d do something for the community since no one else is" said Paull. He might look amusing, the skeleton was born out of real trauma for Paull and her children.“It’s still traumatizing to all of us. Even my kids don't sleep in their bed” mentioned the mom. “Since the s...

USA Today names Troy Art Block #1 best new festival

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:58:22 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Troy Art Block, a mural gallery in downtown Troy, was named #1 best new festival in USA Today's 10Best festivals. It included 27 temporary murals within two blocks of the Church Street alley. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The artists painted these murals live during a block party festival on October 14, 2023. The festival drew in more than 1,500 visitors with live music, local food and beverages, and the ability to watch artists work their magic. Partners from the Downtown Troy Business Improvement District as well as four local businesses including The Ruck, Mi Casa, Street Taco, and Rare Form Brewery hosted the festival. It was presented by the Capital Region Arts Center in partnership with the city of Troy, The American Recovery Plan Act, and the Downtown Troy BID with sponsorship from Collectiveffort and friends of the project.

SUV drives through home in south St. Louis County

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:58:22 GMT

OAKVILLE, Mo. - St. Louis County police were called to investigate a crash involving an SUV. When they arrived on scene, they saw the vehicle had driven through a home. The call to police was made just before 11:30 a.m. Friday morning. A preliminary investigation unveiled the driver of the SUV was heading eastbound on Forder Rd. when he drove off the road and struck a home on Forder Crossing Ct. St. Louis Health Dept. recommends masks as flu, COVID, and RSV cases surge The home was unoccupied at the time of the crash. The driver was taken to the hospital with no life-threatening injuries. Police stated the cause of the crash is unkown at the time. Fox 2 reporters are at the scene working to gather more information. Details will be posted here as they come into the newsroom.

All Elite Wrestling returns to St. Louis

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:58:22 GMT

ST. LOUIS, Mo. - All Elite Wrestling will make its return to St. Louis in two weeks. The professional wrestling company's live collision show will take place at Chaifetz Arena on Jan. 20 at 6 p.m. This is the first time the company brings the 'Saturday night' show to St. Louis as it airs live on TNT cable. Light rain and snow to impact Friday evening plans Attendees will be able to catch wrestling legends such as Sting, Chris Jericho and others in action at the event. Tickets are available for purchase at AEWtix.com starting at $28.

Broncos Journal: Why Mike McGlinchey thinks Denver’s 2023 progress matters despite Russell Wilson’s benching, future QB uncertainty

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:58:22 GMT

The way Mike McGlinchey figures it, having a single-track mind can actually make you a good multitasker.That might seem counterintuitive, but the Broncos’ right tackle has shown in his first year here the way he puts it into practice.Focus on winning, put your efforts into that, and you can find progress on multiple levels.It can help provide leadership on an offense that needed it.It can help a new head coach build the culture he wants.It can help drive a minimum three-win improvement over 2022 with one more division game left on the docket.It can instill a belief in the locker room that brighter days are ahead.“You knew it wasn’t going to be the smoothest sailing coming in with a new coach and a new organization and learning the ropes,” McGlinchey said Thursday. “Everybody is in a new environment. Certainly, those things don’t come easy. Especially when you’re trying to overcome a lot of hardship from years past.“I think this team found a little bit of their heart this year ...

Denver realtors predict limited inventory, rising prices in 2024

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:58:22 GMT

Denver area realtors anticipate interest rates will continue to drive the housing market in 2024.But after a year when high rates stymied sales, they hope interest rates start dropping.“I’m 100% certain rates will be lower,” said Delroy Gill with LIV Sotheby’s. “The sweet spot will be 6% or lower.”Lower interest rates may convince more people to put their houses up for sale and may encourage some potential buyers to rejoin the fray.“A little decrease in rates will bring buyers off the sidelines,” said Lauren Cotlar with 8z.Ashleigh Fredrickson with The Agency said buyers and sellers must adjust to higher rates. “The days of 3% mortgage rates likely won’t be seen again any time soon.”She’d like to see interest rates settle at 5 to 6%.“That’s a normal, solid rate. People will get used to it and stop waiting, and some of the inventory gridlock will come to an end at some point this year.”Limited invento...

Denver man indicted on federal fraud charges in $8.5 million vacation rental scam on Airbnb, Vrbo

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:58:22 GMT

A Denver man found himself indicted on federal fraud charges in an $8.5 million vacation rental scam on Airbnb and Vrbo that not only allegedly defrauded thousands, but also racially discriminated against guests, in 10 states over several years.Shaunik Raheja, 34, was indicted by a federal grand jury on Thursday, alongside Miami resident Shray Goel, 35, on claims that the pair ran “a double-booking, bait-and-switch scam” through online marketplaces Airbnb and Vrbo. Deceptive vacation rental listings and phony cancellations involving more than 10,000 reservations and almost 100 properties resulted in the partners reaping more than $8.5 million in profit, according to an announcement by the Justice Department.That money broke down as more than $7 million from Airbnb bookings and more than $1.5 million from “additional and sometimes conflicting reservations through Vrbo” across 2018 and 2019, the indictment reports.“Fueled by greed, the defendants deceived...