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Business People: Lillian Otieno to lead state Emerging Farmers Office

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:57 GMT

OF NOTELillian OtienoThe Minnesota Department of Agriculture announced that Lillian Otieno will lead the department’s Emerging Farmers Office as its first director. Otieno most recently served as coordinator for the Emerging Farmers program since 2021, and has been an MDA employee since 2017. Volunteer Emerging Farmers’ Working Group members, serving two-year terms, are: Marcus Carpenter, Hennepin County; Gigi DiGiacomo, Hennepin County; Catherine Fleming, Hennepin County; Cindy Hale, St. Louis County; Kiersten Hansen, Brown County; Maren McDonnell, Carver County; Taran Skwira, Morrison County; and Relyndis Tegomoh, Ramsey County.FINANCIAL SERVICESIFC National Marketing, a Coon Rapids-based marketing agency for insurance providers, announced the hire of Frankie Villeneuve as agent success specialist. Villeneuve previously worked as an insurance agent at Equis Financial.HEALTH CAREUCare, a Minneapolis-based health insurer, announced the following new board directors: Dorothy Bridges,...

Hundreds stroll through the rain for 41st Annual Troy Victorian Stroll

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:57 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) - On Sunday, hundreds walked the streets of Downtown Troy for the 41st Annual Troy Victorian Stroll. This year, organizers added a very special celebration… the bicentennial of the poem ‘Twas the night before Christmas, published in the Troy Sentinel in 1823. And many friends and families strolled through the rain to get a feel of the holiday season. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Kayla Dillon says that she usually misses the event because of work, so she was very excited to get the chance to attend finally.“And I know that a bunch of people would come, and they would tell me how much fun it is,” she said. “And you hear about it all over social media. And it just sounds like a nice event.”Kirsten Dillon made sure to dress up as her idol, Alexander Hamilton“And I most likely got inspired by him because he was the first secretary for Washington,” she said.The christmas200.com group performed ‘Twas the Night B...

St. Louis teen falls victim to PlayStation 5 robbery scheme

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:57 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- The alleged customer robbed a teen who was trying to sell their PlayStation 5. On December 2, 2023, at 9:30 p.m., St. Louis police officers responded to a robbery at Delmar and DeBaliviere.The victim, a 17-year-old, reported being the target of a robbery in the 900 block of Hamilton. The victim had arranged to sell their PlayStation 5 to the suspect. Upon meeting, the suspect took possession of the PlayStation 5 and its accessories.Instead of providing payment, the suspect brandished a gun, pointing it at the victim. In fear for their safety, the victim promptly left the area and went to Delmar and DeBaliviere, where they contacted the police to report the robbery.The investigation into this incident is currently ongoing. Anyone with information related to this incident is encouraged to contact local law enforcement.

Texans 13, Broncos 0: Matt Ammendola with another field goal for Houston

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:57 GMT

The Broncos are on a five-game winning streak since starting the season with a 1-5 record. Can they keep the momentum rolling? Stick here for live updates and analysis as Denver takes on the Texans at NRG Stadium in Houston.Live updatesSecond-quarter updatesMissed call (11:57 a.m.): That’s a bad underthrow by Russell Wilson, but also 100% DPI.About a 50-yard difference on the no call against Stingley, who was beat, didn’t play the ball and made contact before it arrived. — Parker GabrielIf we count that obviously low hit on Russell Wilson on the Broncos’ first drive, the officials have missed two very big calls so far in Houston. — Matt SchubertRumble (11:56 a.m.): Javonte Williams rumbles down the gut for a 16-yard gain. — Joe NguyenAttack (11:55 a.m.): Will Anderson Jr. is unstoppable. — Ryan McFaddenThree more (11:51 a.m.): Matt Ammendola with a 38-yard field goal for Houston. Texans 13, Broncos 0 with 12:54 to go in the half. — Joe NguyenDenve...

Reports: Actor Michael B. Jordan crashes his Ferrari in Hollywood

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:57 GMT

Michael B. Jordan crashed his Ferrari in Hollywood late Saturday night, according to multiple reports.Los Angeles Police Department officials confirmed to KTLA that officers responded to the intersection of Sunset and Beachwood Drive just before 11:35 p.m. on reports of a traffic collision. Upon arrival, officers found that a vehicle had struck another one that was parked, police said. According to TMZ, the Ferrari belongs to and was being driven by actor Michael B. Jordan, known for his roles in the Creed films and Black Panther and was People Magazine’s 2020 Sexiest Man Alive. Stringer service OnSceneTV also reported that Jordan was behind the wheel, but those reports could not be confirmed by the LAPD. A Ferrari reportedly belonging to Michael B. Jordan crashed in Hollywood, California on Dec. 2, 2023. (OnSceneTV)A Ferrari reportedly belonging to Michael B. Jordan crashed in Hollywood, California on Dec. 2, 2023. (OnSceneTV)A Ferrari reportedly belonging to Michae...

California metro area ranks among best for middle and working class Americans

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:57 GMT

When it comes to the best places in the U.S. for middle- and working-class people, a new study suggests you shouldn't rule out cities with some of the least affordable homes.San Jose, California, where the median home price is over $1.3 million, is at the top of the list of 50 major metro areas, according to research group Ludwig Institute for Shared Economic Prosperity (LISEP).Aerial View of San Jose, California at sunrise (Getty Images)In contrast, 150 miles southeast is Fresno, California, the worst city at number 50, where the median home price is around $360,000.LISEP researchers explained that while San Jose and San Francisco have seen some of the highest rates of inflation since 2005, wage rates have also shot up. Meanwhile in Fresno, the cost of living jumped 66.7% since 2005, with a spike in home prices, while the typical worker's buying power fell by 3% during that same period. 2 California cities among top 10 most expensive in the world, new data shows As a result, th...

1 dead in fatal accident Sunday on Highway 37 in Solano County

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:57 GMT

(BCN) -- A vehicle hit and killed a pedestrian on eastbound Highway 37 near Skaggs Road in Solano County early Sunday morning. According to the CHP website, the driver of a Honda Civic pulled over after the collision. No one inside the vehicle was injured. Both directions of Highway 37 were closed for more than 90 minutes. Copyright © 2023 Bay City News, Inc.

Michigan to make 21st appearance in Rose Bowl Game for first meeting with Alabama since 2012

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:57 GMT

No. 1 Michigan (13-0, Big Ten) vs No. 5 Alabama (12-1, SEC), Jan. 1, 5 p.m. ETLOCATION: Pasadena, CaliforniaTOP PLAYERSAlabama: QB Jalen Milroe, 2,718 yards passing, 23 touchdowns, six interceptions.Michigan: RB Blake Corum, 1,028 yards rushing, 24 touchdowns.NOTABLEAlabama: Upset No. 1 Georgia in the SEC title game, ending the Bulldogs’ 29-game winning streak and extending its own win streak to 11. Outmaneuvered unbeaten Florida State for the final CFP spot, earning the Tide’s eighth berth in 10 years.Michigan: Shut out Iowa in the Big Ten title game to complete a dominant season. Ascended to No. 1 in the AP Top 25 for the first time since winning the 1997 national title. Headed to third CFP appearance.LAST TIMEAlabama 41, Michigan 14 in the 2012 season opener played in Arlington, Texas. (Sept. 1, 2012)BOWL HISTORYAlabama: Seventh appearance in the Rose Bowl, 20th consecutive season with a bowl game.Michigan: 21st appearance in the Rose Bowl, but first in 17 years since...

Cordoba’s Dragisa Gudelj collapses again in Spain. Defender had cardiac arrest during game in March

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:57 GMT

MADRID (AP) — Cordoba defender Dragisa Gudelj was in good condition after collapsing in the first half of a Spanish third-division game against Melilla on Sunday, eight months after suffering a cardiac arrest during another match.Cordoba said the 26-year-old Gudelj was doing well and undergoing tests in a hospital in Melilla. He immediately got up after falling backward to the ground in the 28th minute but looked dizzy as teammates and opponents rushed toward him. Some players went toward the ambulance by the field, and medics ran on with a stretcher. Gudelj walked off before being substituted and taken to the hospital.In March, the game between Cordoba and Racing Ferrol was abandoned early in the first half after Gudelj collapsed and was taken to the hospital in an ambulance. Gudelj is the brother of Serbia midfielder Nemanja Gudelj, who plays for Spanish top-tier side Sevilla.___AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccerSource

Top-seeded Michigan returns to Rose Bowl to face Alabama in College Football Playoff semifinal

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:57 GMT

PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — Top-seeded Michigan will face Southeastern Conference champion Alabama in the College Football Playoff semifinal to be played as the 110th edition of the Rose Bowl Game.The CFP committee announced the lineup for the final four-team playoff Sunday, and the unbeaten Wolverines (13-0) ended up booking another bowl appearance in the Southern California sun against the Crimson Tide (12-1).Jim Harbaugh’s team is finally making its long-anticipated return to Pasadena, which has been Michigan’s home for so many New Year’s Days in the past. The Wolverines will be playing in their 21st Rose Bowl, more than any school except USC, but Michigan hasn’t been to the Granddaddy of Them All since 2007.Michigan’s fans hope the Rose Bowl berth is the penultimate step in a tumultuous season featuring incredible play, but also two suspensions for Harbaugh. The Wolverines haven’t faltered amid the chaos, even ascending to No. 1 in the AP Top 25 f...