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Watch live as Natalie Hudson takes oath as MN Supreme Court’s chief justice — the first Black woman to do so

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:49:32 GMT

The first woman of color to serve as Minnesota Supreme Court’s chief justice is taking the oath of office on Monday afternoon, along with a new associate justice who will be the first Muslim on the court.When Chief Justice Natalie Hudson is sworn in, she’ll be the third woman and first Black woman to do so since the court was established more than 150 years ago.Minnesota’s judicial branch is streaming the Supreme Court investiture ceremony online at https://vimeo.com/event/3900247. It starts at 3 p.m. at the Minnesota History Center in St. Paul.Gov. Tim Walz appointed Hudson as chief justice to replace Lorie Gildea, who retired in October. Gildea was appointed by Republican Gov. Tim Pawlenty in 2010 and was reelected in 2012 and 2018. Her term was set to expire in 2025.DFL Gov. Mark Dayton appointed Hudson to the state’s supreme court in 2015. Before that, she served 13 years as a judge on the Minnesota Court of Appeals. Prior to her bench appointments, Hudson practiced appell...

Stillwater: Community Thread’s Holiday Hope program expects high demand

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:49:32 GMT

The organizers of Community Thread’s Holiday Hope program, concerned that inflation and economic uncertainty could lessen donations this year, are putting out an urgent call for family sponsors.More than 250 sponsors are needed by Dec. 5 for the program, which provides gift cards and/or individually chosen gifts and a holiday meal for families, older adults and adults with disabilities facing financial hardship in the Stillwater Area School District, Landfall, Oakdale, and Woodbury.Jennifer Kroeger and her daughter, Eleanor, drop off toys on behalf of Girl Scout Troop No. 57681 for Community Thread’s Holiday Hope program in November 2023. (Elise Hendrickson / Community Thread)“I think people are still feeling the impact of inflation and other financial stressors and, unfortunately, donations haven’t kept pace with the need,” said Cathleen Hess, the nonprofit organization’s development and communications director. “There seems to be more people struggling than ever. Every...

Amsterdam woman faces tampering with evidence and drug charges

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:49:32 GMT

AMSTERDAM, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Amsterdam Police Department arrested a 36-year-old woman and a wanted person on November 21. Awilda Cortes was charged with tampering with physical evidence, criminally using drug paraphernalia in the second degree, and criminal possession of a controlled substance in the seventh degree. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! According to the police, a patrol officer observed the wanted person in a vehicle on Division Street. Officers conducted a field interview and took the wanted person into custody.Cortes, a passenger in the vehicle, allegedly tried to discard an object used to consume narcotics. Upon a search of the vehicle, police reportedly located crack cocaine. Cortes was processed at Amsterdam Police headquarters and issued a ticket to Amsterdam City Court at a later date.

Stillwater Library moves into the historic Fiber Mill

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:49:32 GMT

STILLWATER, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Town of Stillwater is celebrating the grand opening of the new public library with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday, December 2. Previously situated at the former St. John's Episcopal Church, the library will now occupy the historic Fiber Mill. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The new space is more than three times the size of the former location, allowing the library to double the amount of books offered. Other improvements include a larger children's room, full accessibility to all patrons, and a free public-use state-of-the-art community room that can seat up to 40 people.“This project has evolved over the years from building an addition to our existing building to the realization that we need a new building to truly meet the needs of our community," said Library Board President, Heather Frank. "We still have some finishing touches that will help to make this house our home, but we can’t ...

St. Louis man sentenced for murder of 15-year-old

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:49:32 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A St. Louis man appeared in St. Louis Circuit Court on Monday to plead guilty to a 2020 murder and was immediately sentenced for the crime.Tevin Collins, 22, was weeks away from going to trial for the shooting death of Ezell Johnson III. The jury trial was scheduled to start on Dec. 4.Johnson was seated in a car in the 4200 block of East Ashland Avenue on Oct. 22, 2020, when Collins approached the vehicle's passenger side and shot Johnson several times. Johnson was 19. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Breaking News SIGN UP NOW Collins was initially charged with first-degree murder. However, the St. Louis Circuit Attorney's Office agreed to reduce the murder charge to second-degree in exchange for a guilty plea. Collins agreed and pleaded guilty to sec...

80+ best Cyber Monday deals of 2023

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:49:32 GMT

Everything we know about Cyber Monday 2023 The Cyber Monday sales event is an excellent time of year to score incredible savings, and to get you started, the BestReviews team has curated a list of the hottest items on sale now. Among the best deals are some of our top picks that we’ve run through the BestReviews Testing Lab, such as the Hisense 65-inch Class U8 Series Smart TV and Bissell Little Green Carpet Cleaner. We'll be consistently updating this page, so keep checking here to get the best Cyber Monday deals. Last updated on Nov. 27, 2023, at 6:00 a.m. PT. Save big on popular brands. We’ve found top money-saving deals that you’ll want to cash in on. Editors’ Best Deals of the Day Apple iPad (9th Generation) 17% OFF + $19.01 OFF COUPON This is the top-sold iPad on Amazon right now, and it's 21% off for Cyber Monday, taking the price from $479 to $379.99. Buy Now National Geographic Magic Advent Calendar ...

Vote to make the 'Garden Glow' the best in the US

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:49:32 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- The Missouri Botanical Garden's holiday lights display is on USA Today's 2023 Reader's Choice best-of list. The garden needs your vote to be listed as the best in the US.A panel of experts chose the list of 20 botanical garden holiday light displays from major US cities. The Missouri Botanical Garden's competition includes displays in Denver, Orlando, Atlanta, Nashville, San Antonio, and other locations. Mizzou Football poised for New Year’s Six bid: Which bowl game might they play? The Garden Glow at Missouri Botanical Garden features two million lights in stunning displays from mid-November to early January. Enjoy illuminated gardens and caroler performances, with select nights featuring Santa Claus until mid-December.You can vote once per day until November 29. The top ten winners will be announced on Friday, December 8.Vote here

Interstate 70 westbound near Glenwood Springs closed due to crash

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:49:32 GMT

A portion of westbound Interstate 70 is closed near Glenwood Springs after a crash.The Colorado Department of Transportation announced on X in a message posted at 1:11 p.m. Monday that a section of the westbound lanes of the highway from Hanging Lake, exit 125, to Shoshone, exit 123, is closed. According to the department’s interactive map at cotrip.org, the crash was at mile point 122.8.Related ArticlesTransportation | Loveland Pass closed for fatal crash Transportation | Eastbound Interstate 70 reopens at Vail Pass after crash Transportation | I-70 mountain Express Lanes to open longer hours for Thanksgiving, Christmas holiday travel Transportation | Colorado road conditions: I-70 reopens near Silverthorne Transportation | Traveling for Thanksgiving? Prices at the pump might surprise you Traffic delays are expected.

Dog lost in East Vail car accident found alive after 2 nights in the cold

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:49:32 GMT

Kate Fritsch, left, and her mother pet Bandit, a 6-year-old terrier mix, after being reunited with the dog on Friday. Bandit spent 50 hours alone, in cold conditions, following a car accident which injured Kate. (Courtesy photo)In a happy ending that some weren’t expecting, a lost dog was found Friday in East Vail after spending 50 hours alone in cold conditions.Bandit, a 6-year-old terrier mix, had been missing since Wednesday after he could not be located following a rollover crash on Interstate 70, which sent 19-year-old Kate Fritsch to the hospital with a head injury. She received stitches and is doing OK.The dog’s owners — Kate and her father, Kyle Fritsch — had remained optimistic, but were fearing the worst after examining the scene of the accident. Kyle assumed the dog had been tossed off the slippery bridge where the rollover occurred, east of East Vail on Vail Pass.Read the full story at VailDaily.com.Get more Colorado news by signing up for our daily Your Morning Do...

SoFi Stadium is NFL’s ‘bougiest,’ study finds

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:49:32 GMT

If there was one word to describe your favorite NFL team’s stadium, would it be “bougie?” According to Merriam-Webster, “bougie” (pronounced boo-gee and alternatively spelled "boujee") is defined as “marked by a concern for wealth, possessions and respectability.” As it turns out, every professional football stadium has a certain “bougie score,” according to new research by online gaming experts at Casino.org.  New study shows which days Lakers and Clippers are most likely to win Researchers used several metrics to come to their conclusion on the "bougiest" stadium, including stadium capacity, the number of luxury suites, how many bathrooms and concession stands are in the stadium and the overall cost of construction. Each stadium was given a score between 0 and 100, with 100 being the most "bougie." Based on their findings, L.A.’s very own SoFi Stadium came out with a weighted “bougie score” of 100. A general view of the interior of SoFi Stadium is seen...