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Where did everybody go? Twin Cities shrink as suburbs grow in first years of pandemic

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:12:33 GMT

In the 2010s, Ramsey County’s population grew by nearly 44,000 people, or 8.6 percent, its strongest growth since the 1960s.It took just two years of the coronavirus pandemic to wipe away one-third of that growth, according to Census Bureau estimates released this week.Like metro areas across the country, the capital city became less appealing at a time when density implied danger and many office workers were told to stay home.Hennepin County is down 21,400 residents since the pandemic, or 1.7 percent, according to Census Bureau estimates released this week. Ramsey’s net loss of 15,300 marks a 2.8 percent drop, worse than every county in the state except Kittson, in the northwest corner.“The pandemic isn’t over, and businesses are still readjusting in terms of where they have their employees working,” said Jolie Wood, Ramsey County’s deputy director of policy and planning. “I think it’s going to take some time for this churn to settle down.”Ramsey County between April 2020 and 2022 ...

New Loon Sang Bin Jeong might make MLS debut Saturday in St. Louis

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:12:33 GMT

A new Minnesota United player is on the verge of making his MLS debut against St. Louis City on Saturday, while two veteran Loons appear to be doubtful.Sang Bin Jeong, whom the Loons signed March 22, has received his work visa in Calgary and the South Korean attacker is expected to meet his new team in Missouri on Friday night, manager Adrian Heath said.Jeong, who played only 13 minutes for his old Swiss club since January, is a candidate to be a substitute when the Loons (2-0-2) play expansion franchise St. Louis City (5-0-0) at 7 p.m. at CityPark.Meanwhile, Loons midfielder Robin Lod and defender Michael Boxall have returned from national-team duties but both are ill and unlikely to play Saturday. They were kept away from Friday’s training session. Heath said Boxall was in better health than Lod.Fellow international players Dayne St. Clair, Bongi Hlongwane, Kervin Arriaga, Kemar Lawrence and Joseph Rosales each have returned to Minnesota and are available to play this weekend.Minn...

Second Queen + Adam Lambert concert added at Xcel Energy Center

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:12:33 GMT

Due to “incredible fan demand,” Live Nation has added a second Queen + Adam Lambert show on Oct. 28 at St. Paul’s Xcel Energy Center.Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. April 7 through Ticketmaster and, as usual, neither the promoter nor the venue announced prices.The previously announced Oct. 27 show went on sale at 10 a.m. Friday and tickets sold quickly. At 10:28 a.m., Ticketmaster posted a note reading “due to high demand for today’s sale, ticket availability is extremely limited.” By that point, only pricey platinum and VIP packages were available for purchase.For this tour, the Rock and Roll Hall of Famers are attempting to minimize scalping and have asked Ticketmaster to restrict resales beyond face value on the company’s own site. A post at blog.ticketmaster.com said the company will establish what it’s calling a Face Value Exchange where fans can resell tickets for the price they paid at no extra charge to buyers or sellers. But the exchange is not yet active, w...

Watchdog groups say lump sums in NY budget sketchy

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:12:33 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (WTEN) -- Two watchdog groups are warning the public about where your tax dollars are going. The state proposed almost $15 billion set aside in the budget for what’s known as “lump sum” appropriation; these are pots of money the Governor and legislature decide how to spend at a later time.Rachel Fauss, Senior Policy Advisor for Reinvent Albany said the Governor and legislators would be able to distribute these funds without public accountability, "It doesn’t say who gets the money, where it goes, and it’s decided outside the regular budget process." Fauss said the Governor also has $8 billion in lump sums set aside for COVID emergencies which is not subject to the state comptroller. "But you know, the COVID emergency at least as declared by the state is over," explained Fauss. State budget will miss April 1 deadline She said the comptroller's ability to review contracts can be taken away through the state budget. This allows the Governor to bypass the bidding process...

New laundromat to open in Great Barrington

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:12:33 GMT

GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. (NEWS10) -- After being without a laundromat for more than a year, Great Barrington will now have a spot to do laundry. Laundry Land is expected to open as soon as late May. Check out the video above for details on the new laundromat. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox!

Albany Med lockdown suspect appears in court on Friday

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:12:33 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- On Friday, Dino Savoca, 61, the suspect involved in the lockdown at the Albany Medical Center, appeared in court. Police said Savoca brought a BB gun and a shotgun to his mother’s hospital room and charged him with Criminal Possession of a Weapon, Menacing, and Kidnapping. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! According to court proceedings, Savoca barricaded himself and his mother in room C444. Two weapons including a shotgun were observed.During the lockdown, a negotiation team attempted to speak with Savoca but he did not respond to any questions or demands. When they were eventually able to enter the room, Savoca was allegedly uncooperative in leaving and had to be dragged out.Forensics collected the shotgun and observed that the gun was cocked. They removed the shell and confirmed that the gun was operable. Police: Albany med lockdown suspect’s mother has died The defense claims that Savoca did not...

TIMING: When to expect severe weather threats in your area

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:12:33 GMT

ST. LOUIS - The Storm Prediction Center has upgraded the St. Louis Metropolitan area to a Level-4 risk for severe weather Friday, with some Missouri and Illinois counties an hour-plus north at a Level 5 risk on a scale up to five.A tornado watch is underway through at least 8 p.m. in the St. Louis metropolitan area. There are also chances for thunderstorms and hail. The potential timeline for severe weather on Friday varies on your location. The most intense storm systems will be rolling in at the following times and areas...Noon to 6 p.m.: Troy, Missouri and other nearby areas to the north and west.3 p.m. to 8 p.m.: St. Louis metropolitan area and all counties surrounding St. Louis City and County.5 p.m. to 10 p.m.: Much of the Metro East, including Vandalia, Sparta and nearby communities.In preparation, Some St. Louis area schools dismissed early Friday afternoon since high winds pose severe weather threats. St. Louis Public Schools, one of Missouri's largest school districts, is ...

No handcuffs but a mugshot: Trump to be arraigned Tuesday

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:12:33 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Former President Donald Trump will be formally arrested and arraigned next Tuesday in his hush money case, court officials said — an announcement promising the historic, shocking scene of a former U.S. commander in chief forced to stand before a judge.As the Manhattan court confirmed the timing on Friday, the streets outside had calmed from earlier in the week. There were no large-scale demonstrations for or against Trump, though tourists stopped to take selfies and throngs of reporters and police officers remained assembled.When Trump turns himself in, he’ll be booked mostly like anyone else facing charges, mugshot and all. But he isn’t expected to be put in handcuffs, he’ll have Secret Service protection and will almost certainly be released that day.In the meantime, his legal team prepared his defense while the prosecutor defended the grand jury investigation that propelled the matter toward trial. Congressional Republicans, as well as Trump himself, contend the w...

Brush fire breaks out in Jefferson County along hogback south of I-70 as wind whips Denver

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:12:33 GMT

A wildfire is burning in Jefferson County along the hogback south of Interstate 70.No evacuations orders have been issued.Related ArticlesColorado News | Elbert County wildfire that forced evacuation of Simla largely contained Colorado News | Colorado wildfire burning on 1,100 acres near Florissant; 100 homes evacuated Colorado News | Wildfire burns about six acres on Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge property Colorado News | 125 fire in Elbert County near Simla has burned about 1,000 acres; evacuations have been lifted We’re responding to assist with a brush fire along the hogback south of I-70. Smoke is visible in the area of I-70 and C470. Hwy 93 is closed from I-70 to Morrison. pic.twitter.com/mXQQdRkJ2n— Jeffco Sheriff (@jeffcosheriffco) March 31, 2023The fire sparked Friday afternoon in windy weather and during a red flag warning on fire danger in the area.Smoke is visible and firefighters are ...

Loveland High School principal placed on administrative leave

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:12:33 GMT

The Thompson School District has placed Loveland High School Principal Michael James on administrative leave following a chaotic start to the school day Wednesday that resulted in a canceled school day.The school district sent an email to LHS families and community members Friday afternoon, adding that Ferguson High School Principal Jason Germain would serve as interim principal effective immediately.Wednesday’s incident began when teachers were notified during a staff meeting of a threat to the school that police had investigated and determined was not credible.The school day continued, but several teachers left the school and advised students to do the same, according to two LHS seniors.School was eventually canceled shortly after 10 a.m. Wednesday morning.James addressed staff and students during the morning announcements the following day, calling the incident a learning opportunity and reiterating that there was no sign that any students or staff were in danger.Nancy Rumfelt, a...