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10 more charged in Feeding Our Future scandal, bringing total to 60

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 18:51:58 GMT

A woman who claimed she was serving enough meals in Pelican Rapids to feed every resident once a day is among 10 new people facing criminal charges in Minnesota’s child food program scandal.The new batch of cases brings the total number of defendants so far to 60, with more to come, said U.S. Attorney Andy Luger.“Our work is not done. We expect to bring more charges in the future,” he said at a news conference Monday.Like the initial defendants announced last fall, the new cases involve defrauding the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s food nutrition programs during the coronavirus pandemic, when regulations were temporarily loosened and a variety of businesses and nonprofits were allowed to participate because schools were closed.And, like the others, the new defendants allegedly spent the proceeds of the fraud on luxury vehicles, real estate and travel. The new cases also include a defendant who bought a laundromat and another who bought an aircraft to be delivered in Kenya, Luger s...

Gophers guard Jaden Henley plans to transfer out

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 18:51:58 GMT

Gophers men’s basketball player Jaden Henley said Monday he will enter the NCAA transfer portal. The true freshman from Ontario, Calif,, thanked the Gophers and its coaches for welcoming him to Minnesota.“After talking with my family, I have decided to enter my name in the transfer portal and find a new home to continue my academic and athletic career,” Henley wrote on Twitter. “I look forward to the next step in my journey.”Henley averaged 5.3 points and 2.2 rebounds across 31 games, including 18 starts. He is friends and former AAU teammates with Dennis Evans III, the four-star center from Riverside, Calif., who left the Gophers’ incoming recruiting class in February and committed to Louisville on Sunday.Related ArticlesCollege Sports | 3 huge questions on former Gophers signee Dennis Evans committing to Louisville College Sports | How will Gophers men’s basketball look next season? College Sports | Men’s basketball: Gop...

Kendall Qualls: More government, more picking winners and losers? Not the way to a better Minnesota

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 18:51:58 GMT

A lot has changed since my childhood. The freedoms I enjoy today were once a dream for which my parents and grandparents longed. Yet the values that made our families strong and state government even stronger have been sidelined for “my way or the highway” mentalities that hurt the people they’re meant to protect. As lawmakers debate tax-and-spend legislation worth billions, they need to remember this: For a better Minnesota, we need to go back to our fundamental values.Democrats are currently sitting on an $18 billion surplus – also known as our hard-earned tax dollars. At a time when eggs cost more than a gallon of gas, families are struggling to pay their bills and put food on the table, you’d assume Democrats would offer relief for Minnesota families. Instead, we’re debating how big they’ll grow the government and how much they’ll raise our taxes. If you’re waiting for a punchline, there isn’t one.It’s hard to fathom how much bigger the government can get, but Democr...

Kingston declares snow emergency

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 18:51:58 GMT

KINGSTON, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The City of Kingston has issued a snow emergency beginning at 7 p.m. on Monday. The city said trash pick-up will not happen on Tuesday. Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! No parking is allowed on mandatory snow emergency routes for the duration or the emergency. Alternate side parking will remain in effect for the rest of the city.Snow emergency routesHurley AvenueSchwenk DriveLucas AvenueWashington AvenueGreenkill AvenueWilbur AvenueAbeel StreetO'Reilly StreetAlbany AvenueBroadwayFoxhall AvenueFlatbush AvenueClifton AvenueEast Chester StreetGarden StreetHasbrouck AvenueDelaware AvenueNorth StreetEast StrandPearl StreetLinderman AvenueElaine DriveGarraghan DriveFrog AlleyCornell StreetAndrew StreetMary's Avenue

TLC, Shaggy to perform at SPAC in June

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 18:51:58 GMT

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- TLC and Shaggy are bringing their "Hot Summer Nights" Tour to the Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) this summer. The concert is set for June 26 at 7 p.m. Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! TLC and Shaggy will be joined by special guests En Vogue and Sean Kingston. TLC is best known for the songs "Waterfalls" and "No Scrubs," and Shaggy is best known for the songs "It Wasn't Me" and "Angel."Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, March 17 at 10 a.m. You can buy tickets on the Live Nation website.

RPD: Man arrested after firing gun at family gathering

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 18:51:58 GMT

ROTTERDAM, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- An Ozone Park man was arrested after firing a gun at a family gathering and illegally possessing the gun, according to Rotterdam Police. Venkatasuma Sunnie, 48, faces several charges. Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Police say they responded to a Fort Hunter Road residence on Saturday for a report of a man with a gun. Once they arrived, people at the house told police there was a physical altercation between two people who were there for a family gathering. During the altercation, police say Sunnie fired a gun inside the house, however, no one was hit or injured. Police were able to find Sunnie a short time later and took him into custody.Charges:First-degree eckless endangermentSecond-degree criminal possession of a weaponSecond-degree menacingSunnie was sent to the Schenectady County Correctional Facility to await arraignment.

Counting Crows coming to SPAC in July

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 18:51:58 GMT

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Counting Crows with special guest Dashboard Confessional are coming to the Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) this summer. The bands are set to perform on July 5 at 7:30 p.m. Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! This stop is part of the "Banshee Season" Tour. Counting Crows is best known for the songs "Accidentally In Love," "Mr. Jones," and "Big Yellow Taxi." Dashboard Confessional is best known for the songs "Hands Down" and "Vindicated."Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, March 17 at 10 a.m. You can buy tickets on the Live Nation website.

St. Peters Schnucks shooting suspect turns himself in

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 18:51:58 GMT

ST. PETERS, Mo. -- Police say that the suspect wanted for a shooting in a St. Peters Schnucks parking lot is now under arrest. The shooting happened on March, 3, 2023. Tyrone Miller, 24, faces charges for assault, robbery, and armed criminal action. He is being held on bond.Miller turned himself in to police after over a week at the St. Charles County jail. His bond is set at a million dollars. Another suspect in the robbery was also placed under arrest. That person is being held at the St. Peters Jail.A 52-year-old woman was leaving the store located in Plaza 94 at around 8 p.m. with her husband that Friday evening. She was getting into the passenger seat of her car while her husband finished unloading groceries at the back of their vehicle. Top story: Hermann officer dead, 1 injured after Sunday shooting Police claim Miller got out of a nearby silver SUV, opened the passenger door where the woman was sitting, and attempted to take the woman’s purse. He and ended up shooting her ...

Who are the officers shot in Hermann, Missouri?

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 18:51:58 GMT

HERMANN, Mo. -- Two officer were shot late Sunday night at the Casey's General Store in Hermann, Missouri. One of those officers, Detective Sgt. Mason Griffith, 34, has died. Another officer, Adam Sullentrup, 31, was injured. Adam Sullentrup, 31 -- Detective Sgt. Mason Griffith, 34, Griffith’s widow Jennifer posted on Facebook, “I have no words, except, you were the most incredible husband, father, and leader in your community! You are already greatly missed. I will do my best to honor you every day. Karson will never forget you! I want to Thank all my friends family and first responder family!!! Rest easy, Mason, we have it from here!!!.”Sullentrup has been taken to a St. Louis area hospital for treatment. He is listed in serious, but stable condition. Top story: Hermann officer dead, 1 injured after Sunday shooting The state of Missouri issued a Blue Alert after the suspect drove off after the shooting. Kenneth Simpson ,35, may be in a nearby home. The building has been surround...

Letters: Overwhelmed by fear and sadness, I hurt because I mourn Luis Garcia

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 18:51:58 GMT

Adults need to take student safety seriously, finallyWhen will adults take student safety seriously?My friend Luis Garcia lived with integrity. He always worked to be the best version of himself.Today, adults talk about safer schools and ending gun violence. Their words are seemingly filled with authority and integrity. Yet the best versions of these officials can be found in their talking points in the news and social media. Unfortunately, their words have no impact.At the beginning of this school year, police entered our school with semi-automatic weapons during an active shooter threat. With guns pointed at us, we evacuated and stood on the hot football field. As kids were crying and collapsing, I watched a school board member hand out water to onlookers across the street. He turned his back on traumatized kids while performing virtuous acts for adults.Our school had another lockdown a few days after my friend Luis was shot. A normalized event, but I no longer felt normal. Overwh...