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Kim Jong Un arrives in Russian port city where he is shown Russian nuclear-capable bombers

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:20:51 GMT

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Saturday arrived in Russia’s far eastern port of Vladivostok, where he was shown nuclear-capable bombers as he continued a trip that has sparked Western concerns about an arms alliance that could fuel Russian President Vladimir Putin’s war on Ukraine.Kim’s to visit to Russia, highlighted by a summit with Putin on Wednesday, comes amid momentum in military cooperation between the countries in which North Korea could potentially seek Russian technologies to advance Kim’s military nuclear program in exchange for providing Russia with badly needed munitions.Later in Vladivostok, Kim was expected to see Russian naval ships of the country’s Pacific fleet, which could be another hint at what he wants from Russia. It follows his visit on Friday to a factory producing advanced Russian warplanes.Kim in recent months has emphasized the need to strengthen his navy to counter the advanced naval assets of the United States, ...

Residents of Hay River, N.W.T., allowed to return home starting Saturday

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:20:51 GMT

HAY RIVER, N.W.T. — Residents of Hay River, N.W.T., are being allowed to return home on Saturday.Hay River’s 3,500 residents will be able to come home starting at 9 a.m., with the evacuation order for the town set to be downgraded to an evacuation alert.Town officials say that thanks to containment efforts, the risk posed by the nearby wildfire is now at an acceptable level.Essential workers were allowed to return to Hay River on Wednesday.An evacuation order was issued for Hay River, as well as the nearby hamlet of Enterprise and K’atl’odeeche First Nation, on Aug. 13.The First Nation says its members will be allowed to return home starting at 9 a.m. on Sunday.Re-entry plans for Enterprise were not immediately available.Officials are warning evacuees returning to Hay River that health services will initially be limited and that schools will not be open at the beginning of the re-entry.This report by The Canadian Press was first published Sept. 15, 2023.The Canadia...

Temps flirt with 80 degrees Friday afternoon following a chilly start to the day. More clouds and unsettled weather brings the chance for scattered showers this weekend but far from a total washout

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:20:51 GMT

Warmer than normal pattern locks in next week and could last through the end of the month. Lee threatens damaging winds, coastal flooding and localized heavy rainfall as it makes landfall near Nova Scotia Saturday afternoonCHILLY START TO THE DAY FRIDAY—COOLEST INLAND LOWS AWAY FROM LAKE MICHIGANFORECAST HIGHS — HOW MUCH ABOVE OR BELOW NORMALFRIDAY HIGH TEMPERATURESOTHER WARM AREA HIGH TEMPERATURESSHOWERLY WEATHER RETURNS THIS WEEKENDHURRICANE LEEGoes-16 Infrared Satellite imagery late Friday of Hurricane LeeHere’s a snapshot of the potential peak wind gusts as Lee approachesTropical Depression 15 has formed in the central Tropical Atlantic and is forecast to become a major hurricane by September 19thIf true, it would mark the 4th major hurricane of the 2023 Atlantic season. Only 9 other years have had 4+ major hurricanes by September 19thaccording to Dr. Philip Klotzbach of Colorado St UniversitySCATTERED SHOWERS CAN’T BE RULED OUT SATURDAY AT ANY TIMEThe best chance for organized ...

Concert review: 50 Cent turns back the clock at Xcel Energy Center

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:20:51 GMT

More than a few eyebrows raised back in May when 50 Cent announced a world tour dubbed The Final Lap, which filled St. Paul’s Xcel Energy Center Friday.While the man born Curtis James Jackson III hasn’t confirmed it’s his farewell tour, many wondered if it wasn’t more of a hello tour. His 2003 debut album “Get Rich or Die Tryin’” and its monster single “In da Club” made 50 an instant star. But 50 turned out to be a star that burned hot and fast. His scored his final major hit with 2007’s “Ayo Technology,” which showed up midway through his set, and hasn’t released a new album since 2014’s flop “Animal Ambition.”As his musical career faded, 50’s business instincts kicked in and it turns out he’s pretty good at the whole entrepreneur thing. He’s made millions through a series of endorsements and collaborations in film, apparel, liquor, technology and publishing. His highest-profile project, the Starz crime drama “Power”...

High school football roundup: Eagan scores first win over Rosemount since 2011

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:20:51 GMT

Eagan 17, Rosemount 6: Eagan quarterback Carson Schwamb ran in a pair of touchdowns — including the game-clincher in the fourth quarter — as the Wildcats (2-1) beat their district rival for the first time since 2011.Maki Whelan ran in a five-yard touchdown in the third quarter to notch the lone score for Rosemount (1-2).Central 14, Minneapolis Washburn 0: Lavontae Cox ran in two scores — one from 18 yards out, the other from 14 — as Central (2-1) got back on track with a victory.The Minutemen held Minneapolis Washburn to just 164 yards of offense.Stillwater 28, East Ridge 20: After surrendering three passing touchdowns to Tanner Zolnosky in the first half, Stillwater’s defense hunkered down and held the Raptors (1-2) scoreless in the second half to pave the way for a comeback victory.Nick Kinsey threw three touchdown passes for Stillwater (2-1), while Tanner Schmidt hauled in two scoring grabs.St. Agnes 35, Breck 7: Landen Mickelson tallied four total t...

High school football: Savion Hart’s scoring bursts key St. Thomas Academy over Cretin-Derhman Hall

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:20:51 GMT

Sometimes, things just seem easy. That was certainly the case for St. Thomas Academy on Friday night in Eagan.The Cadets rolled to a big early lead against longtime rival Cretin-Derham Hall and held on in the second half for a 35-17 win in front of a big crowd at TCO Stadium.Playing about a mile from their Mendota Heights campus, the Cadets looked right at home. Senior running back Savion Hart did it all for St. Thomas Academy (2-1), rushing for a pair of first-half touchdowns and adding another one through the air moments before halftime.It was a nice reward for the do-it-all senior back who is garnering interest from a number of Division I schools.“He’s probably the best running back in the state, and we ask him to block and receive the ball and do a little kick return, and he accepts his role,” said Cadets head coach Travis Walch. “He’s been a great teammate is what I have been most impressed with.”Cretin-Derham Hall (1-2) received the opening kickoff and marched 63 yards in 21 p...

High school football: Forest Lake turns defense into offense in win over Mounds View

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:20:51 GMT

Though only a sophomore, Forest Lake defensive lineman Howie Johnson is already in his second season as a starter.And over that time, he’s hard-pressed to think of a game that’s gone better than Friday night’s 24-8 victory over Mounds View.Johnson had two-and-a-half sacks and blocked a punt that set up one of his team’s three first-half touchdowns as the Rangers came out on top before a home crowd in a clash of two teams ranked in the top 10 in the state in Class 6A.“Honestly, in my entire football career, this had to be my best game,” said a smiling Johnson, whose team — ranked No. 10 in this week’s Associated Press state poll — improved to 2-1.“It feels really good.”The defensive and special teams success helped set the Forest Lake offense up with short fields in the first half, and senior running back Leyton Patzer and the offense took advantage.In fact, it took the Rangers only three plays to score their three touchdowns and take a 21-0 halftime lead. The first of th...

United Auto Workers strike begins

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:20:51 GMT

CAPITAL REGION, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Thousands of auto workers walked off the job today at three targeted factories after their union leaders couldn't reach a deal with automakers. NEWS10 breaks down what this means for us here at home. DocGo CEO resigns In what some are calling a historic move, 13,000 United Auto Workers have gone on strike since Thursday night. We've talked to dealers in the capital region about what we can expect in the next weeks.“This is a new car issue. The parts right now, the part plants have not shut down yet. From what we understand. But we don't know what the UAW is going to do next. They're kind of saying they're going to do a move around and close down different places at different times,” said Vice President at Mangino Chevrolet, Mike Coffey.The president of the UAW says the targeted strikes will give the union leverage in contract talks and keep the auto companies guessing about its next move. It could also make the union’s strike fund last much lon...

Cardinals secure cruel fate: First losing record since 2007

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:20:51 GMT

ST. LOUIS - For the first time since 2007 and just the second time in the 21st century, the St. Louis Cardinals will officially finish a full season with a losing record. The Cardinals dropped their 82nd game of the season, falling in dramatic fashion: A bases-loaded strikeout, down one run with two outs in the ninth inning. Philadelphia Phillies 5, St. Louis Cardinals 4. And with that, the Cardinals will finish with more losses than wins in their 162-game slate. Cardinals announce Wainwright farewell plans, including concert and ceremony The 2023 season, compounded by untimely injuries and inconsistencies, has resulted in many unprecedented stretches of losses. All told,The Cardinals suffered their worst losing steak of the season (eight games) from late-April to early May, capping a brutal stretch of two wins in 15 games.The Cardinals were unable to win their first series opener of the season until their 12th series of the season (May 8 against the Chicago Cubs)The Cardinals ha...

You Paid For It: Veteran's home ruined by water main break, city denies responsibility

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:20:51 GMT

ST. LOUIS - The You Paid For It team comes to the aid of a U.S. Marine Corps. veteran in North St. Louis whose house was flooded by a water main break.Cornelius Higgins' basement is ruined after a recent water main break, yet the city issued a statement saying, "After an investigation into Mr. Higgins claim, investigators determined the City is not responsible for the damages and provided Mr. Higgins with that information."Higgins says it’s just not fair. His basement was finished, but that was before two feet of sewage flooded it in June. The water main break somehow damaged MSD’s line. Higgins can’t believe it. UAW strike: Ford lays off 600 in Michigan, picketing continues in Wentzville ”The situation now is, after the water damage, no one wants to take responsibility for it," he said. "The water department denied me. The sewer department gave me a number to call, but nobody ever answered. I've been calling every day for going on three months now and still haven’t heard anything...