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Saints at Vikings picks: All aboard the Josh Dobbs bandwagon!

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:28 GMT

Pioneer Press staffers who cover the Vikings forecast Sunday’s game at U.S. Bank Stadium against the New Orleans Saints:DANE MIZUTANIVikings 31, Saints 24Josh Dobbs put him 31 points last week while learning most of the plays on the fly. Imagine what he’ll be able to do this week with ample time to prepare.JOHN SHIPLEYVikings 24, Saints 19Since Bountygate, the Vikings have owned New Orleans. Also not going to pick against new local hero Josh Dobbs.CHARLEY WALTERSVikings 24, Saints 23Josh Dobbs is too good a story not to win again.Related ArticlesMinnesota Vikings | Vikings preparing with veteran Sean Mannion as backup quarterback Minnesota Vikings | Vikings left guard Dalton Risner prides himself on picking up his teammates. Literally. Minnesota Vikings | Saints at Vikings: What to know ahead of Week 10 matchup Minnesota Vikings | The relentless determination of new Vikings quarterback Josh Dobbs Minnesota V...

Schnucks and Operation Food Search hand out Thanksgiving meals to thousands in need

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:28 GMT

OVERLAND, Mo. - With Thanksgiving less than two weeks away, nearly 1,000 families in the St. Louis metro were gifted a complete holiday meal, thanks to Schnucks and Operation Food Search. Families lined their cars up along the Schnucks parking lot Friday for carefully-assembled bags containing items to help feed families this Thanksgiving. "All the ingredients for a full Thanksgiving dinner," said Kristen Wil, CEO of Operation Food Search. Taylor Swift’s heartfelt tribute to Lindenwood alumna during ‘Eras’ tour It may not be your typical roll call, but for many, it's necessary this November. As food prices continue to rise, so does the need for help."I've just retired, so it's harder for me," said Katrinka Coleman, one of many who lined up for the meals. Coleman recently retired from the post office. She says caring for her and her disabled sister has been hard."We've all felt the price of inflation across a lot of areas," said Stacy Brandt, Vice President of Operations at Schnuck...

St. Louis man charged in DUI crash that killed Illinois teen

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:28 GMT

MADISON COUNTY, Ill. - A St. Louis man faces felony charges in connection with a DUI crash that killed an Illinois teenager last summer. Prosecutors have charged Dustin Gilliland, 44, with reckless homicide and aggravated DUI in connection with the crash, which claimed the life of Gregory Kuehnel Jr., 18, of Jerseyville. Man killed in south St. Louis County road-rage shooting Charges allege that Gilliland was under the influence of alcohol when he crashed into another vehicle at the intersection of Illinois Routes 3 and 143. Keuhnel died in the collision and another occupant was also hurt. Investigators say Gilliland was also driving while his license in Missouri was suspended. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily News SIGN UP NOW “Impaired driving puts eve...

Broncos OLB Baron Browning’s sack celebrations reflect energy he brings to the field: “You can tell he’s having fun”

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:28 GMT

It’s rare to sack Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes. That’s why Baron Browning had to do his dance.As Mahomes attempted to escape pressure on third-and-long in the fourth quarter of the Broncos 24-9 win in Week 8, he ran into his offensive lineman, and Browning came from behind to record his second sack.The third-year outside linebacker dashed near the goal line and went crazy. He moved side-to-side before falling to the ground and started pumping like Hingle McCringleberry from the “Key and Peele” skit.Baron Browning celebrations remain incredible. #EasyToCelebrate x @budlight pic.twitter.com/wtxWE0pZLz— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) October 29, 2023Safety Justin Simmons said Browning has similar traits to edge rusher Von Miller. While Browning has a long way to go to match the 8-time Pro Bowler’s sack numbers, his celebrations are just as creative and unique.“You can tell he’s having fun while playing,” defensive lineman Matt Henningsen told The Denver P...

PHOTOS: Students honor veterans at Arvada West High School on Veterans Day

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:28 GMT

Arvada West High School held a Veterans Day celebration event on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023. The Student Council hosted 20 veterans from the community to show appreciation for their sacrifice to the country.Related ArticlesColorado News | Things to do this weekend: Beastie Boys brunch, the history of Colorado’s 10th Mountain Division and more

Massive Pacific storm to bring rain to Southern California

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:28 GMT

A massive Pacific storm system currently churching off the coast of Alaska is poised to bring measurable rain to Southern California next week and snow to the mountains.Forecasters with the National Weather Service say the storm will spin slowly toward the California coast over the next several days. Through this weekend and early next week, skies will be mostly clear and temperatures, mild, but “things will change very drastically and quickly,” says KTLA weather anchor Kaj Goldberg.Meteorologists say a large Pacific storm system will bring measurable rain to Southern California next week. Nov. 10, 2023.“The rain arrives Wednesday afternoon and evening, and will continue on Thursday and Friday and possibly into Saturday morning,” he says.The NWS is forecasting one to three inches of rain at lower elevations in the Los Angeles area. Snow is possible at or above 7,000 feet, which means ski resort base areas will likely see rain, Goldberg says.

Long Beach confirms first case of mosquito-borne St. Louis Encephalitis since 1984

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:28 GMT

The Long Beach Health Department has confirmed its first human case of mosquito-borne St. Louis Encephalitis since 1984, city officials announced on Thursday.The person who was infected was hospitalized but is currently recovering at home, officials said, and no other cases have been identified. "We are working diligently with healthcare providers to educate the community to prevent more cases of SLEV,” Mayor Rex Richardson said in a statement. “Mosquito control is a shared responsibility and residents must take an active role in reducing the threat of mosquito-borne illnesses in their neighborhoods.” Second-ever case of local dengue virus reported in Southern California SLEV is a disease caused by St. Louis Encephalitis and can spread to people if infected culex mosquitoes bite them. Most people who have the virus don’t show symptoms, but those who do can experience fever, headache, nausea, vomiting, and tiredness, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.In th...

1 Killed in Solo-Car Crash on Fort Bend Parkway Toll Road [Fort Bend County, TX]

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:28 GMT

One Pronounced Dead after Single-Vehicle Accident near McHard RoadFORT BEND COUNTY, TX (November 10, 2023) – A solo-car accident claimed one life Wednesday morning along the Fort Bend Parkway Toll Road. The incident unfolded at approximately 10:20 a.m. near the intersection of McHard Road and FM 2234 on October 25th.According to the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office (FBCSO), reports came in regarding a single-vehicle collision. Sadly, one person sustained fatal injuries. It’s unclear whether emergency responders were able to transport the individual to a hospital or if the fatality occurred at the crash site.As emergency teams managed the situation, the surrounding area was temporarily closed off for clearing operations. More details will be shared once they become available.Presently, the circumstances leading to this tragic event along the Ford Bend Parkway Toll Road remain actively under investigation. Additionally, the identity of the victim has not been disclo...

Letters: Wireless future | Trump accountability | Biden’s age | Rent aid

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:28 GMT

Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor.Wireless futuretolerated, not embracedRe: “California regulators should embrace a wireless future” (Page A6, Nov. 7).David Witkowski describes the transition from copper wire-based telecommunications to the wireless “smartphone world.”For me, the smartphone world is one of constant intrusion and distraction. While on a phone call, I am unable to ignore the several texts and second call that arrives on my smartphone. I can live with the technology. However, older friends without young people to help struggle to master it. I accommodate the smartphone world, but I have not freely chosen it.I currently want to reject artificial intelligence on the internet, but it is already being forced on me.The statistics about consumer adoption of smartphone technology do not mean that there has been a free or enthusiastic embrace of the technology by all consumers.Elizabeth PrestonOaklandTrump d...

Moody’s warns the US its AAA credit rating is in danger

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:28 GMT

By Elisabeth Buchwald | CNNThe United States is one step closer to losing its last perfect credit rating after Moody’s Investors Service changed the outlook of the nation’s debt to negative on Friday after markets closed.While the move does not automatically mean it will downgrade America’s creditworthiness, it increases the chances.Even the prospect of a US downgrade could hurt Americans’ investment portfolios, make it even more expensive for them to borrow money, and make it more costly for the government to pay off its debts.These effects would likely be even more painful if Moody’s does eventually downgrade the US debt.The nation’s diminished fiscal strength, undone by extreme partisanship in Washington, was a key driver of the action, according to a statement from Moody’s.”In the context of higher interest rates, without effective fiscal policy measures to reduce government spending or increase revenues, Moody’s expects that the US’ fiscal deficits will remain very large, signi...