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Gophers paid Lindsay Whalen a ‘termination fee’ of $215K

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:57 GMT

Lindsay Whalen was fired from her position as the University of Minnesota’s basketball coach and no longer works for the school, according to a settlement report obtained by the Pioneer Press.Whalen declined the offer to work as a special assistant to athletics director Mark Coyle and has received a one-time, lump sum settlement payment of $215,000.Coyle announced during a March 2 news conference that Whalen, a former UMN all-American and four-time WNBA champion with the Lynx, had stepped down after five years as the Gophers’ coach. Whalen did not attend the news conference and hasn’t spoken publicly since.“Together,” Coyle said at the time, “we just felt like now is the right time for her to step down.”We now know that wasn’t the case. In its settlement summary, the university said “the University determined it was in the best interests of the University to make a change to the head coaching position for the women’s basketball team.”Whalen did not immediately return a phone message...

Tattoo, oddities shop to open in downtown Albany

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:57 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Husband and wife duo Susie and Jay Pittenger are set to open up Black Dahlia Tattoo & Oddity Parlour in downtown Albany. They are relocating to upstate New York from Pittsburgh to open their new shop. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! In Pittsburgh, Susie owns a tattoo and vintage shop. She has over 11 years of experience in the tattoo industry."I built my other shop, Sanctuary Pittsburgh, to be an inclusive space for tattooing and self-expression, and I hope to do the same in the Capital Region," she said. "We really love upstate, especially Albany, and can’t wait to be part of the community here." Lark Hall in Albany opening restaurant downstairs Black Dahlia will be the Pittengers' private studio and space to put the strange and unique items they're collected over the years. The oddity retail section will be on the ground floor and the tattoo parlour will be on the second floor.The oddity sec...

Pet A Palooza Saturday in Ballston Spa

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:57 GMT

BALLSTON SPA, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Are you looking for a furry friend? Curtis Lumber's 13th annual Pet A Palooza Pet Adoption Day will be held on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Ballston Spa, located at 885 Rt. 67. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Attendees will have the chance to meet all the cats and dogs looking for their forever home. Aside from cats and dogs, birds, rabbits, and more will be up for adoption.Aside from pet festivities, the event will offer food trucks, free face painting, balloon twisting, pet caricatures, and more. According to Albany.com, last year's event helped over 250 pets find new homes.

1st of 3 Downtown Pittsfield block parties on June 24

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:57 GMT

PITTSFIELD, Mass. (NEWS10) -- Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. will host its "School Street Block Party," the first of three planned block parties on Saturday, June 24, from noon to 8 p.m. The event will feature musical and theatrical performances, beer gardens, food vendors, and more. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The School Street Block Party will take place just outside of Hot Plate Brewing Co., and the street will be closed throughout the event. Attendees can see free performances put on by Barrington Stage Company, Berkshire Theatre Group, musicians Glori WIlder and Chantell McFarland, and enjoy several food vendors. Local food vendors will include Cravins Ice Cream and Espethino Carioca, with Hot Plate overseeing the beer garden. Jacksonville man charged with murder in Plattekill death Performance Schedule3:00-3:45 p.m. – Celebration of Black Voices (Barrington Stage Company)4:00-4:30 p.m. – Berkshire Theatre Group cas...

Jacksonville man charged with murder in Plattekill death

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:57 GMT

PLATTEKILL, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Jacksonville man was arrested on Tuesday and is charged with second-degree murder stemming from a homicide investigation dating back to January 1. Juwaugh Dawkins, 31, is also charged with three counts of second-degree criminal possession of a weapon in the death of Daniel Spotards. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! On Monday, January 1, police responded to Campbell Drive Extension for a report of a dead person outside of a residence. Police say Spotards was located outside of his house with multiple gunshot wounds. This incident was investigated by the Town of Plattekill Police Department, the Ulster County Sheriff’s Office, and the Ulster County District Attorney’s Office.New York State Police say Spotards was brought back from Florida to New York and is lodged at the Ulster County Jail without bail. He will appear before the Ulster County Court.

Swimming class sessions set in Glens Falls

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:57 GMT

GLENS FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) - The heat has been inconsistent in the North Country this summer, but the city of Glens Falls is ready for warm days on the way - and is ready to equip kids with skills to cool off with. Glens Falls is offering swimming lessons at Glens Falls High School this summer. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Swimming lessons are being offered in three sessions, spanning June 26 - July 7; July 10 - July 21; and July 24 - Aug. 4. All sessions are priced at $60 per swimmer. Each session will offer six different levels of instruction for swimmers with different levels of ability. They include:Level 1Ages 3 and upElementary skills to get preschoolers comfortable in the water9:30 - 10 a.m. and 10 - 10:30 a.m. options per sessionLevel 2Ages 4 and upPrimary locomotive skills to teach kids to float without assistance and hold themselves vertically in the water9:30 - 10 a.m. and 10 - 10:30 a.m. options per sessionLe...

Is it legal to grow pot plants in Missouri?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:57 GMT

ST. LOUIS - After Missouri voters passed Amendment 3 to legalize the sale of recreational marijuana in the state, locals are now wondering if they can legally grow marijuana plants. The Missouri Department of Health and Human Services began accepting applications for personal cultivation cards on Feb. 6, 2023. Applicants have to be at least 21 years old, have two government issued photo IDs, submit a recently-taken color picture, and pay an $100 application fee to grow privately. Violent twist follows parents’ intervention on daughter’s Snapchat sessions Flowering plants are only allowed to grow up to 14 inches tall, and DHHS will have full access to any applicants' personal growing area if asked. Each grower must have their own license and are not allowed to share the license, even if the two live together. The state recently surpassed $1 billion in legal marijuana sales.

Microsoft Travel dubs St. Louis as 'your next dreamy getaway'

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:57 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Near the confluence of the Mississippi and Missouri River sits a historic city that some may consider "your next dreamy getaway." That, indeed, would be St. Louis, Missouri. Microsoft Travel gave St. Louis the unofficial "dreamy getaway" title in a feature published Tuesday. The article suggests the rich history of St. Louis and several can't miss attractions make it a popular summer travel spot for tourists to consider. Family of St. Louis soldier mourns loss after hit-and-run in Texas St. Louis was founded in February 1764. French fur traders Pierre Laclède and Auguste Chouteau settled after a trek from Illinois, and the city earned it namesake after Louis IX of France. Microsoft Travel further points out, before that, Native American mound-builders settled in the area between the ninth and 15th centuries. From its earliest origins to present day, St. Louis has been praised for its arts scene. Microsoft Travel credits venues like the Missouri Botanical Garden, Powel...

Police ID homicide victim found dead in downtown park

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:57 GMT

ST. LOUIS – Homicide detectives with the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department have identified a man found shot to death in a park across the street from City Hall.According to a police spokesman, the shooting occurred on June 1, just before 9 p.m., inside Poelker Park.Officers located the victim down on the ground near the Firefighters Memorial in the park. He’s been shot in the head and was pronounced dead at the scene. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Breaking News SIGN UP NOW Detectives later identified the victim as Derick Conley. He was 32.Anyone with information on the shooting is asked to contact the Homicide Division directly at 314-444-5371. Tipsters who wish to remain anonymous and are interested in a cash reward can call CrimeStoppers at 866-371-TI...

Is Denver the new Titletown, USA? After Nuggets championship, an argument could be made.

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:57 GMT

Has there ever been a better time to be a Denver sports fan?The Nuggets are champions for the first time, and primed to compete for even more NBA titles as long as Nikola Jokic is willing to lead them. The Avalanche is one year removed from hoisting the Stanley Cup, and already favored to do so again next year. Head coach Sean Payton has arrived in Broncos Country with the promise of better days ahead.And the Rockies … well, Coors Field sure is a nice place to watch a game!All jokes aside, winnow it down to the four major sports, and it becomes clear that Denver has a case as the new Titletown, U.S.A. — with all apologies to the Green Bay Packers, who actually trademarked the phrase.Since the Avalanche arrived on the Front Range in 1995-96 to give the Front Range teams in all four major sports, downtown Denver has hosted seven championship parades. That number trails only Boston (12), Los Angeles (12) and Chicago (8) for most major sports titles over that time. And now that th...