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Vikings sign another quarterback, bring in XFL star Jordan Ta’amu

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:11:49 GMT

Another quarterback is coming to Vikings training camp.On Monday morning, the Vikings announced they have signed quarterback Jordan Ta’amu. This is the sixth team Ta’amu has joined as he tries to latch on in the NFL. He signed with the Houston Texans as an undrafted free agent and has also spent time with the Kansas City Chiefs, Detroit Lions, Washington Commanders and Carolina Panthers.Most recently, Ta’amu starred for the DC Defenders of the XFL, throwing for 1,894 yards and 14 touchdowns, and running 298 yards and 3 touchdowns. He was named the XFL’s Offensive Player of the Year.Originally from Pearly City, Hawaii, Ta’amu played a couple of seasons  at the New Mexico Military Institute before transferring to Ole Miss. In a total of 20 games as a Rebel, Ta’amu totaled 5,600 yards and 30 touchdowns through the air and added 507 yards and 10 touchdowns on the ground. He did not get selected in the 2019 NFL Draft.It’ll be interesting to see h...

Could the Twins move to six-man rotation? “I think that’s a possibility”

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:11:49 GMT

In the minutes after the final pitch is thrown, members of the coaching staff and the front office gather in manager Rocco Baldelli’s Target Field office to debrief and discuss the game they just watched.In that meeting on Sunday, one topic was the possibility of moving to a six-man rotation for the time being.“I think that’s a possibility. I do,” Baldelli said. “Before I walked down here to talk to (the media), it’s one of the things we were just talking about. And we’ll continue to talk about.”That’s because Dallas Keuchel had just thrown 6⅓ innings perfect innings before surrendering a double, and the man he replaced on the active roster, Joe Ryan, is nearly ready to return from a groin strain.If Keuchel had turned in a performance like the one he had last week against Philadelphia — six runs in 1⅔ innings innings pitched — perhaps the conversation would have been different. But his dominant effort against the Pirates was impossible to ignore.“He’s done everything we’ve ask...

Guilderland Public Library's new cafe sets opening date

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:11:49 GMT

GUILDERLAND, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Café con Mel has set its grand opening date in the Guilderland Public Library. The cafe is slated to open on Wednesday, September 6 from noon to 4 p.m. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The cafe is owned by Melanie Partak and Joy Mercado Henderson. In March, they announced they would be moving from 133 Remsen Street in Cohoes to the Guilderland Public Library.The owners originally announced in August 2022 they would be opening two more locations on Quail Street in Albany and in Guilderland. The Albany location has since closed. Herbie’s Burgers soon opening on Jay Street in Schenectady The cafe will be serving specialty coffee, baked goods, breakfast sandwiches, and lunch bites. Starting September 7, Café con Mel will be open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Guilderland Public Library is located at 2228 Western Avenue. After Labor Day,...

Two injured in Central Avenue motorcycle crash

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:11:49 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Two people were injured in a crash on Central Avenue early in the morning on August 20, according to the Albany Police Department. The incident occurred between Lexington Avenue and Henry Johnson Boulevard. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! On Sunday at 2:20 a.m., police determined through investigation that a vehicle traveling eastbound on Central Avenue reportedly merged from the left lane into the eastbound right lane, where two oncoming motorcyclists were driving. The vehicle did not hit the motorcycles, but both motorcycles collided with each other, resulting in the two riders being ejected. One of the motorcyclists sustained traumatic injuries and was transported to Albany Medical Center, while the other rider sustained minor injuries and refused medical attention. Police say the driver of the car stopped immediately and was cooperative with the investigation.

Newburgh man arrested for DWI, ticketed 21 times

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:11:49 GMT

NEWBURGH, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Newburgh man was arrested on Sunday for driving while intoxicated, fleeing police, and received a total of 21 tickets. Richard Johnson, 33, was arrested around 1:50 a.m. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! On Sunday, around 1:50 a.m., state troopers saw a 2002 Volvo S-60 driving southbound on Water Street in Newburgh erratically. Police say the car hit a construction sign and continued driving.Troopers attempted to initiate a traffic stop, however, they say the car fled the scene and drove through multiple city streets. The car was driving down Washington Street when the driver lost control and hit a telephone pole on Front Street. Vermonter arrested on domestic assault warrant Troopers identified the driver as Johnson. While being evaluated, police say they determined he was impaired by alcohol and was subsequently arrested for driving while intoxicated (DWI). Law enforcement says he was driving wit...

Mohonasen CSD using app to track buses, changes to routes

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:11:49 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Mohonasen Central School District will be using Traversa 360, an app that tracks the location of your child's school bus, beginning this academic year. Randy Jerreld, Transportation Director for the district, said the app will make catching the bus easier, safer and eliminate some challenges the district has seen with the bus driver shortage. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! “That will be a real nice thing for parents especially with winter coming on," Jerreld said. "They don’t want to be outside too long waiting for a bus that might be late so they’ll actually get an ETA of when the bus will be at the stop.” The app provides real-time updates on the bus route, location and proximity to where you are. It also sends notifications about changes to your route -- making it easier for parents and the school to adapt to ongoing changes throughout the academic year. One person arrested following s...

Massive tire fire at salvage yard in Madison, County Illinois

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:11:49 GMT

MADISON, Ill. - A massive fire broke out Sunday night at a salvage yard in Madison County, Illinois.The flames burned into the night at '111 Salvage' on Route 111 in Granite City, Illinois. Several fire departments were called in to fight the four-alarm fire.Thick black smoke could be seen for miles as cars and tires burned. The ramp from Interstate 55 to Highway 111 was closed because of the fire. Hedge apples: Can we eat them? Herb Simmons, with the St. Clair County Emergency Management Agency, shared photos of the fire. Huge plumes of smoke and flames consuming cars as firefighters struggled to bring them under control are shown.Madison County Emergency Management officials brought in special air-conditioned buses to help firefighters deal with the fire as well as the summer heat. No word on any injuries.Our Nissan Rogue Runner reporter, Nic Lopez, was at the scene. FOX 2 will update this story with more information as it becomes available.

Bob Dylan coming to St. Louis this fall

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:11:49 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Rock legend Bob Dylan announced that his 'Rough and Rowdy Ways' tour is making a stop in St. Louis this fall. The Stifel Theatre will host one of the 17 shows on Wednesday, October 4. Tickets go on sale starting Friday, August 25, at 10:00 a.m.Dyaln is a Grammy Award winner and is 82 years old. Hedge apples: Can we eat them? Rough and Rowdy Ways Tour Schedule Oct.1 - Kansas City, MO The Midland TheatreOct. 2 - Kansas City, MO The Midland TheatreOct. 4 - St. Louis, MO Stifel TheatreOct. 6 - Chicago, IL Cadillac Palace TheatreOct. 7 - Chicago, IL Cadillac Palace TheatreOct. 8 - Chicago, IL Cadillac Palace TheatreOct. 11 - Milwaukee, WI The Riverside TheaterOct. 12 - Milwaukee, WI The Riverside TheaterOct. 16 - Indianapolis, IN Murat TheatreOct. 20 - Cincinnati, OH The Andrew J. Brady Music CenterOct. 21 - Akron, OH Akron Civic TheatreOct. 23 - Erie, PA Warner TheatreOct. 24 - Rochester, NY Auditorium TheatreOct. 26 - Toronto, ON Massey HallOct. 27 - Toronto, O...

Flooding closes lanes of northbound 5 Fwy in Sun Valley

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:11:49 GMT

The ongoing impacts of the former Hurricane Hilary have created a headache for some commuters in the San Fernando Valley.All lanes of the northbound 5 Freeway were closed in Sun Valley due to flooding, according to sigalert.com and the California Highway Patrol.The closure, reported at 4:50 a.m., affects exits 152 (Lankershim Boulevard) and 153A (Sheldon Street).Traffic was backed up to exit 150B (Sunland Boulevard), the site added.Traffic is being diverted onto Lankershim Boulevard, the CHP said on X, the site formerly known as Twitter, though as of about 7 a.m., CHP Officer Kendricks said the HOV and No. 1 lanes had reopened.By about 7:45 a.m., congestion had eased into stop-and-go traffic, causing delays of up to five minutes, according to sigalert.com.The other lanes are expected to reopen later on Monday.

Jill On Money: College-bound financial advice

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:11:49 GMT

Millions of families are packing up to send their kids to college. Before starting the journey, hopefully they are spending as much time on course selection as on preparing students financially for the transition.Related ArticlesBusiness | Is 700 a good enough credit score to buy a house? Business | Mystery travel lets you focus on the fun, not the details Business | Is the housing market about to crash? What the experts are saying Business | 6 tips for cutting costs on back-to-school shopping Business | Achieving financial freedom and stability: How has social media skewed our expectations of what it takes? To help, here are some broad categories to cover:Track moneyIf money habits are formed early, then this is the foundation from which every other habit derives. Start with inflows (money from work-study, a part-time or summer job, or from the family) and then address the dreaded expense side of the eq...