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Panel names top pick for Minnesota state seal

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:34:23 GMT

Members of the State Emblems Resign Commission on Tuesday voted to adopt a new state seal design centered around a loon.While the new state symbol will be based on the design, the 13-member panel could still make modifications, such as dates, language, the design of a star on the seal, and the color of the loon’s eye, which in the current design is white.According to the designer’s statement on the emblems commission website, the seal “features the state bird in a pose that signifies pride and energy.”One of the finalists for the Minnesota state seal design as selected by the State Emblems Redesign Committee in St. Paul on Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2022. (Courtesy of the State Emblems Redesign Commission)Waves in the water symbolize the state’s many lakes, wild rice symbolizes agriculture, and pine trees represent the state’s forests. There are 19 stars to show Minnesota is the 19th state to join the union after the original 13. A large star represents Minnesota.Above the loon is the ...

Burnsville man identified as Minneapolis homicide victim

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:34:23 GMT

The medical examiner identified on Tuesday a man killed in a Minneapolis shooting as a 34-year-old from Burnsville.Darius Renee Wilson died at East Lake Street and 12th Avenue South just after midnight on Monday. He was shot in the chest and was found by police on the sidewalk.A woman in her 40s had also been shot and was taken to Hennepin Healthcare with injuries that police said appeared non-life-threatening.Police said Monday there were several people outside and in the area when the shots were fired.No one was under arrest as of Tuesday morning, according to Minneapolis police. Investigators are working to determine who was involved and what led to the shooting.Police asked anyone with information to call CrimeStoppers at 800-222-TIPS (8477).Related ArticlesCrime & Public Safety | Authorities say Khalil Azad accidentally drowned after fleeing Robbinsdale traffic stop Crime & Public Safety | Woman killed in Sunday night rollover crash on I-35W i...

Scottish comedian Daniel Sloss coming to Albany

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:34:23 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Scottish comedian Daniel Sloss is coming to Albany. He is set to perform at The Egg on April 12 at 7:30 p.m. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The “Can’t” Tour is Sloss’ 12th solo comedy tour. He has toured around the world, has written a book, and has two Netflix specials called “DARK” and “Jigsaw.” Sloss previously performed at the Palace Theatre in Albany in October.Tickets are available starting December 6 for the artist presale. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, December 8 at 10 a.m. You can buy tickets on The Egg website.

Three pets die in Scotia house fire

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:34:23 GMT

SCOTIA, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Four people were helped by volunteers from the Northeastern New York Chapter of the American Red Cross after a fire early Tuesday on Glen Avenue. Firefighters say two dogs and a cat died in the fire. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The Scotia Fire Department says upon arrival, they saw smoke showing on the right side of the home. Crews made entry and found heavy smoke on two floors of the house.A family pig was safely secured in a neighbor's yard. Firefighters say the fire started in the kitchen and appears accidental. The residents were displaced due to damage by smoke and fire. Bennington man pleads guilty to drug possession The Red Cross offered financial assistance for necessities such as shelter, food, and clothing to three adults and a 16-year-old. Health services, emotional support, and comfort kits were also provided.

Pics: Chicken N Pickle to open in St. Charles next week

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:34:23 GMT

ST. CHARLES, Mo. -- We're learning more about one of the tenants anchoring a $350 million Riverpointe business, retail, and residential development. Chicken 'N Pickle is opening its first St. Louis-area facility in St. Charles on December 12. It will feature live music, giveaways, open-play pickleball, and family-friendly activities. They have released new renderings and details about the location.Located in the Riverpointe development, near the AMC Streets of St. Charles 8 Theatre, the complex covers 2.5 acres and includes 11 indoor and outdoor pickleball courts. There are bars, rooftop seating, and a game yard offering lawn games like cornhole and ping pong.The development stretches from I-70 to the Family Arena. It is estimated to bring around 4,000 jobs, and $1.5 billion of annual revenue, to St. Charles.What's on the menu? Well, a lot of chicken. That includes rotisserie dishes available in four different seasonings. There are also pork and beef sandwiches, BBQ mac and cheese, ...

Watch the 4th Republican presidential primary debate on KPLR 11

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:34:23 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- Watch the fourth Republican presidential primary debate on KPLR 11 and on the NewsNation cable channel. The live event happens on December 6, 2023, from 7-9 p.m. CT. You can also stream it on www.NewsNationNow.com.Megyn Kelly moderates the event at the University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa. Catch the live audio broadcast on SiriusXM Triumph channel 111.Sean Compton, Nexstar's President of Networks, is thrilled, saying, "We're honored to be part of another historic election season." Michael Corn, President of News at NewsNation, emphasizes their commitment to fair and unbiased news coverage.

Broncos nominate LT Garett Bolles for 2023 Walter Payton Man of the Year Award

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:34:23 GMT

The Broncos announced Tuesday that starting left tackle Garett Bolles has been named the team’s nominee for the 2023 Walter Payton Man of the Year Award.The Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year honors a player for his leadership on the field and in the community. Each team selects one nominee, and the national winner will be announced during NFL Honors on Feb. 8.Bolles has made a consistent impact in the community during his time in Denver, being named the Broncos’ Community Impact Award winner in 2022 and a Broncos Community Ambassador in 2021.Bolles’ community outreach has been geared toward providing mentorship to youth in the juvenile justice system. He is an active participant in a juvenile probation court mentorship program in Arapahoe County and has made regular visits to the Marvin W. Foote Youth Services Center.Related ArticlesDenver Broncos | Upon Further Review: Broncos’ late game mishap highlights afternoon of missed opportunities in loss to Texans Den...

Apple Blossom will close after two years in downtown Denver hotel

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:34:23 GMT

When siblings Paul and Aileen Reilly debuted a new restaurant inside the Grand Hyatt Centric Downtown Denver hotel two years ago, it felt like a real win for the fans of their old Uptown farm-to-table spot Beast + Bottle.Beast + Bottle, which highlighted seasonal Colorado ingredients, had closed its doors in June 2021, but Apple Blossom, at 822 18th St., was a way for the Reillys to carry on its legacy.Goodbyes are never easy, especially a second time around. The sibling duo announced on Tuesday that they have decided to close their hotel restaurant on Friday, Dec. 8.“The Beast + Bottle Group is working with the Hyatt Centric Downtown Denver team to pass on the beautiful restaurant space to hotel operators, who will transition it to a new, more casual dining concept for hotel guests,” the owners wrote on Instagram.They didn’t reveal the name of the upcoming restaurant, however, which won’t be affiliated with the Beast + Bottle Group.Related ArticlesRestaurant...

Colorado legend Darian Hagan leaving Buffs to coach at San Diego State

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:34:23 GMT

Assistant coach Darian Hagan during the University of Colorado Boulder Spring football game on April 23, 2022. (Cliff Grassmick/Staff Photographer)Colorado Buffaloes legend Darian Hagan is leaving Boulder.According to BuffZone sources, Hagan has accepted an offer to coach running backs at San Diego State, joining the staff of former Buffs offensive coordinator Sean Lewis.Hagan, who quarterbacked the Buffs to their only national title in 1990, has coached running backs at CU for 12 years in two different stints, from 2006-10 and from 2016-22.When CU hired head coach Deion Sanders a year ago, Hagan was the only assistant coach retained, but not as a coach. He moved into an ambassador role under Sanders, but has desired to get back on the field in a coaching capacity. He will now have that opportunity with Lewis, who was the Buffs’ offensive coordinator this past year and was hired as San Diego State’s head coach last week.Hagan, 53, is a native of the Los Angeles area and will have an...

6 Ways to Improve Your Website’s Google Ranking

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:34:23 GMT

Google gets approximately 99,000 search queries every second, resulting in about 8.5 billion searches daily and roughly 2 trillion global searches annually!As such, Google commands 92% of the mobile search engine market share worldwide, along with 72% of the desktop market.All those zeroes are also why it’s critical to have a website that can compete — the first five organic results on a search page get 67.60% of all clicks, and the next five account for only 3.73%. It’s all downhill from there.To get web traffic, you need to be near the top — and that starts with search engine optimization (SEO).What is SEO?The higher you rank in Google’s search engine results pages (SERPs) for your target keywords, the more people will visit your website or webpage. That’s where SEO comes in.The goal of SEO is to increase the quantity of organic (non-paid) traffic your website content receives from search engines.On-page SEO factors like content, tags, internal links, and e...