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Dane Mizutani: Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell is among the best in the NFL at what he does

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:08:17 GMT

Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell always asks his players to be at their best when their best is required. It’s a turn of phrase he has leaned on ever since taking over in Minnesota. That specific sentence has been referenced by O’Connell so many times that it has become a cliche in and of itself.He practiced what he preaches on Sunday in Atlanta as the Vikings earned a 31-28 victory over the Falcons.Though journeyman quarterback Josh Dobbs emerged as the story of the game, and rightfully so, O’Connell was the mastermind behind everything that took place on the field. He kept the Vikings calm in the storm and continued to steer the ship forward regardless of circumstance.“That is what coaching is,” O’Connell said. “Just doing what you can do to control the mindset of the players.”There have been so many examples of that from O’Connell over the past couple of seasons with the Vikings. Whether it was the utterly nonsensical ...

Olmsted County sheriff’s deputy charged in online child sex sting

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:08:17 GMT

ROCHESTER, Minn. — A law enforcement sting to catch child predators netted one of their own last week when, court documents allege, Olmsted County Sheriff’s Cpl. Mathew Richard Adamson attempted to lure an undercover cop posing as a 13-year-old girl into sexual acts.Adamson, 44, is charged in Olmsted County District Court with attempting to hire a child under 14 years old for prostitution, soliciting a child through electronic communication to engage in sexual conduct and engaging in electronic communication relating to sexual conduct with a child, all felonies.Judge Jeffrey Kritzer on Friday ordered Adamson to be released on $10,000 bail provided he not use the internet, have no contact with children and abstain from controlled substances and alcohol. Kritzer also ordered that Adamson can be released on $100,000 bail with no conditions.Olmsted County Attorney Mark Ostrem has recused himself from the case and appointed Assistant Mower County Attorney Megan Burroughs to lead Ad...

Albany PD swears in six new officers

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:08:17 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Albany Police Department swore in six new officers on Monday. Police Chief Eric Hawkins said the new hires come at a time when recruitment for law enforcement is down across the country.The police chief said the new members will help relieve some of the pressure current officers are facing. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! "We are still maintaining minimum staffing," he said. "We are still doing what needs to be done as responding to calls for service, but officers are working a lot harder, they are working a lot more. So by getting more officers in the department right now, it allows us to remove some of the workload from the existing officers we have."The new hires will now head to the academy and are expected to be in the field within the next eight months.

Missouri USO therapy K-9 named America's Hero Dog

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:08:17 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- The Missouri USO therapy K-9 was named America's Hero Dog. THe European Blue Great Dane's name is Maverick. He took home the top prize for his inspiring work supporting the US military.Maverick's lifesaving work at the Fort Leonard Wood USO includes staying with service members on suicide watch, escorting children to military funerals for their parents, and helping men and women cope with trauma, injuries, and stress.This is the 13th year for the hero dog awards, which celebrate the country's most courageous canines.

Pro-Palestinian demonstration at St. Charles Boeing plant

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:08:17 GMT

ST. CHARLES, Mo. -- Protestors were in front of the St. Charles Boeing Plant Monday morning over the war munitions being manufactured here. It lasted for hours, but authorities say the pro-Palestinian protest was peaceful."There's an ongoing genocide in Gaza that the United States is directly funding with no red lines. So as all of us living in the United States paying taxes to support this genocide, we are saying it is not in our name," said Hoda Kadeti, protestor.With signs, clapping and dancing, a pro-Palestinian group stood outside Boeing facilities off Third Street in S2 Charles. According to the St. Charles Police Department, approximately 75 pro-Palestinian demonstrators were gathered at the entrances to Boeing. Former Missouri teacher speaks out on OnlyFans account, made nearly $1 million The demonstrators arrived at approximately 7:00 a.m. and left just after 10:00 a.m. The St. Charles Police Department was on scene to ensure the demonstration remained peaceful."We're def...

First 'St. Charles Salutes' banner revealed before Veterans Day

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:08:17 GMT

ST. CHARLES, Mo. -- As we prepare to celebrate Veterans Day this weekend, the city of St. Charles is introducing the hometown hero banner initiative. It allows residents to pay tribute to their loved ones who have served or are currently serving in the military.The ceremonial hanging of the very first hometown heroes banner took place this morning at the intersection of 5th Street and First Capitol Drive. Mayor Dan Borgmeyer says a total of 60 will be on display."Today's a very special day for me as a veteran and for all the veterans in St. Charles. We wanted to do something special. This year we do the traditional veteran holidays, but this year we want to do something called St. Charles Salutes. It's for first responders, it's for veterans, and most importantly to me, it's for patriots," said Mayor Borgmeyer.The banners will serve as a backdrop for the St. Charles Salutes Parade and Celebration this Saturday at 10 a.m. It will be followed by a celebration in the Lewis and Clark Bo...

Prepare for winter weather by having a plan for your home and car

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:08:17 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- Winter Weather Preparedness Week is about keeping yourself and your families safe during the coldest months of the year. It's a week to promote planning for winter weather, which can be dangerous and even deadly when not prepared. The National Weather Service and the State Emergency Management Agency are sharing winter weather safety messaging through social media all week. Monday’s theme was winter weather terminology, explaining the difference between a winter storm watch, a winter storm warning, a winter weather advisory and a blizzard warning. Tuesday and Wednesday focus on ice and snow, followed by extreme cold on Thursday and general safety on Friday. “What to do with your pets, what to do with yourselves when you’re out working outside in those conditions. What to do,” said Melissa Byrd, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in St. Louis.  Former Missouri teacher speaks out on OnlyFans account, made nearly $1 million Prepare by creating a famil...

Jamal Murray hamstring injury “not a one- or two-game injury,” Nuggets coach Michael Malone says

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:08:17 GMT

Jamal Murray’s right hamstring strain could keep him sidelined for the foreseeable future, Nuggets coach Michael Malone said Monday night before Denver hosted the Pelicans.“We’ll kind of continue to talk to our doctors, but his injury is not a one- or two-game injury,” Malone said. “That’s what I do know. This will be something that will be longer than we would like. … You have to have the big picture in mind and make sure we’re putting him in position to get healthy before he comes back. Because this is an injury that, if you keep having recurring hamstring injuries or soft tissue injuries, they can linger and become even worse. And that’s the one thing we do not want to happen.”Murray sustained the injury Saturday night when the Nuggets hosted the Chicago Bulls. He also dealt with a minor hamstring injury at the end of training camp in early October, but Malone said the new injury was an in-game incident rather than a lin...

Denver City Council, Mayor Mike Johnston reach compromise on rental assistance spending

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:08:17 GMT

After weeks of Denver City Council members flexing their budget-oversight muscles to push for millions of dollars more for emergency rental assistance next year, they reached a compromise Monday with Mayor Mike Johnston.The council unanimously approved a budget amendment that will make $13.5 million more available for rental assistance in the 2024 budget.The amendment brings the total proposed set-aside for that program to $29.1 million, including Johnston’s prior commitment last month to add $3 million more than he’d originally budgeted to that cause. The total is just shy of the $30.1 million level housing advocates have said is the minimum necessary to support renters next year.Denver landlords have filed more than 10,800 evictions this year as of the end of October, according to county court officials. That’s a record-shattering pace that advocates and council members have pointed to when pleading for more money to prop up renters on the verge of losing their h...

Loveland police officer arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting 15-year-old while on duty

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:08:17 GMT

A former Loveland Police Department officer was arrested Monday for allegedly sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl while on duty in late July.Dylan Miller, 28, is accused of kidnapping, sexual assault on a child by a person in a position of trust, unlawful sexual conduct by a peace officer, sexual assault, official oppression and misconduct, the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office announced in a news release.Miller was fired from the department on Monday, Police Chief Tim Doran said at a news conference.The girl reported the assault to police on Oct. 23, and Miller was placed on administrative leave when he reported for his next shift on Oct. 27. The sheriff’s office conducted the investigation.According to the sheriff’s office, Miller first contacted the girl and several other people during a traffic stop in late July. Several days later, the girl and another person were at a Loveland park after hours when Miller contacted them, told the other person to leave and ma...