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Science Museum of Minnesota receives record $6.5 million donation

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:44 GMT

The Science Museum of Minnesota announced on Wednesday it received a $6.5 million donation — the largest philanthropic gift in its 117-year history — from the estate of a longstanding donor.William D. Wells, a globe-trotting pioneer in combining the disciplines of psychology, marketing and research for major consumer brands, authored more than 60 books and academic papers before retiring as a professor of advertising from the University of Minnesota’s School of Journalism and Mass Communication.Wells died in September 2020, leaving behind a sizable estate that has allowed him, posthumously, to continue to encourage others to explore the intersections of scientific research, media and general education.In 2021, Twin Cities Public Television received a $9 million gift from the Wells estate, the largest philanthropic donation in the downtown St. Paul television station’s then-64-year history. Wells had been a contributor to TPT STEM programs like “SciGirls” and ...

Wild decimated by injuries, but they have a plan

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:44 GMT

Without several of their best players on Tuesday, the Wild gave themselves a chance to beat the Calgary Flames with strong second and third periods, yet still fell to their Central Division rival, 3-1, and lost ground in the playoff chase.Still, the team’s performance was, in general, something for the team to build on while it awaits the return of points leaders Kirill Kaprizov and Mats Zuccarello, top pair defenseman Jonas Brodin, veteran leader Marcus Foligno and No. 1 goaltender Filip Gustavsson.The group, which also includes fourth-line forward Vinni Lettieri, is responsible for a combined 28 goals, five game-winners and 81 points. Brodin ranks second to rookie Brock Faber in time on ice (23:54 average), and Gustavsson has a team-best 22 appearances, 10 wins and 2.96 goals-against average in net.Kaprizov, who has 13 goals and a team-high 34 points, was placed on injured reserve on Wednesday. He will be eligible to return next Monday against Dallas at Xcel Energy Center, althoug...

One on One: Amsterdam mayor lays out agenda for new term

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:44 GMT

AMSTERDAM, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Meet the mayor — again. In Montgomery County, Michael Cinquanti will begin another four-year term as Amsterdam's chief executive. During a one-on-one interview with NEWS10’s, Zion Decoteau, he touched on everything from improving housing to crime management to revitalizing the city’s downtown. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! “We have several challenges, but they're all good challenges, they're all positive things so instead of having to fix messes, we are now getting things in place to improve,” said Cinquanti. The Independent Cinquanti says he wants to encourage more people to move to Amsterdam. Topping his list to achieve that goal is improving the city’s aging infrastructure such as roads and especially housing.“We want to build single-family condos, we want to build housing for seniors, we want to build housing apartments for working families...affordable apartments, and we want to build a homele...

New Hampshire man admits to receiving CSAM from a minor in Troy

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:44 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Isaiah Lafoe, 25, of Lancaster, New Hampshire, is facing time in prison after pleading guilty to receiving child sex abuse materials from a 13-year-old in Troy. Sentencing is scheduled for May 3. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Lafoe admitted to coercing the minor into sending him sexually explicit images and videos to him via social media applications. Lafoe did this on multiple occasions, including September 30, 2020, and between October 5, 2020, and February 15, 2021. Lafoe faces at least five years and up to 20 years in prison, a fine of up to $250,000, and a term of between five years and up to life of post-release supervision. He will also be required to register as a sex offender.

Schenectady man pleads guilty to sexually assaulting a minor

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:44 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Juan Garcia-Pleitez, 41, pleaded guilty to one count of criminal sexual act in the first degree. Garcia-Pleitez admitted to engaging in sexual conduct with a child under thirteen years old. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The sexual assault occurred in August at a residence in Schenectady County. The child was known to the defendant. According to court documents, the victim underwent a sexual assault examination. Physical evidence was collected and analyzed. The results corroborated the child's sexual assault disclosure.Sentencing is scheduled for March 11, 2024. Garcia-Pleitez is expected to receive a sentence of twelve to fifteen years in prison and twenty years of post-release supervision. Schenectady IDA to buy old, blighted restaurant building He will also be required to register as a sex offender. A full order of protection will be issued for the victim and her siblings.

Albany man gets 10 years for felony gun charge

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:44 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Ernest Legree, 20, of Albany, was sentenced to ten years in state prison and five years of post-release supervision. Legree pled guilty to criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree, satisfying a four-count indictment. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! According to the indictment, Legree possessed an illegal handgun and fired upon an occupied vehicle on November 30, 2022. Additionally, Legree allegedly possessed an illegal handgun on January 20 and 30, 2023.No injuries were reported in the shooting. Assistant District Attorney Bryanne Perlanski handled the prosecution of this case.

Starbucks lets customers use reusable cups for drive-thru, mobile orders

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:44 GMT

(The Hill) — Starbucks fans who want to be a bit more environmentally friendly in 2024, rejoice! The coffee giant will be the first national coffee chain to accommodate reusable cups for customers' drive-thru and mobile orders. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! "Customers will be able to use their own clean, personal cup for every visit at all company-operated stores and participating licensed stores in the U.S. and Canada—including drive-thru, the Starbucks app, and in café," the company said in a statement on its decision. "With the majority of Starbucks beverages enjoyed on-the-go, this milestone unlocks a big opportunity for customers to choose reusables and supports Starbucks commitment to reduce waste by 50 percent by 2030."“At Starbucks, we envision a future where every beverage can be served in a reusable cup," said Michael Kobori, Starbucks chief sustainability officer. "Offering customers more options to use a personal...

Missouri expecting two rounds of winter weather

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:44 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- Missouri is expecting seasonable temperatures with dry weather through Friday. Meteorologists are expecting some snow starting Friday and a significant winter storm system to move into the area next week.Chris Higgins says that he is tracking the system that just landed on the west coast. This will bring some nuisance rain and snow showers to the region from Friday night into Saturday. Impacts from that storm system are expected to be minor at this time. St. Louis radar: See a map of current weather here A much more powerful storm system will affect the entire region from Monday night through Tuesday next week. Powerful does not necessarily equal heavy snow for our area, although we cannot rule that out.This system has a lot of wind energy and a lot of moisture. What it lacks is cold air. Rain or snow, this system is expected to bring impactful weather to the region that is likely to impact travel. On the plus side, it will also deliver a solid shot of much needed pr...

St. Louis area Christmas tree recycling locations

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:44 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- The holiday season wrapped up, and now it's time for Christmas trees to find a new purpose by recycling them.St. Louis:If you live in the city, there are two ways to recycle your tree.Option one: Put it in your alley for bulk pickup. Don't stick it in dumpsters or recycling bins.Option two: Take it to one of three city parks by January 9.Forest Park, Lower Muny parking lot.O’Fallon Park Recreation Complex (YMCA), 4343 W Florissant Avenue.Carondelet Park, by the gate at Grand Drive and Holly Hills Drive.St. Louis County:St. Louis County gives trees to the Missouri Department of Conservation for fish habitats or turn them into mulch.Drop off your tree at one of four county parks until January 14.Spanish Lake Park: 12500 Spanish Pond Road.Creve Coeur Lake Memorial Park: 13777 Marine Avenue.Queeny Park: 550 Weidman Road.Bee Tree Park: 2701 Finestown Avenue.Call 314-615-4386 for more info.St. Charles County:If you're in St. Charles, they take trees at two recycling centers f...

Fort Collins man sentenced to jail after dog dies in hot car outside Littleton golf course

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:44 GMT

A 31-year-old Fort Collins man was sentenced to 60 days in jail for animal cruelty after leaving his dog in his car with the windows rolled up in July for more than four hours while playing golf in Littleton, causing the dog to die of heat exhaustion.Michael Reynolds was sentenced to 60 days in jail, two years of probation, 100 hours of “useful public service,” monitored sobriety, a dog ownership class, court fines and fees and no dog ownership for two years in Jefferson County court on Tuesday.Reynolds’s attorney filed an emergency motion to appeal the sentence, according to the First Judicial District Attorney’s Office.Reynolds was accused of leaving his dog, a German shepherd mix named Keef, in his car for over four hours in 80-degree temperatures while he played an 18-hole round of golf at the Foothills Golf Course.The inside of a car reaches 123 degrees after an hour when it’s 80 degrees outside, according to the American Veterinary Medical Association.Witnesses reported hearin...