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Class 2A state boys hockey quarterfinal: John Stout lifts Minnetonka past Hill-Murray in OT

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 16:41:20 GMT

It’s been five seasons since the Minnetonka Skippers were last at the state tournament.They won the Class 2A title that year. And Thursday night, junior John Stout made sure this year’s squad kept their chances to repeat that feat alive.Stout scored the winning goal on a long shot with 39.4 left in overtime as top-seeded Minnetonka held off unseeded Hill-Murray 4-3 in a Class 2A state quarterfinal matchup at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul.The Skippers (27-2-0) advance to a semifinal matchup against the winner of Thursday night’s late quarterfinal between No. 4 seed Andover and No. 5 seed Lakeville South.The Pioneers (14-14-1) will play in the consolation semifinals at noon at 3M Arena at Mariucci in Minneapolis against the Andover/Lakeville South loser.Hill-Murray was back at state for the fourth straight season, but the Pioneers were only the No. 3 seed in the Section 4-2A playoffs and had lost to the Skippers 5-0 when the two teams met in the regular season on Jan. 5.Nevertheless,...

Shooting outside Cub Foods in Fridley leaves one dead

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 16:41:20 GMT

A shooting outside a grocery store in Fridley on Thursday morning left one man dead, police say.Officers were dispatched shortly after 11 a.m. to the Cub Foods at Interstate 694 and University Avenue, where they found a wounded man in the parking lot, according to a news release issued by the Anoka County Sheriff’s Office.Bystanders, law enforcement and paramedics provided first aid to the man before he was taken by ambulance to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead, the news release said.The sheriff’s office and the Fridley Police Department are investigating the shooting with the Hennepin County Medical Examiner’s Office.No further information was immediately available.Related ArticlesCrime & Public Safety | MN GOP lawmakers push for higher fentanyl penalties, new offense for carjacking as part of public safety proposal Crime & Public Safety | Another Stillwater prison worker assaulted, 3rd incident in week Crime &...

Daisy, matriarch of Como Zoo giraffe herd, euthanized at 23

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 16:41:20 GMT

Como Zoo’s oldest giraffe died Thursday at 23, officials said.Daisy, a Como resident for two decades and the matriarch of the zoo’s giraffe herd, had long suffered from degenerative arthritis, and veterinary staffers made the decision to euthanize her “after exhaustive discussions,” according to a news release issued by Como Park Zoo and Conservatory.Daisy came to Como as a 3-year-old in 2002 from the San Diego Wild Animal Park as part of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ Species Survival Plan Program, which facilitates transfers of breeding animals among accredited facilities to support population and biodiversity objectives, its website says.Daisy gave birth to eight calves over the course of her life, many of which now live at AZA-accredited zoos across the country, the Como news release said.“Daisy was a strong, beautiful matriarch — quick to judge and slow to accept her human coworkers” Senior Zookeeper Jill Erzar said in the release. “S...

Weekend snowfall could earn this winter a spot among the Twin Cities’ 10 snowiest

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 16:41:20 GMT

This winter is shaping up to be among the snowiest on record in the Twin Cities.Although it’s only March, the flakes that fall between now and Sunday could earn the winter of 2022-23 a coveted spot among the metro’s top 10 snowfall seasons since 1875.The Twin Cities can expect to see another 1-3 inches of snow on the ground by Friday morning, and a second round of precipitation expected to arrive Saturday will likely bring at least a couple more, said Eric Ahasic, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Chanhassen.A winter weather advisory was in effect for most of Minnesota south of Interstate 94 — including the Twin Cities — until 6 a.m. Friday, while the southeastern corner of the state was under a winter storm warning.When the snow began falling on Thursday morning, Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport had already logged 75.3 inches since our first dusting in October. That left us a mere 3.1 inches from breaking into the top 10, edging ...

Pedestrian killed, motorcyclist injured in Englewood crash

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 16:41:20 GMT

A pedestrian was hit and killed by a motorcycle in Englewood on Thursday, and the motorcyclist has been taken to a hospital with serious injuries.Accident alert: A pedestrian was struck and killed by a motorcyclist near the intersection of Hampden Ave. & S. Federal Blvd. Motorcyclist was transported to the hospital with serious injuries. SB lanes are closed from 3500 S. Federal Blvd to 3700 S. Federal Blvd. pic.twitter.com/iLzaxqV3nC— Sheridan Police Dept (@SheridanPolice) March 10, 2023The crash happened near West Hampden Avenue and South Federal Boulevard, the Englewood Police Department said in a 7:09 p.m. Thursday tweet.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Man killed in rollover crash with on-duty Aurora police officer Crime and Public Safety | Off-duty Denver police officer hits, kills man walking on road Crime and Public Safety | I-70 westbound reopened after fatal auto-pedestrian crash Crime and Public Safety | ...

Avalanche watches posted for Colorado mountain areas, including Holy Cross Wilderness

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 16:41:20 GMT

Avalanche conditions are heightened in several mountain areas in Colorado and multiple watches have been posted by the Colorado Avalanche Information Center.#CAICcmountains An Avalanche Watch is in effect for the Elk Mountains, Sawatch Range, and Holy Cross Wilderness. Very dangerous avalanche conditions develop by midday Saturday through Sunday. Natural and human-triggered avalanches are very likely. https://t.co/E7yJWqyZwj pic.twitter.com/sqAf7ZZfYe— CAIC:Statewide Info (@COAvalancheInfo) March 9, 2023“Very dangerous avalanche conditions” are expected to develop by midday Saturday, according to the CAIC. “Natural and human-triggered avalanches are very likely.”Avalanche watches are in effect for the Elk Mountains, Sawatch Range and the Holy Cross Wilderness, the CAIC said.An avalanche watch this weekend is also in effect for the Park Range to Rabbit Ears Pass where “very dangerous avalanche conditions” are expected to develop by midday Sat...

Man arrested for allegedly drugging, sexually assaulting woman in West Hollywood

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 16:41:20 GMT

Los Angeles County detectives are urging those who attend clubs to be extra vigilant about their surroundings and what they drink after a woman was allegedly drugged and sexually assaulted in West Hollywood. Kent Okukporo, 42, is accused of spiking a woman’s drink before dragging her out of The Abbey Food & Bar in West Hollywood to his car on February 25. The victim was able to get away and call 911. Okukporo returned to The Abbey the following day where security staff recognized him and called deputies to arrest him, authorities said. Kent Okukporo (Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department)When asked how unusual it is for suspects to return to the scene of alleged assaults so soon, West Hollywood Sheriff’s Department Captain Bill Moulder said he was not surprised. “I don’t know how unusual that is, but I can say it seems brazen,” Moulder said at a press conference on Thursday. Community members are keeping their guard up and taking extra precautions to m...

Pilot injured when small aircraft overturns at Van Nuys Airport 

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 16:41:20 GMT

A small aircraft overturned at Van Nuys Airport on Thursday afternoon. March 9, 2023. (KTLA)A 28-year-old pilot was injured after her plane flipped upside down at Van Nuys Airport on Thursday afternoon.The Cessna 172 overturned into a safety area near runway 15 Left around 4:15 p.m., according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.The female pilot, who was the only occupant on board, was transported to a local hospital in stable condition. The airport remained operational as the accident was investigated. 

Erik Karlsson’s incredible season for Sharks reaches new heights

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 16:41:20 GMT

It’s official: San Jose Sharks defenseman Erik Karlsson is having the best season of his career, at least statistically.Karlsson scored his 20th goal of the season at the 10:23 mark of the first period Thursday against the St. Louis Blues, giving him his 83rd point of the year, one more than his previous career-best of 82 set during the 2015-16 season when he was with the Ottawa Senators.The goal also tied Karlsson with Brent Burns for the most points ever recorded in a season by a Sharks defenseman. Burns had 83 points for the Sharks in 2018-19 when they were the second-highest-scoring team in the NHL with 289 goals.Karlsson’s 83 points are now tied for second-most in NHL history by a defenseman age 32 or older. Ray Bourque had 91 in his age-33 season in 1993-94, and Burns was 34 when he finished his 83-point season. Thursday was Burns’ 38th birthday.With the goal, Karlsson also became just the 13th defenseman in NHL history to record 20 goals and 60 assists in the same seaso...

Bay Area storm updates: Tree blocks lanes on I-280

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 16:41:20 GMT

(KRON) -- A multi-vehicle injury accident has been reported in Walnut Creek as the first in a series of atmospheric rivers is set to roll into the Bay Area Thursday. The storm is expected to bring widespread rain, wind and wet weather conditions with a flood watch set to go into effect for the entire Bay Area. Rainfall is expected to arrive by Thursday afternoon and intensify throughout the weekend.Officials advise residents to prepare for the next storm by securing any property and stocking up on sandbags to prevent flooding. Bay Area storm: Here’s what to do if your house floods Stick with KRON4 for the latest updates on the storm.Bay Area storm updates:6:08 p.m. -- Downed tree blocks lanes on I-280A long tree fell on northbound I-280 and is blocking the two right lanes, California Highway Patrol said. The incident happened just south of the Crystal Springs on-ramp in San Bruno. Emergency crews are en route to clear the scene. 5:50 -- Walnut Creek crash latestThe Contra Costa Co...