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Saints manager Toby Gardenhire’s next move could be following his father into the big leagues

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:11:04 GMT

The St. Paul Saints’ third season as the Twins’ Triple-A affiliate is in the books under the leadership of manager Toby Gardenhire, who has promoted a winning culture while staying focused on the primary task of preparing the Twins’ top prospects for the big leagues.The Saints have a combined record of 225-202 over the past three seasons, including a high-water mark of 84-64 this season. Being the one who makes it all go, Gardenhire has drawn praise from throughout the organization for the job he has done.Combine all that with the fact that he has been tutored on the craft of managing by his father, Ron Gardenhire, who won 1,200 games over 16 seasons as a major-league manager, including 13 with the Twins, and it’s not a reach to suggest that Gardenhire could emerge as a candidate for any major-league jobs that open during the offseason.For his part, Gardenhire said he would welcome the chance to return the Saints’ dugout next season, to continue working in what is basically his home...

Rosemount soccer coach takes on double duty, coaching Irish girls and boys teams

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:11:04 GMT

Being a coach presents its challenges, from time commitment to bringing together athletes with different personalities and agendas.Coaching one single team can be too much for some, and the idea of coaching two at the same time would have many scratching their heads, wondering, “Why they would ever do that?”Rosemount High School boys soccer coach Todd Farrington has done just that, and doubled down.Farrington has been coaching the boys’ team at Rosemount for nearly a decade, with this season being his ninth. This fall, he’s also coaching the Irish girls.Girls head coach Gretchen Stramel stepped away from the coaching position after her team won a state championship last season, and Farrington was asked to fill the role. Given that he was already coaching the boys team, he said it wasn’t an easy decision to make, and there were some concerns when he ended up accepting the role.Questions swirled about how he would juggle practices and games between the two teams, and...

Glens Falls starts water flushing this week

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:11:04 GMT

GLENS FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) - The city of Glens Falls is doing some flushing. On Monday, the city began its annual flushing program for the city's water main and hydrants. The process keeps water clean, removes issues with taste and odor, and tests the status of water valves and hydrants around the city. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The flushing process is expected to take between 10 and 15 days. That range can change based on leaks and other issues found during the process. The process shouldn't disrupt regular water service. While flushing is ongoing, residents will see crews at work in areas around fire hydrants. Signage will let residents know 24 hours in advance when it's their local hydrant's turn to get flushed. The schedule includes flushing from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Saturday, across the city. Little free history library open in Queensbury The flushing process is also important for the dislodging of m...

Albany Police investigate series of Lark St. incidents

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:11:04 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Albany Police confirmed to NEWS10 that they are investigating three incidents on Lark Street. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! According to Public Information Officer Megan Craft, these include a reported burglary at Savoy Taproom, a reported burglary at TapAsia, and a reported attempted burglary and criminal mischief at Yamaguchie.The incidents were all reported between September 17th and 24th.Savoy Taproom owner Jason Pierce said the recent break-in at his business serves to highlight the need for renewed efforts to address problems of mental health and drug addiction. Pierce believes there is a "strong likelihood" that the individual, who he said made off with a small amount of money and did some damage to the restaurant, "was one of those frequently seen on the streets these days early in the morning when the break-in occurred.""The reality is that the city of Albany and other cities across the Unit...

Sign up for a chili cookoff fundraiser in Ravena

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:11:04 GMT

RAVENA, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Think you have a chili recipe that everyone will love? If so, sign up to compete in the inaugural chili cookoff at the Senior Projects of Ravena on October 21! Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! There is a $10 entry fee for competitors. Members of the community will judge the chili, and the winner will receive a $200 cash prize. All proceeds from the event will benefit the senior center. To sign up, email Assistant Director Lakken at [email protected] or call the senior center at (518) 756-8593. Payment is due by October 16.

Albany Pro Musica to host two season preview receptions

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:11:04 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Albany Pro Musica announced they will be presenting two preview receptions for their 2023-2024 concert season. The events will be hosted at the Albany Institute of History and Art on September 28 and Saratoga Arts on October 1. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Albany Pro Musica's upcoming season is set to kick off on October 22 at the Troy Savings Bank Music Hall, where the group is based. Both preview receptions will feature performances by APM's new chamber singers and commentary by maestro Flores-Caraballo. The receptions will also offer refreshments and access to the art galleries. The Albany event will be a cocktail reception held from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., and the Saratoga event will be a brunch reception held from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Victor Wooten to perform at Troy Music Hall The Albany Institute of History and Art is located at 125 Washington Avenue, and Saratoga Arts is located at 320 Bro...

Former school nurse pleads guilty to sexual contact with a student

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:11:04 GMT

KIRKWOOD, Mo. -- A former school nurse pleads guilty to two child sex crimes. Erin Foerstel, 42, is accused of performing oral sex on a 16-year-old boy. She was a St. John Vianney High School employee in 2023, when the incident occurred.Foerstel will need to move, and register as a sex offender, change careers, and enter probation if the plea deal is approved by the victim's family. The St. Louis Prosecuting Attorney's Office says that her five-year prison sentence will be suspended. ‘Seafood City’ market in University City facing $300,000 lawsuit in unpaid rent “The safety and security of our family was shattered by a predator who preyed on 16-year-old boy,” stated a family member to the court today. They went on to describe how the victim was groomed for months before the crime through text messages and FaceTime Calls. “As a family we are stronger than you and your actions. Your insecurity has damaged our family. This plea brings closure but not peace.”The St. Louis Post-Dispatc...

Facebook user charged after fake Illinois abduction post

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:11:04 GMT

HIGHLAND, Ill. -- A person is facing charges after a Facebook post turned out to be "fake news." The post claimed that an attempted abduction took place at the Highland Walmart. The person who started the rumor is now charged with disorderly conduct.Highland Police say that someone posted the rumor about the attempted abduction on a community Facebook page on Friday. This alarmed a lot of people who called the police about it. There was no police report made to the Highland Police Department or any other law enforcement agency about something actually happening at the Walmart. Chiefs players react to Taylor Swift’s appearance at Arrowhead The person who started the rumor admitted to police that the information was made up, but it was never supposed to be posted to the public. The Highand Police Departmentis asking anyone who uses social media to be careful about what you post. You can't believe everything you see online. Not all information is fact-checked or vetted for accuracy.

Kiszla vs. Gabriel: After 70-point debacle, does Sean Payton have stomach for long-term rebuild of Broncos?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:11:04 GMT

Kiz: I’ve seen some stuff in 40 years covering your Denver Broncos, but never witnessed the Orange get crushed like this. Ten touchdowns? In one game? Are you kidding me? The pattern detected by our friend Tom Green of 9News — 17 points by the Raiders, 35 by the Commanders and 70 by the Dolphins — suggests the Bears might score 140 on the Broncos. How does this Denver defense recover from this debacle? Or should a down-to-the-studs rebuild begin immediately?Gabriel: If the Bears score 140, Kiz, I’m going to step way out on a limb over Lake Michigan and say the season is a lost cause. A slightly more serious thought: Chicago’s bad. So is Denver. Whichever team loses Sunday is going to have a hard time not thinking about Caleb Williams and the 2024 quarterback class even though both teams thought they were set for the long haul at quarterback — Justin Fields drafted in 2021 and Russell WIlson traded for in 2022. If Denver’s veering toward another top five pick (like the one they...

'SNL' could return soon as writers' strike ends

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:11:04 GMT

With election season ramping up and Republican presidential debates underway, one aspect of the race for the White House has been missing: "Saturday Night Live" and its topical parodies of recent goings on.However, with news of a tentative deal between the Writers Guild of America and studios, the decades-old sketch show could resume broadcasting only a week or two behind the traditional begin of each season, Deadline reports."Deadline hears the show, which traditionally restarts at the very end of September or the beginning of October, is now likely to return on either October 7 or 14, pending a vote by the WGA," the report said. Tentative deal reached to end Hollywood writer’s strike "SNL" director Liz Patrick told The Wrap last month that production is not difficult to resume for a show that is produced on a week-to-week basis.“I don’t want to speak as as the voice of ‘SNL,’ but I will say, from my perspective of it all, as soon as the strikes are resolved, I think we are the ...