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Stillwater School District: Voters will elect board member and decide on $175M bond referendum

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:40:00 GMT

It’s been 8 ½ years since Stillwater-area voters approved a $97.5 million bond referendum that funded a renovation of school facilities and the construction of Brookview Elementary School in Woodbury.The following year, school board members voted 5-2 to close three other elementary schools — Withrow and Marine in the northern, more rural part of the district, along with Oak Park Elementary in Stillwater.Now, Stillwater Area School District officials are back with a bigger ask: approval of a $175 million bond referendum to fund construction projects to address growth in the southern and central parts of the district and improve safety at schools throughout the district.It’s the first bond referendum on the ballot since Superintendent Mike Funk joined the district in July 2022.About 1,000 new students are projected to join the district over the next 10 years, according to district officials, and the bond referendum would help the district add capacity in the communities served by Ande...

Longtime Selby Ave. cafe Golden Thyme reopens as pop-up space for two Black-owned restaurants

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:40:00 GMT

Golden Thyme Presents, the successor to the longtime Selby Avenue coffee shop now owned by a Rondo nonprofit, opened Tuesday as an incubator for Black-owned food businesses.Two restaurants are now up and running in the space: On weekdays, Sammy’s Avenue Eatery will serve sandwiches, salads and coffee. This is its second location; owner Sammy McDowell has run the restaurant in North Minneapolis for about a decade.On weekends, Gravy Babies will serve soul food. Currently a catering company, the business is owned by Jocie Thomas, who grew up in the Rondo neighborhood.The front door of Golden Thyme Presents, a new incubator space on Selby Avenue for Black-owned food businesses, is shown on Oct. 31, 2023. It’s owned by the Rondo Community Land Trust, a nonprofit organization that seeks to building community wealth and affordable developments. (Jared Kaufman / Pioneer Press)The original Golden Thyme Coffee and Cafe was founded in 2000 by Stephanie and Mychael Wright, who also starte...

11 candidates, 2 bond referendums and 1 tech levy: Voters in South Washington County have a lot to decide on Tuesday

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:40:00 GMT

There’s a lot at stake in the South Washington County School District in Tuesday’s election.Voters will be electing three candidates to the school board and deciding whether to approve a $200 million, two-question bond referendum to fund improvements at the schools. Also on the ballot: a question asking voters to increase the district’s current $2.8 million technology levy to $5 million.The district, which has 18,790 students, includes all or parts of Woodbury, Cottage Grove, Newport, St. Paul Park, Afton and Denmark and Grey Cloud Island Townships.School board candidatesEleven candidates are running for three seats on the school board, including incumbents Melinda Dols and Simi Patnaik. School board member Louise Hinz decided not to run for re-election.Also running: Fekadu Kassa Ayichew, Chad Borseth, Ryan Clarke, Priscilla Kathryn Dimbo, Randall Johnson, Jaime Kokaisel, Anthony Mahmood, Satonia Moore and Molly Schaefer.Although Ayichew’s name is on the ballot, he said Thursday he ...

The Loop NFL Picks: Week 9

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:40:00 GMT

Vikings at Falcons (-4½)With Kirk Cousins done for the season, the Vikings are handing the ball to unheralded rookie Jaren Hall. The stint as Minnesota’s QB will likely not be long for a guy who, while at Brigham Young, was considered a Poor Man’s Zach Wilson.Pick: Falcons by 7SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – AUGUST 10: Quarterback Jaren Hall #16 of the Minnesota Vikings scrambles away from pressure from safety Ty Okada #39 of the Seattle Seahawks during the third quarter of a preseason game at Lumen Field on August 10, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Christopher Mast/Getty Images)Bills at Bengals (-2½)All eyes in Cincinnati will be on Bills safety Damar Hamlin as he returns to the scene of his cardiac arrest nearly a year ago. We’re looking forward to the pregame coverage on the Pat McAfee Show when medical expert Aaron Rodgers blames Hamlin’s collapse on the covid vax.Pick: Bengals by 3Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin (3) warms up before an NFL football game against the Miami D...

New home décor, gift shop opens in Gloversville

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:40:00 GMT

GLOVERSVILLE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- 44 Lakes Customized Gifts and Décor opened on November 1 at 15 North Main Street in Gloversville. The shop is having a ribbon cutting ceremony on November 4 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The gift shop is owned by Denise Dickson and Kimberly Walter. The business sells customizable local items, as well as holiday décor, woodworking, skin care products, handmade blankets and scarves, and more.44 Lakes Customized Gifts and Décor will be hosting workshops, including building snowmen on November 10 and 11. The grand opening includes meeting the different vendors, free refreshments, and face painting. Flannel Fest returning to the Empire State Plaza The gift shop is open Wednesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, you can call the shop at (518) 775-8634.

Flannel Fest returning to the Empire State Plaza

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:40:00 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Flannel Fest is making its way back to the Empire State Plaza in Albany. The event is set for Wednesday, November 8 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The event includes a chili cookoff, facial hair competition, vendors, and a lot of flannel. Flannel Fest is sponsored by M&T Bank and Trader Joe's. VendorsAARP, NYAfrican ReflectionsAlzheimer's Association of Northeastern NYAudrey's Art Ltd.Beautz HustlezBrinley Rose BoutiqueCity of JewelsCole KampGEMSḤANNĀH MIRYĀM Air PlantsHarvey Mountain AlchemyJade & GeodesKechua WorldLisa NeJameLucky's SportcardsNello BotanicaNothing Bundt CakesNu Cosmic EarthNYS Canal CorporationNYS Office of Children and Family ServicesNYS Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic PreservationOGS HR Office of Diversity and InclusionPEF Membership BenefitsPretty Bake ShopPris DesignsThe Feral FlameThe Jerky HutThousand Islands WineryWreaths & More Fo...

Pittsfield opens applications for second round of small business grants

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:40:00 GMT

PITTSFIELD, Mass. (NEWS10) -- The application period for the second round of The Pittsfield Glow Up! Business Improvement Grant Program is now open! Grants are made available by the Pittsfield Economic Revitalization Corporation and Downtown Pittsfield, Inc., with funds from the America Rescue Plan Act. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! “Thanks to ARPA funding provided by the City of Pittsfield, we can help small businesses on projects that the struggles of the past few years made impossible," says Rebecca Brien, Managing Director of Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. "This program can help with that fresh coat of paint, a new, easy-to-see sign, or lighting in a spruced-up entryway. We want to see our city become the bright, beautiful, and vibrant district we know it can be!” Grants will be awarded for physical improvements, including painting, signage, lighting improvements, flooring replacement, entryway upgrades, windows, awnings,...

Fantasy author Christopher Paolini coming to UAlbany

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:40:00 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The New York State Writers Institute will be hosting an evening with fantasy author Christopher Paolini. The event will be held at Page Hall on UAlbany's downtown campus on November 8 at 7 p.m. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Paolini is known best for his “Inheritance Cycle,” series, which has over 33 million copies in print. "Eragon", the first of four books in the series, was adapted into a major motion picture of the same name in 2006. Paolini started writing "Eragon" when he was 15-years-old, which earned him the Guinness World Record for the youngest author of a bestselling book series. The event will be commemorating the release of "Murtagh", the newest installment in the author's original fantasy world, which takes place a year after the events of the "Inheritance Cycle". The book is set to release on November 7. NYS Writers Institute announces fall event schedule Page Hall is located at 135 ...

Victim wakes up to identify north St. Louis shooter

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:40:00 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY -- A man was arrested for a shooting on October 24 in north St. Louis. Corey Edwards, 46, is charged with 1st-degree assault, armed criminal action, resisting arrest, tampering with a motor vehicle, and leaving the scene of an accident. His bond is a $1 million bond, cash only.According to a Berkeley Police Department investigation, police were called to a report of a shooting on the 6100 block of Jefferson Avenue. They found a victim lying on his back inside a home, bleeding from wounds to his back and going in and out of consciousness.  He was taken to a hospital, where he was unconscious for several days. He received at least four gunshot wounds, and two of them are still in his spine. No witnesses were found at the scene.  Series of failures? Family blames broken system for inmate’s death When the victim regained consciousness on October 26, 2023, he identified Edwards by his first name and a nickname. Police reviewed records to see if anybody with that first...

Maplewood's Burger Champ opens this weekend

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:40:00 GMT

ST. LOUIS – A new diner-style eatery named Burger Champ has recently opened its doors in Maplewood. This restaurant offers a menu featuring smash burgers, chicken sandwiches, and classic sides like onion rings, fries, and milkshakes. Burger Champ is open from Tuesday to Thursday, between 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., while on Fridays and Saturdays, they extend their hours from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m.Situated at the corner of Manchester Rd. and Sutton Blvd., Burger Champ is the sister establishment of Pizza Champ, also located in the Maplewood area. Owner Chris Kelling said that Burger Champ is one of his most personal projects to date.The space has high ceilings with exposed wooden beams and features a striking coral pink wall, a signature brand color, set against the other navy-colored walls. The bar at Burger Champ serves a dual purpose as both a waiting area and a milkshake bar, featuring shelves adorned with colorful and decorative toppings. The menu at Burger Champ offers a "Build Your Own Burge...