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Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:06:36 GMT

St. Paul man sentenced for fatally beating man last summer in Fargo

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:06:36 GMT

A St. Paul man has been sentenced to prison for four years after he fatally beat another man during a fight last year in downtown Fargo, N.D.Roberto Cardenas Garcia, 58, apologized Monday in Cass County District Court before Judge Stephannie Stiel sentenced him for manslaughter. In exchange for the guilty plea, prosecutors dismissed an aggravated assault charge.“All I want to apologize to the court and to the family in regards to my acts,” Garcia said through an interpreter.The charges stems from the Aug. 13 death of 53-year-old Cirilo Sustaita Contreras. Garcia and Contreras drank alcohol together that day before they got into an altercation around 4:30 p.m. behind Alerus Bank at 51 N. Broadway, according to a criminal complaint. It’s unclear what led to the fight or what happened during it.Garcia told police he blacked out during the fight and doesn’t remember what happened, prosecutor Joshua Traiser said. Officers also didn’t find any video that would have shown the altercation, ...

St. Paul property manager to pay $63K to settle state lawsuit over withheld security deposits

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:06:36 GMT

A St. Paul-based property management company has agreed to pay $63,000 to settle a lawsuit brought by Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison’s office, which alleged it illegally withheld tenants’ security deposits.Housing Hub admitted no wrongdoing as part of the settlement, but the company did agree to stop charging renters for routine maintenance like carpet cleaning and light bulb replacement when they move out of a property, according to a news release issued Monday by the attorney general’s office.The state will disburse the funds from the settlement to former tenants who had their security deposits wrongfully withheld by Housing Hub, the news release said.“Having a safe, affordable roof over your head is essential to living with safety, dignity, and respect,” Ellison said in the release. “Part of that is landlords following the law and returning tenants their security deposits.  I am pleased that Housing Hub has agreed to refund its tenants and change its s...

Albany International Airport warns of flight cancellations

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:06:36 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Albany International Airport's Snow Team has been activated in response to the impending snowstorm. Snow removal equipment including plows, snow blowers, and loaders, will be in full operation at the onset of the storm. Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! According to the flight tracker, most of the incoming flights and a handful of outgoing flights on Monday night have been canceled. As of 9:30 p.m. on Monday, fifteen flights scheduled to depart on Tuesday, March 14, have already been canceled. Airlines are notifying ticketed passengers of cancelations, however, it is recommended that travelers check with their airline or Albany International Airport's website for the latest flight information.

NFL will consider reviewing roughing-the-passer penalties

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:06:36 GMT

By ROB MAADDI (AP Pro Football Writer)The NFL’s competition committee will consider making roughing-the-passer penalties and personal-foul penalties subject to video review.The two potential rule changes were among nine the league announced Monday in its 2023 playing rules, bylaw and resolution proposals submitted by clubs.The Los Angeles Rams proposed the change that would allow teams to challenge roughing-the-passer calls. Several such calls sparked outrage last season, leaving players and coaches questioning what constitutes a legal hit on a quarterback.The Detroit Lions proposed giving teams an opportunity to challenge personal foul calls.The competition committee will consider the rule changes later this month when NFL owners gather in Arizona for their annual meeting.Other proposals include an option to try to convert a fourth-and-20 from the kicking team’s 20-yard line instead of attempting an onside kick. The Philadelphia Eagles submitted that proposal. The Eagle...

Broncos agree to terms with Cardinals DL Zach Allen, reuniting him with DC Vance Joseph, source says

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:06:36 GMT

Denver started the day signing offensive players left and right, then turned its attention to defense late in the day.After locking up their leading tackler from 2022, linebacker Alex Singleton, to a three-year deal, the Broncos then came to an agreement with Arizona defensive lineman Zach Allen on a three-year deal, a league source confirmed to The Post. ESPN reported the deal is worth $45.75 million and comes with $32.5 million guaranteed.Allen is essentially a replacement for Dre’Mont Jones, the defensive lineman who spent the first four years of his career with the Broncos. Jones on Monday agreed to a three-year deal with Seattle that, according to NFL Network, checked in similar to Allen’s. Jones’ deal is worth $51.53 million and pays him $23.5 million in the first year, according to NFL Network.Allen (6-foot-4, 281 pounds) has played all four years of his pro career under new Broncos defensive coordinator Vance Joseph, making this a reunion for the pair.Joseph saw ...

Rockies spring training recap: Mike Moustakas stays hot

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:06:36 GMT

A’s 8, Rockies 7Monday at Salt River FieldsOn the mound: In 3 1/3 innings, right-hander Ryan Feltner, penciled into the starting rotation, gave up three runs on six hits (including a home run). He walked one and struck out one. Feltner’s Cactus League ERA is 7.36.Right-handers Noah Davis (2 1/3 innings), Pierce Johnson (one inning), and Nick Mears (one inning), as well as lefty Ty Blach (one inning), all pitched shutout baseball. Blach, the Regis Jesuit graduate, owns a 1.23 ERA over 7 1/3 innings through seven spring games outings, while Mears has a 1.80 ERA through five outings.Related ArticlesColorado Rockies | Rockies games will be televised on AT&T SportsNet — for now Colorado Rockies | Rockies spring training report: Kyle Freeland pitches three strong innings for Team USA Colorado Rockies | Rockies spring training report: Mike Moustakas goes 1-for-3 in debut Colorado Rockies | Saunders: Will crazy-spend...

Mexican pop stars join forces in support of Pajaro Valley relief efforts

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:06:36 GMT

Mexican pop music megastars Mana and Alejandro Fernandez — two acts whose combined worldwide album sales clock in at well over 50 million — are joining forces with promoter Live Nation to aid Pajaro Valley flood vicitms.Both artists will be donating a portion of their upcoming Bay Area shows to Community Bridges, a Santa Cruz County nonprofit established in 1977 that works to provide food, healthcare and other areas of support to local families.“At the heart of Mana is the belief that our music can be a vehicle for social good,” the band’s lead vocalist Fher Olvera said in a press release. He added that Pajaro Valley is home to thousands of Latino farmworkers. “When we heard about the devastating storms and saw our people in Pajaro suffering, we knew we had to help. We encourage our fans to help in any way they can.”Fans can help out buying tickets to see the Mana concert on March 17 at the SAP Center in San Jose and Oakland Arena on March 18 as well as the Fernand...

Police on scene of stabbing involving minors on MUNI bus near Union Square

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:06:36 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Police are investigating a stabbing incident involving minors on a MUNI bus near the Union Square neighborhood, the San Francisco Police Department Investigations Bureau confirmed to KRON4. Two students arrested for knives on campus days after deadly stabbing at Montgomery High School Around 4:41 pm., officers were informed of a stabbing aboard a MUNI bus near Stockton and Sutter streets. At the scene, officers found one minor suffering from a potential stab wound. Emergency medical personnel were called to the scene while officers provided medical aid. The victim was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries, according to police. The preliminary investigation into the incident revealed that a fight had taken place on the bus between several minor boys. Officers on the scene have detained multiple subjects who they believe were involved in the assault. No arrests have been made at the time. Police are asking those who may have witnessed the crime...

Tahoe ski resort records 648 inches of snow this winter

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:06:36 GMT

LAKE TAHOE, Calif. (KRON) -- Palisades Tahoe ski resort has recorded 10 inches of snow within the past 24 hours, bringing its total winter snowfall total up to 648 inches."We are now sitting at 648 inches of snowfall this season bringing us to 162% of our average winter snowfall. While the snow is terrific, our mountain operations crews have been working non-stop since the storms started. As there is no end in sight to the storms, we are asking for patience while we continue to dig out lifts," Palisades Tahoe wrote.This winter's atmospheric river storms have dropped so much snow on the Sierra Nevada mountains that traveling to and from the slopes is the biggest challenge.Before heading up to the mountains with your snowboard, all motorists are strongly encouraged to check current road and weather conditions.Palisades Tahoe (Photo courtesy Jimmy King) Ski resort crews are working in challenging conditions to keep at least some slopes open for skiers and snowboarders. "Our groomed t...