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For Varland brothers, now both in the majors at same time, a ‘dream come true’

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:12 GMT

NEW YORK — Louie Varland tried to hint to some of those above him within the Twins’ organization this offseason that his older brother, Gus, was eligible to be selected in the Rule 5 draft.“He’s available,” he mentioned.But despite the younger Varland brother’s gentle suggestion, the Twins passed on Gus Varland in December. Five picks later, the Milwaukee Brewers snapped him up, the geographic next-best situation for the family.Louie and Gus Varland both went to North St. Paul High School and it was when they were there that Louie said they first started talking about one day being major-league pitchers at the same time.“Just like high school kids just talking,” Louie said.After playing college ball at Concordia-St. Pau University, both were drafted. Older brother Gus was selected by the Oakland Athletics in the 14th round of the 2018 draft, and wound up with the Dodgers via trade before being nabbed in the Rule 5 draft by Milwaukee. Younger brother Louie went to the Twins in the 15...

Driver dies on I-35 in Lakeville after fleeing from crash and then striking semi

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:12 GMT

A 39-year-old Burnsville man is dead after he rear-ended a car and then a semi-truck on Interstate 35 in Lakeville.Mark Elliot Pasvogel, 39, was driving a 2022 Lincoln Aviator about 1:30 a.m. Saturday on southbound I-35 near 210th Street West in Lakeville when he rear ended a 2020 Toyota Corolla. He fled the scene of the crash and continued, rear-ending a semi-truck and trailer at “a high rate of speed,” according to the Minnesota State Patrol.His vehicle then went off the road and into the median, struck a cable barrier and rolled. Pasvogel was ejected from the vehicle and died at the scene. He was not wearing a seatbelt and it is believed that alcohol was a factor in the crashes, according to the State Patrol.Nobody else was injured in the two crashes.Related ArticlesCrime & Public Safety | John Choi recognized for Ramsey County’s work with sexual assault response Crime & Public Safety | Fake bomb threat evacuates Fleet Farm in ...

Schenectady Greenmarket moving back outside

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:12 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Schenectady Greenmarket will be moving back outside for the Spring season starting on Sunday. The outdoor Greenmarket is held every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. through the end of November around Schenectady City Hall. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Over 80 local vendors and community organizations participate in the Greenmarket offering fresh produce, hot meals, craft drinks, crafts, and more. The Greenmarket will include food trucks, live music, community tables, and several kids' activities. The weekly event offers an easily accessible way to healthy food. The Schenectady Greenmarket also announced its plan to continue its Food Box Program which launched last year. The program offers lower-income customers the chance to purchase a produce box at a discounted rate, according to Relentless Awareness. EBT/SNAP payments are accepted at Schenectady Greenmarket in addition to programs like D...

Old Courthouse renovations underway, likely to reopen in 2025

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:12 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Major renovations are underway for the Old Courthouse in Downtown St. Louis. As one of the oldest-standing buildings in St. Louis, the Old Courthouse has been closed to the public for several years. However, some new sources of funding recently became available, and it's currently on track to reopen in 2025. Work began in late-January to improve the structure, accessibility and visitor experience of the courthouse. The Gateway Arch Park Foundation has invested around $33 million into the latest round of upgrades. Trending: Kim Hudson says farewell to FOX 2 When it reopens, the courthouse will feature its first elevator, improved HVAC and fire suppression systems, more office space and new historical exhibits. One new exhibit will be dedicated to Dred and Harriet Scott, highlighting the family's fight for freedom and St. Louis' role in the historic court case. Guests will also be able to visit a 1850s-styled courtroom, commemorating some of the earliest origins of the ...

Wildfire burning near Beulah prompts evacuation order

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:12 GMT

A wildfire is burning near Beulah, and evacuation orders are posted for some area residents.The fire, burning near the 3600 block or Northcreek Road, is about 50 acres, and there is no current containment, according to the Pueblo Fire Department. Fire crews are on scene working on the fire.An evacuation order has been posted for Northcreek area residents from the Red Mountain Youth Camp west to the county line, according to the Beulah Fire Protection and Ambulance District.The Pueblo fire department is in Beulah on a mutual aide request for support. The fire is approximately 50 acres and 0% contained. We will update as soon as we get more information. pic.twitter.com/nLU7PKeyNk— Pueblo Fire Department (@PFDPIO) April 15, 2023About 20 homes are in the evacuation zone, Pueblo fire said, and residents can report to an evacuation center at  Roncoli Middle School, 4202 Colorado 78 in Pueblo.This developing story will be updated. 

Lava La Rue Erupts at Coachella

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:12 GMT

Lava La Rue Erupts at Coachella: Singer, songwriter, director and generally talented artist Lava La Rue brought her genre-defying music to an enthusiastic Coachella on Friday, and the Weekly caught up with her backstage shortly afterwards…How do you feel the set went?It was great. It was our first ever time playing an American festival, ever. So yeah, and it was being livestreamed so it was a bit of pressure but only because I knew my grandma would be watching. That’s the scariest part. Not all the influencers in the crowd, but potentially my grandma livetreaming it at home. Although it’s a bit part her bedtime in UK time. So yeah, that’s what was going through my mind. Have you played UK fests?Yeah, those are fun but this is so different. I did my second year of Glastonbury last yeah and this is world’s apart considering I would say Glasto and Coachella are the American/UK equivalents. I think that the overall crowd of Glasto know that they’re not going to look good. You’ve j...

Life-saving blown save? SF Giants pitching coach Bailey reflects on 10th anniversary of Boston Marathon bombings

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:12 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO — Ten years have passed and the details are fuzzy. But this much is clear: It was the most important blown save in baseball history.The pitcher who blew the save, Andrew Bailey, is now the pitching coach for the San Francisco Giants. But on April 15, 2013, he was pitching in Boston for the Red Sox.Bailey’s most enduring memories of that day are the terror he felt after the game. The frantic phone call to his wife, Amanda, her whereabouts unknown. The Red Sox players being escorted by police to the team bus minutes after the deadly explosions one mile from Fenway Park.“I remember the game. I remember blowing the save. I remember all our wives were going to go down to the finish line,” Bailey said this week.Marathon Monday is typically a festive celebration in Boston. It’s tradition to catch the early-morning Red Sox game at Fenway, which sits near mile 25 of the 26.2-mile race, then wander to the finish line, where people stand 20 deep to cheer the runners.B...

Train with hazardous materials derails in rural Maine

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:12 GMT

ROCKWOOD, Maine (AP) — A train carrying hazardous materials has derailed and caught fire in Rockwood, Maine, fire officials said. Rockwood Fire & Rescue posted a photo of the derailment Saturday on its Facebook page and advised residents “to stay clear!” It was unclear if there were injuries in the derailment. The department didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment.Rockwood is in the north-central part of the state in a mostly rural area. It’s near Moosehead Lake, one of the largest bodies of freshwater in the state. The derailment is the latest one to plague the rail industry. Federal regulators and members of Congress are urging railroads to do more to prevent derailments after recent fiery wrecks involving hazardous chemicals in Ohio and Minnesota prompted evacuations.Source

Devils hoping Palat regains Stanley Cup magic for playoffs

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:12 GMT

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — When the New Jersey Devils signed Ondrej Palat to a five-year, $30 million contract in the offseason, it was with the hope they would be right where they are now — in the NHL playoffs for the first time in five seasons.Coach Lindy Ruff will have Palat at his disposal when the series against the rival New York Rangers opens Tuesday at the Prudential Center.Sure, former No. 1 overall picks Jack Hughes and Nico Hischier, star defenseman Dougie Hamilton and emerging goaltender Vitek Vanecek are going to have major roles in the best-of-7 battle. But when it comes to the playoffs, Palat — Pally, as he is referred to by teammates — is money. The former Tampa Bay forward played 138 postseason games with the two-time champions, and 48 goals and 46 assists. Those 94 points are 119th overall in NHL playoff history. What’s more remarkable is Palat has had only one 20-plus goal season since his first full one with the Lightning in 2013-14.“I think he puts himself in pos...

Chief: Indiana plastics fire reduced to a single hot spot

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:12 GMT

RICHMOND, Ind. (AP) — Fire crews working to fully extinguish an Indiana plastics fire have reduced its smoldering areas to a single hot spot, a fire chief said Saturday as officials prepared to decide if a dayslong evacuation order should be lifted.Richmond Fire Chief Tim Brown said crews will remain at the 14-acre (5-hectare) former factory site through the weekend, watching the sole hot spot remaining from the fire, which was declared under control Thursday night when the last flames were extinguished.He said fire officials will meet Monday morning to decide what their next steps will be at the site, where tons of recycled plastic stored for resale caught fire Tuesday. The site is in Richmond, about 70 miles (115 kilometers) east of Indianapolis, near the Ohio border.“Other than that one hot spot, I consider this contained, controlled and 99% out,” Brown told The Associated Press on Saturday afternoon.Mayor Dave Snow said Friday that experts would meet Saturday to discuss ai...