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Timberwolves knew they needed to push every button to keep Naz Reid because of who he is, and what he can become

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:36:03 GMT

Frankly, it didn’t make much sense for the Timberwolves to re-sign center Naz Reid. Not positionally, anyway. So much of the NBA franchise’s future finances are already committed to two other big men, Karl-Anthony Towns and Rudy Gobert.Allocating another $42 million over the next three years to another big wouldn’t make good roster sense.But Reid isn’t just another big.He’s a 23-year-old rising star who has shined in every role and opportunity, and is beloved by teammates and the fan base alike. Had Timberwolves basketball boss Tim Connelly allowed Reid to walk away to another organization, it likely would have haunted the decision-maker for years to come.“The best basketball is in front of him. I think he’s been scratching the surface of who he is as a player. He’s one of the more unique, I think, players that I’ve been around,” Connelly said at the press conference for Reid’s contract extension Wednesday. “Probably has as good ...

St. Paul driver charged with injuring two in hit-and-run after Hudson fireworks

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:36:03 GMT

A St. Paul man has been charged in a hit-and-run case that left two women injured after a post-fireworks traffic altercation Sunday in Hudson, Wis.One of the injured women was a bicyclist who was not involved in the altercation and suffered broken bones and collapsed lungs, according to a criminal complaint.Thaddeus John Smith, 34, was charged on nine counts, including operating a vehicle while intoxicated and causing injury, a hit-and-run causing great bodily harm and first-degree recklessly endangering safety.According to reports from Hudson police, Smith, his female partner and two children, ages 6 and 1, had traveled to the St. Croix River waterfront for fireworks on Sunday evening.Smith and his partner shared drinks with friends, and then got into their 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee to drive home.While waiting in line to leave the Hudson dike, Smith’s vehicle came into contact with a 2022 Kia Sorento operated by Travis Lee Heffron of Hudson. It is not clear which vehicle was at faul...

Lifeguard shortage impacts Adirondack, Catskill campgrounds

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:36:03 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) – Summertime often means cooling off in a pool or lake, but experts say that could spell trouble this year with more areas having limited to no lifeguard supervision.According to the Department of Environmental Conservation, there’s been a change in policy that will allow unsupervised swimming at the Adirondack and Catskill campgrounds. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Campground Program Supervisor, Jessica McBride, says it’s about enhancing the customer experience. The old policy required lifeguards on duty to supervise swimming at the campgrounds and that has been in place since the campgrounds first opened.McBride believes many families won’t even notice the difference. “We really feel as though people on our campgrounds were already swimming a lot of times when lifeguards weren’t on duty, and so for most people it’s really not gonna change their experience, so we feel good about the transition,...

Student debt: White House faces backlash for restarting interest on loans

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:36:03 GMT

The White House is facing backlash about its decision to reactivate interest for student loans as part of its “on-ramp” repayment program, which progressives and advocates argue isn’t enough to help struggling borrowers.The program aims to help those who can’t repay their loans when payments resume this fall by removing the threat of default or harm to credit ratings for 12 months if bills aren’t paid. It’s one of the only routes the Biden administration argues it could have taken since ending the payment pause that ultimately became part of the debt limit deal President Biden struck with Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.).The so-called “Plan B” for providing student loan relief was laid out late last week hours after the Supreme Court struck down a program the White House attempted to implement that would have forgiven up to $20,000 in student loans dependent upon earnings. The alternative route aims to help borrowers make their journey to repayments easier.But the president’s plan ...

New SLPS superintendent discusses goals, challenges facing district

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:36:03 GMT

ST. LOUIS - After a nationwide search, the St. Louis Public School District selected Dr. Keisha Scarlett to become its new superintendent.Scarlett previously served as a superintendent of academies and in other capacities with Seattle Public Schools for 24 years. She replaces Dr. Kelvin Adams, who stepped down after 14 years at the post.Scarlett visited the FOX 2 News studios to discuss her goals as superintendent, and the challenges facing the district.

'It’s hotter inside than outside' - On 4th day of outages, Ameren hopes most will be fixed Wednesday night

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:36:03 GMT

HAZELWOOD, Mo. - Thousands were still without power in Missouri Wednesday evening. Some of the hardest-hit areas include north St. Louis County and north St. Louis City.As many residents are now on their fourth day without power, it’s been frustrating for both residents and Ameren employees."You can see the sweat dripping down my face, and I just walked out the door about 10–15 minutes ago," said Arnold McClelland, a Spanish Lake resident.Hot and high temperatures are something McClelland and others who live in Spanish Lake dealt with Wednesday afternoon, all while having no power since heavy storms swept through the area this past weekend. Delayed 911 response explained after St. Louis woman’s death "You got a lot of elderly people out here that need it, it's so hot you can't even sit in the house," McClelland said.He said by Wednesday, it felt cooler outside than inside.It’s what drove Ameren to set up a makeshift storm station in a heavy-hit region."Right now, we have 1,800 res...

Missouri farm's crop art welcomes Taylor Swift to Kansas City area

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:36:03 GMT

ORRICK, Mo. - Normally it's an ordinary field, but now it's Taylor's Version. Precision Mazes spent hours Monday etching Taylor Swift's likeness into a field in Orrick, Missouri. Are you ready for it? What to know before Taylor Swift concerts in Kansas City FOX4 put up a drone for an overhead view Monday as they worked on the crop art. Precision Mazes said the project said the project sits on 25 acres of a more than 250-acre field. They cut 6.3 acres of wheat stubble to make the image. The company said it would take the average person over 15 minutes to walk around the perimeter of the crop art. Taylor Swift heads to Arrowhead Stadium for “The Eras Tour” on Friday and Saturday. With just days until the concerts, ticket prices are well over $1,400 for both nights. But the Chiefs have said ticketless fans hoping to create a memorable moment outside of Arrowhead Stadium are out of luck. Fans who don't have a ticket won't be allowed to gather outside the stadium. Beyonce fans...

Stolen vehicle suspect taken into custody on 5 Freeway after chase

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:36:03 GMT

Authorities were chasing a stolen vehicle suspect in the Santa Clarita area Wednesday afternoon. By 4:10 p.m., the driver was heading southbound on the 5 Freeway near Magic Mountain Parkway and authorities were able to stop him using a PIT maneuver, aerial video from Sky5 showed.The driver got out of the vehicle and was eventually taken into custody on the highway.It is unclear where and when the pursuit began.

Quadruplets born at Cedars-Sinai on Fourth of July

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:36:03 GMT

A family in Los Angeles grew by four Tuesday, welcoming quadruplets just in time for the Fourth of July.Sara Kahengutovich gave birth to two girls and two boys at Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles, hospital representatives said.Sara Kahengutovich gave birth to two girls and two boys at Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles on July 4, 2023. (Cedars-Sinai Medical Center)The four babies each weighed more than four pounds and are currently "doing well" and resting at the Guerin Children’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.Dr. Steven Rad delivered the quadruplets via C-section, Cedars-Sinai officials said. The babies were born at about 34 weeks, the hospital said.Kahengutovich and her partner, Rabbi Yisrael Gutovich, also have a three-year-old son waiting at home, ready to meet his new siblings. Sara Kahengutovich and her partner, Rabbi Yisrael Gutovich, welcomed quadruplets at Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles on July 4, 2023. (Cedars-Sinai Medical Center)Quadruplets are extremely rare, according to hea...

Verlon Eric Gooding Dies in Motorcycle Accident on Lee Canyon Road [Las Vegas, NV]

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:36:03 GMT

35-Year-Old Male Rider Pronounced Dead after Motorcycle Collision near State Route 106LAS VEGAS, NV (July 5, 2023) – Thursday evening, Verlon Eric Gooding was killed in a motorcycle accident on Lee Canyon Road.Police responded to the scene around 6:30 p.m., near State Route 106 on June 15th.Officers say the rider of a Yamaha YZF-R1 was heading east towards State Route 156 and failed to negotiate a curve on a roundabout. As a result, the rider lost control and was ejected from the motorcycle onto the road.Emergency crews arrived and pronounced 35-year-old Gooding, of Las Vegas dead at the scene.At this time, an active investigation to determine further information is still currently underway. Once available, more details will be provided about the fatal motorcycle accident on Lee Canyon Road.The loved ones of Gooding set up a GoFundMe page to help with costs during this difficult time.The team at Sweet James offers their warm and sincerest sympathies to the friends and family o...