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Mower County Sheriff was allegedly drunk at work while armed. Police never investigated it as a crime. Why?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:42 GMT

AUSTIN, Minn. — Steve Sandvik has been the sheriff for Mower County since 2018 and has been with the sheriff’s office for almost three decades.“My experience with Sheriff Sandvik is that he holds himself to high standards. He works long hours and would give the shirt off his back for anyone,” Mower County Administrator Trish Harren wrote in a November 2022 email to Post Bulletin. “Perhaps to the detriment of taking care of his own health and well-being.”He won re-election on Nov. 8, 2022.Less than two weeks later, he would be accused of being intoxicated at work, setting off a series of events where legal action has been threatened against the county administrator, a police force has refused to answer why the sheriff was given a free pass, and a county attorney has simultaneously commended the police and expressed a wish that police had done more.Mower County Sheriff Steve Sandvik (Forum News Service)This story is based on a series of interviews and documents obtained from public da...

Old Doane Stuart School damaged in fire: "We lost a treasure here."

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:42 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A fire burnt through one of Albany’s most historic landmarks, the old Doane Stuart school. The fully involved fire began around 6:30 p.m. and took just under four hours to get under control. The building was extremely damaged with the steeple collapsing during the fire.  Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Albany Fire Chief Joseph Gregory said there were challenges getting enough water to fight this fire and preventing the wind from spreading it to nearby buildings. “With the wind factor and the embers that were flying we were very lucky to prevent any issues with that," Gregory said. Mayor Kathy Sheehan said city and county representatives met with a potential developer as recently as Mar. 14, 2023 to discuss the future of the site and have encountered several problems with the current owner Kenwood Commons, LLC declaring bankruptcy with over $5 million in overdue taxes. “This was a priority build...

Schenectady man pleads guilty to rape

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:42 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Keith Solana, 28, of Schenectady has pleaded guilty to f Rape in the First Degree. The Schenectady County District Attorney announced the plea on Friday. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Solana admitted to having sex with a child under the age of 13. Police said that he knew the victim. The victim was interviewed at the Schenectady Child Advocacy Center where they disclosed the sexual assault. The plea satisfies a three-count indictment against Solana.Solana will be sentenced to between 15 and 19 years in prison at the time of sentencing, with 20 years of post-release supervision and a full stay-away order of protection in favor of the victim. He will also be required to register as a sex offender upon release from prison.

Plan for MetroLink line from north to south St. Louis City gains support

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:42 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A plan to expand MetroLink services in St. Louis with a line from north to south city has gained support to proceed with development and funding efforts. The Bi-State Development transportation agency is now authorized to plan, design, and develop a route through the Jefferson Alignment MetroLink Expansion project. The Bi-State Development Board of Commissioners approved a resolution and memorandum of understanding Friday during a special board meeting. Trending: Missouri’s top barbecue joint is in St. Louis, according to Yelp Through the latest agreement, Bi-State Development officials will be able to recruit a consultant, apply for funding and oversee the Program Management Consultant phase of the expansion project. According to a news release from Bi-State Development, officials say the first phase of expansion could cost around $850 million. The Bi-State Development expects to submit an application for the federal government’s New Starts program this summer or nex...

4 ex-cops charged in Tyre Nichols’ death barred from police

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:42 GMT

By JONATHAN MATTISE (Associated Press)NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Four of five former Memphis police officers charged in the killing of Tyre Nichols, a Black man who was handcuffed, brutally beaten and ignored by first responders for crucial minutes despite being barely conscious, can no longer work as law enforcement in Tennessee.The Peace Officer Standards & Training Commission, or P.O.S.T., voted Friday to decertify Demetrius Haley, Emmitt Martin and Justin Smith. The state panel also approved the decision by Desmond Mills to surrender his certification.The former officers have 30 days to appeal.The beating of the 29-year-old Black man happened during a late night traffic stop Jan. 7. The commission subsequently released documents showing that Haley dragged Nichols from his vehicle and never explained why he was stopped, and that he also took photos of Nichols slumped against the car after he was pummeled by officers and sent the pictures to colleagues.Nichols died at a ho...

More rain, snow in the forecast for metro Los Angeles next week

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:42 GMT

Meteorologists say we can expect mostly clear skies across the Southland Friday through Sunday with high temperatures in the upper 50s to mid-60s before more precipitation arrives.“There is increasing confidence that another strong Pacific storm system will move into the forecast area Monday night and Tuesday with rain and mountain snow spreading across the area,” the National Weather Service in Los Angeles said. Early estimates show rainfall of .50 to two inches across metro L.A. Monday night into Thursday, with the highest amounts on south-facing slopes and the northwest Santa Lucia Mountains, NWS said. There is also the potential for six to 12 inches of snow in the mountains above 4,000 feet.Gusty southerly winds should affect the area Tuesday into Thursday night as well, NWS said.

Much of West Coast faces ban to fish salmon amid low stocks

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:42 GMT

SAN DIEGO (AP) — As drought dried up rivers that carry California’s newly hatched Chinook salmon to the ocean, state officials in recent years resorted to loading up the fish by the millions onto trucks and barges to take them to the Pacific.The surreal and desperate scramble boosted the survival rate of the hatchery-raised fish, but still it was not enough to reverse the declining stocks in the face of added challenges. River water temperatures rose with warm weather, and a Trump-era rollback of federal protections for waterways allowed more water to be diverted to farms. Climate change, meanwhile, threatens food sources for the young Chinook maturing in the Pacific. Now, ocean salmon fishing season is set to be prohibited this year off California and much of Oregon for the second time in 15 years after adult fall-run Chinook, often known as king salmon, returned to California's rivers in near record-low numbers in 2022.“There will be no wild-caught California salmon to eat unless ...

Everett Molino Killed in Pedestrian Collision on 10 Freeway [San Bernardino, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:42 GMT

15-Year-Old Boy Pronounced Dead after Pedestrian Accident near Waterman AvenueSAN BERNARDINO, CA (March 24, 2023) – Wednesday night, Everett Molino was killed in a pedestrian collision on 10 Freeway.The incident occurred shortly after 9:30 p.m., near Waterman Avenue on March 15th.According to reports, Molino was last seen riding a bicycle from a church at the intersection of 5th and Wabath Avenue.Shortly after, Molino was walking across the westbound lanes of 10 Freeway when multiple vehicles, including a semi-truck, struck him.Due to the extent of injuries sustained, medics later pronounced 15-year-old Molino dead at the scene. Officers say he was a student at Redlands East Valley High School.The loved ones of Molino set up a GoFundMe page to help with costs during this difficult time.The team at Sweet James would like to offer their sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Everett Molino. May you find comfort and strength through the memories of your loved one.Losing ...

From Superstar Pride to Vanity Mirror — the New LA Weekly Playlist is Live

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:42 GMT

From Superstar Pride to Vanity Mirror: The 149th LA Weekly playlist, reviewing the musicians that we’ve been writing about all week, is live now. There’s electronic music from CHYL, hip-hop from Superstar Pride, alt-pop from Genevieve Artadi, garage rock from the White Stripes, punk from Dwarves, metal from Iron Maiden and Powerwolf, and so much more.Find us on Spotify here,or on Soundcloud here.Don’t forget to “Like” the playlists and “Follow” the profiles.Genevieve Artadi (B+)From Superstar Pride to Vanity MirrorAlso this week:Print star Genevieve Artadi told us of her new album that, “I wrote the whole thing while I was falling in and out of love, and just trying to be a healthier person and I think it came across. I wanted to make sure that the musicians weren’t bored. So I wanted to write parts that would hopefully stay interesting, and I wanted to write harmonies that went somewhere. I was more aware. I went a little bit deeper into structure, harmony and melodies. And lyrical...

Melania Trump worried about Barron as Trump faces possible arrest; Ivanka Trump wants to stay away

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:42 GMT

While Donald Trump is reportedly energized by all the media attention he expects to get for being arrested and paraded in front of cameras, his wife, Melania Trump, and daughter, Ivanka Trump, aren’t feeling the same enthusiasm.In fact, Melania Trump is reportedly “angry” that her husband’s possible indictment by the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office has stirred up reminders about his alleged 2006 affair with porn star Stormy Daniels.“She wants to be away from it. She wants to protect (their son) Barron,” 17, a source told Page Six.“Melania is lying very low,” the source continued. “She hasn’t been coming out for the dinners and events at Mar-a-Lago. He is acting like everything is normal, but she hasn’t been social.”Former President Donald Trump and former first lady Melania Trump stop to speak to the media as they arrive for a New Years Eve party at Mar-a-Lago, in Palm Beach, Fla., Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)&...