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Historic Courthouse in Stillwater getting a major makeover

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:05:06 GMT

The Washington County Historic Courthouse in Stillwater, Minnesota’s oldest standing courthouse, is getting another major makeover — this time on the outside.The courthouse abruptly closed in June 2022 for several months when crews discovered a fracture in one of the heavy timber trusses holding up the roof of the 1870 building.This year, a $4.5 million exterior restoration project is underway at the corner of Third and Pine streets.Crews, along with construction manager Kraus-Anderson, are restoring the building’s exterior, copper roof and dome; doing brick and mortar repair, and grading part of the site. The work is expected to be completed early next year, said Eden Rogers, an engineer with Washington County Public Works.Crews are bringing back and exposing certain original elements and materials that have been covered up over the years, including an integral gutter system that was built into the roof in the late 1800s.“The last time it was reroofed, they just roofed right ...

West St. Paul man pleads guilty to murder in fatal 2021 shooting of Woodbury man in Minneapolis

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:05:06 GMT

A West St. Paul man pleaded guilty this week to a second-degree murder charge in the fatal 2021 shooting of a Woodbury man at a Minneapolis fast food drive-through.Lionell Jacque Hicks, 32, admitted to gunning down Tu’quan Smith, also 32, outside a White Castle restaurant on Lake Street two years ago, according to a guilty plea filed Wednesday in Hennepin County District Court.Hicks’ plea agreement with prosecutors calls for a sentence of more than 38 years in prison, according to a news release issued Thursday by the office of Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty. A sentencing hearing is scheduled for Nov. 21.“This was a callous, destructive act that brought unimaginable pain to the victim’s family and my thoughts are with them today,” Moriarty said in the news release. “Prioritizing community safety is paramount. Communities are suffering because there are too many guns in irresponsible hands that cause minor incidents to turn violent — and de...

Future of Seafood City supermarket building unclear after cleanup

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:05:06 GMT

UNIVERSITY CITY, Mo. – It took a few weeks, but the rotting fish inside the Seafood City supermarket have been removed."They did a great job,” Albert Pfeifer said. “It just took a long time that was the only problem.”Pfeifer lives in the area and has dealt with the rotting fish smell inside the condemned store for some time.“As soon as you passed Olive, you could smell it,” he said.The supermarket was condemned back in March by St. Louis County Health Inspectors, but thousands of pounds of rotting fish were left behind in freezers.“It smelled like death,” Quneesia Swatson said. Sex offender banned from rec centers after FOX 2 tip On Thursday the cleaning crew tasked with emptying out all the rotting products from the store finished up the job. John Wagner with University City told FOX 2 the city would be picking up the $120,000 tab through a lien put on the property.The future of the building is uncertain. In September, the FOX Files reported 6 Fortune LLC and Seafood City are cur...

Town hall discusses ongoing radioactive waste clean-up effort

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:05:06 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. – The impact and lasting legacy of St. Louis' role in the Manhattan Project was the focus of discussion at the first radioactive waste meeting in north St. Louis County. Residents shared story after story of their families being ripped apart by rare cancers, autoimmune diseases, and miscarriages.Some residents did not know the cause of their illness until Thursday's meeting. They learned about the radioactive waste that surrounds neighborhoods and yards in north St. Louis County and got updates from elected officials.“My own experience with some of the data that has come out with the Army Corps (of Engineers) hasn’t been consistent. So, my office, along with other representatives, are trying to work. We know the Army Corps does need help," State Representative Chantelle Nickson-Clark said. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily News ...

Judge denies bond for accused coach shooter; family claims self-defense

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:05:06 GMT

ST. LOUIS – A St. Louis Circuit Court judge said Thursday that the alleged angry parent who shot a youth coach should not get a break to get out of jail.Daryl Brian Clemmons, 43, will remain locked up on no bond. The suspect’s brother, however, said there’s another side to the story.“My brother is innocent,” Jason Clemmons said.Jason’s brother is accused of shooting youth coach Shaquille Latimore last week, over a child’s playing time.“When it first happened, I’m the one who turned my brother in; 30 minutes after it happened,” Jason said.Jason said his brother acted in self-defense.Latimore said prosecutors told him he cannot talk specifics, but he said he’s grateful for one particular parent.“The parent who shielded me and stepped in when they didn’t have to do that, stopped me from…I essentially, probably, wouldn’t be here doing this interview,” he said. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now ...

SLPS will close schools on anniversary of campus murders

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:05:06 GMT

ST. LOUIS – Nearly a year ago, a student and teacher at Central Visual and Performing Arts High School were murdered when a former student entered the campus with an AR-style rifle and several rounds of ammunition and opened fire.To honor the memories of Alexzandria Bell, 15, and Jean Kuczka, 61, and provide students and staff an opportunity for reflection and remembrance, the St. Louis Public School District will close both CVPA and Collegiate School of Medicine and Bioscience (CSMB) High Schools on Oct. 23 and Oct. 24.In a letter to parents, district superintendent Dr. Keisha Scarlett said it’s important for the school community “to acknowledge the difficult emotions that persist within our hearts.”The school shooter was fatally wounded in a gun battle with police officers.

Local pharmacy owner warns patients will pay if PBMs aren’t reeled in

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:05:06 GMT

PACIFIC, Mo. – When we interviewed independent pharmacist Jerry Callahan in 2019, he asked us to hide his identity for fear of retribution. Four years later, Callahan is revealing who he is and what he knows to expose how pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) are harming healthcare.“Desperation. I’ve got pharmacies and not just me, there’s other pharmacies out there,” he said. “They’re going to close. This has got to change.”Callahan owns five independent pharmacies in Missouri, and recently served as president of the Missouri Pharmacy Association.“You’ve got three PBMs that control 75-80% of the market. They’re just doing take-it-or-leave-it contracts and not giving pharmacies a chance to negotiate with them,” Callahan said.Pharmacy benefit managers are hired by insurance companies to manage drug plans. The PBMs negotiate with drug manufacturers and decide the drugs each plan will cover. In turn, the drugmakers give PBMs rebates, which they pass along to insurers, which can lead to lowe...

Trevor Lawrence comes through late and the Jaguars hold off the Saints, 31-24

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:05:06 GMT

By BRETT MARTEL (AP Sports Writer)NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Travis Etienne ran for two touchdowns, Foyesade Oluokun returned an interception for a score, and Christian Kirk’s 44-yard touchdown after a short catch over the middle lifted the Jacksonville Jaguars to a 31-24 victory over the New Orleans Saints on Thursday night.Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence returned from a sprained knee that forced him out of the final minutes of a victory over Indianapolis on Sunday and wound up leading Jacksonville (5-2) with 59 yards rushing. He also completed 20 of 29 passes for 204 yards and one TD to help the Jags win their fourth straight and give Jacksonville its best start since opening 5-2 in 2007.Kirk’s touchdown broke the tie with 3:08 left. The Saints (3-4) were in position to answer when they drove inside the Jacksonville 10 in the final minute, but stalled out with four straight incomplete passes. A third-down pass bounced off of New Orleans native Foster Moreau’s h...

Juvenile accused of shooting 5 people outside Denver bar is arrested in California

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:05:06 GMT

The juvenile who allegedly shot five people after she was denied entry to a Denver bar in September was arrested in Barstow, California, on Thursday morning.Keanna Rosenburgh is suspected of eight counts of first-degree attempted murder, according to the Denver Police Department.Rosenburgh was outside of a bar in the 1900 block of Market Street on Sept. 16 when she was denied entry, according to Denver police.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Denver officer fires gun in encounter with suspect at Whole Foods Crime and Public Safety | One person shot by Denver police near East 47th Avenue and York Street Crime and Public Safety | One killed in overnight shooting on North Broadway Crime and Public Safety | Car theft suspect killed in Silverthorne police shooting Crime and Public Safety | 6 shot — 3 fatally — at party in industrial area of east Denver, police say After returning to talk to security s...

Colorado high school football scoreboard: Week 9

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:05:06 GMT

Thursday night scoresElizabeth 56, Alameda 0Heritage 54, Aurora Central 0Doherty 49, Northglenn 12Frederick 41, Denver North 36Green Mountain 50, Wheat Ridge 0Mountain Vista 48, Highlands Ranch 8Columbine 48, Lakewood 0La Junta 40, Manitou Springs 14Resurrection Christian 34, Mountain View 19Thompson Valley 43, Northridge 14D’Evelyn 35, Prospect Ridge Academy 6Pueblo West 41, Coronado 6Regis Jesuit 27, Legend 10Want more sports news? Sign up for the Sports Omelette to get all our analysis on Denver’s teams.