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Woodbury City Council broke open meeting law when it suspended SRO program, state says

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:40:59 GMT

A state official says Woodbury City Council violated Minnesota’s open meeting law in September when members called a closed session and temporarily suspended a school resource officer contract.In a non-binding opinion issued this week, Minnesota Department of Administration Commissioner Tamar Gronvall said members of the council improperly used attorney-client privilege exemptions to hold a closed session on Sept. 6, where they moved to end the officers contract.Woodbury City Administrator Clint Gridkey on Thursday defended the council’s use of a closed session and said they are working with city legal counsel to review the opinion.“The Woodbury City Council fully believed it had a good-faith legal basis to go into closed session on September 6 to address the potential for litigation regarding prematurely breaching the school resource officer contract,” he said in a statement. “This was a complex legal situation that needed to be addressed expediently due to recent changes in ...

Rice Creek Commons development of former TCAAP site considers additional housing

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:40:59 GMT

The Arden Hills development project known as Rice Creek Commons may add an additional 500 housing units to the 427-acre property.The former Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant parcel, which was bought in 2013 by Ramsey County, will be redeveloped to include business, retail and a proposed 1,960 housing units, said Kari Collins, director of community and economic development for the county.The goal for the sprawling development is a cohesive mix of residential and commercial neighborhoods surrounding a town center. The additional 500 units would be constructed in the southwest neighborhood and the southern part of the town center, according to a September presentation given by Alatus, the project’s developer.Housing density was a previous sore spot for the project as the city wanted fewer housing units and the county wanted more.“Through exploration in 2023, we feel the site is ready to accommodate 1,960 homes to be more accommodating to the housing needs the region is facing right now...

Big Johnson's Kitchen is open for business

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:40:59 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Asylum seekers from New York City began showing up in the Capital Region communities back in May. Some are now eligible to work. NEWS10 met up with one asylum seeker who recently started their very own LLC. Attorney General’s office interviews asylees in Albany This is no ordinary shopping day for asylum seeker Johnson Coronel. The food he is buying is going toward his American dream.  “I'm very happy to be able to do this on my own. To start my own business,” said Coronel.We first met him in back in June when he was at an event welcoming the new asylees to the Capital Region. The Venezuelan has been in the country for well over 180 days and has been work eligible for some time.  But he didn’t want to work for just anyone. He wanted to be his own boss.  Johnson exclaimed, “Big Johnson Kitchen is open!”Big Johnson Kitchen is a catering company that just got its first job. Johnson invited NEWS10 along for his first shopping trip as a valid new ...

Warrant issued for suspect in fatal Clayton shooting, victim identified

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:40:59 GMT

CLAYTON, Mo. - The Major Case Squad reports that a warrant has been issued for a suspect wanted in connection with a deadly shooting Monday in Clayton, Missouri. Investigators have identified Trennell J. Johnson, 18, as a suspect in the death of Joshua D. Harris, 41. Harris was found dead from an apparent gunshot wound outside his home. Johnson remains at large. The St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney's Office is seeking charges of second-degree murder and armed criminal action, both Class A felonies, against Johnson. The Major Case Squad reports that a warrant has been issued for Trennell Johnson, wanted in connection with a deadly shooting Monday in Clayton, Missouri. (Photo provided by: Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis)Joshua Harris was identified as the victim of a deadly shooting Monday in Clayton, Missouri. (Photo provided by: Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis)Following a report of shots fired, officers rushed to the 7500 block of Wydown near Hanley Road just befor...

Religious leaders challenge Missouri's abortion ban, cite separation of church and state

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:40:59 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Religious leaders appeared in court Thursday in Downtown St. Louis to fight against Missouri's abortion ban. The case could have major implications for the future of Missouri’s law, which bans most abortions.Some religious leaders claim the state law violates the separation of church and state.“They sued us back in January, and we are here to defend the abortion laws that the people of Missouri passed through their elected representatives," said Joshua Divine. "We have been fighting this for the past 11 months." St. Louis police warn of surge in carjackings and break-ins In June, faith leaders won a motion to move forward with their abortion ban challenge.“We hope that the court will recognize that this is clearly the intent and purpose of the legislature to impose their religious beliefs on everyone in Missouri by passing this abortion ban, and [we hope the courts] strike it down," said K.M. Bell, Senior Litigation Counsel with the National Women's Law Center.Leaders...

Progress ongoing as CU Buffs continue quest to end losing streak

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:40:59 GMT

Game at a GlanceMatchup: Colorado Buffaloes at Washington State CougarsKickoff:  8:30 p.m. MTWhere: Gesa FieldCapacity: 32,952. Playing surface: FieldTurfTV: FS1Radio: KOA (850 AM)Odds: Washington State by 4.5Series: Washington State leads 7-6Related ArticlesCollege Sports | Keeler: Why would Deion Sanders stiff Texas A&M football? CU Buffs give him one thing Aggies can’t: Absolute power. College Sports | Judge gives Oregon State, Washington State control of Pac-12 and assets; Outgoing schools appeal College Sports | UNC football not running from 0-10 record; final opponent Portland State “leans on the run” College Sports | Deion Sanders begs forgiveness for suspects in CU Buffs Rose Bowl thefts: “Let’s not crucify these high school kids” College Sports | Shedeur Sanders closing in on CU Buffs single-season records through pain of all the sacks and hits There’s no ...

If Broncos OL continuity breaks this week with Ben Powers’ foot injury, Quinn Bailey provides trusted option: “You can count on him”

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:40:59 GMT

Denver’s starting offensive line quintet has been a stable force over the first nine games of the season.They’ve played all but five snaps together, two that right tackle Mike McGlinchey missed against Miami and three center Lloyd Cushenberry missed Monday night at Buffalo.Heading into a prime time game against Minnesota, though, the run of consistency is in some jeopardy.Starting left guard Ben Powers (foot) missed practice Thursday and hasn’t done any work so far this week. He stretched on his own early during the portion of practice open to reporters, then went into the Broncos’ weight room building.“It was something from the game and we’ll see how he goes tomorrow,” Payton said. “We’ll see where he’s at.”Denver still has time remaining in the week. Payton said the team treated Thursday’s practice like a Wednesday session and will have a heavier-than-normal Saturday slate due to the short week of preparation. It’s possible, as Payton alluded, he’ll feel good enough Friday t...

Jamal Murray traveling with Nuggets on road trip, but injury timeline remains unclear

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:40:59 GMT

Jamal Murray is traveling with the Nuggets on their upcoming road trip, coach Michael Malone told reporters in Denver on Thursday, but it remains unclear exactly when the starting point guard will be back from his hamstring injury.Denver is embarking on a season-long five-game road stand that will include a pair of in-season tournament games. The Nuggets (9-2) face the Pelicans on Friday in New Orleans. It will be the team’s third game of the tournament’s group stage and second without Murray.Murray sustained a right hamstring strain Nov. 4 during a home win against the Chicago Bulls. He has missed four full games, three of which the Nuggets won with Reggie Jackson starting at point guard.“I know from all the reports I’m getting he’s really working hard to get back and making positive strides,” Malone told reporters Thursday. The head coach didn’t rule out the possibility of Murray returning on the road.The coach hasn’t labeled a specific hopeful ...

CU Buffs vs. Washington State football: How to watch, storylines and staff predictions

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:40:59 GMT

Colorado (4-6, 1-6) at Washington State (4-6, 1-6)When/where: 8:30 p.m. Friday/Martin StadiumTV/Radio: FS1/850 AM, 94.1 FMBetMGM Line: WSU -4.5, 64.5 over/underWeather: Partly cloudly skies with low of 32 degrees, slight wind.Five storylinesBuffs’ game management: After last week’s loss at the buzzer, Deion Sanders didn’t take kindly to questions about the Buffs’ game management this season. But the Buffs coaching staff has struggled with clock management, whether it be at the end of halftime (see: a key TD in the Oregon State loss) or the waning moments of the fourth quarter (see: narrow defeats to Stanford and Arizona). It’s proof there’s a learning curve for Sanders, who’s only in his fourth year as a college coach.Finding a balance: CU’s lack of a run game is killing them. CU had 70 net rushing yards on 30 attempts in last week’s loss to Arizona, an average of 2.6 yards per carry, while the Wildcats ripped off 207 rushing yar...

Cassie accuses Sean 'Diddy' Combs of abuse and rape in shocking lawsuit

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:40:59 GMT

R&B singer Cassie has filed a shocking lawsuit against her ex-partner Sean "Diddy" Combs in New York federal court on Thursday. According to the New York Times, Cassie's lawsuit accuses the Bad Boy Records founder of subjecting her to years of rape and abuse. “After years in silence and darkness, I am finally ready to tell my story, and to speak up on behalf of myself and for the benefit of other women who face violence and abuse in their relationships,” Ventura said in a statement obtained by CNN. “With the expiration of New York’s Adult Survivors Act fast approaching, it became clear that this was an opportunity to speak up about the trauma I have experienced and that I will be recovering from for the rest of my life.”Cassie, whose real name is Casandra Ventura, said she met Combs in 2005 when she was just 19 years old. Combs has been a mainstay in the music industry for decades and in the mid-90s he became a household name after working with Mary J. Blige, the Notorious B.I.G...