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Lawmakers split nursing requirements from larger health bill, exempt Mayo Clinic

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 09:28:40 GMT

Minnesota lawmakers advanced the Keeping Nurses at the Bedside Act as a standalone bill Thursday, separating it from the health omnibus legislation and exempting Mayo Clinic from the nurse staffing committee requirement.Two weeks ago, Mayo Clinic’s opposition to KNABA turned into an ultimatum when a lobbyist for the Rochester-based health system said in a May 3 email to lawmakers that Mayo Clinic would move a multibillion-dollar investment out of Minnesota if the state made Mayo Clinic subject to that staffing committee requirement and one other proposal, the Health Care Affordability Board.A source said there are indications that another bill opposed by Mayo — a proposed Health Care Affordability Board — is dead for this session.On Thursday, lawmakers separated KNABA from the House and Senate’s health omnibus legislation and made it a standalone bill under SF 1384 as a delete everything amendment. The committee recessed in the early evening Thursday with the intent to reconvene and...

Vulnerable adult reported missing out of Jackson

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 09:28:40 GMT

JACKSON, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- New York State Police are searching for a woman reported missing out of the town of Jackson in Washington County. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Ruth Anspach, 96, was last seen around 8 a.m. on Friday, May 19 on Dunbar Road in Jackson. She was driving a 2015 gray Ford Focus with New York registration ANC-3526. Police said she has memory loss and may be in need of medical attention.She is 5'1" and 100 lbs. with white hair and blue eyes. She was last seen wearing glasses.Anyone who sees her should call the NYSP Greenwich at (518) 583-7000 or 911.

2 dead, 3 injured in two shootings at north St. Louis County store

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 09:28:40 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - The Uptown Market and Liquor store in north St. Louis County has been the scene of two deaths in the last week, both due to gun violence. "This is kind of like the meeting spot," Teaira Whitfield said, referring to the corner store. "You can find everything here, good and bad." The corner store on Shepley Drive and Spring Garden Drive is a one-stop shop for many in the area. "I be trying to come up here every day for real," Mosty Wayne said. "I be getting drinks, whatever I can get." The store promotes groceries, hot food, and cold beer, but it's now gaining notoriety for what's happening in its parking lot. Two people lost their lives in two different shootings. A vigil now greets customers as they walk in.N Road rage fight sends 73-year-old man to hospital with life-threatening injuries "I had just seen him five hours prior to him lying on the sidewalk, lifeless," said Whitfield, a friend of one of the victims. On Thursday night, Chico...

The Black Rep honors life, legacy of Eubie Blake in musical

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 09:28:40 GMT

ST. LOUIS - EUBIE! The Black Rep’s last production of the season is underway at the Edison Theater on the campus of Washington University. The musical, which honors the late great James (Eubie) Blake, is getting rave reviews from theatergoers who say they enjoyed every aspect of the production, from the foot-tapping music to the amazingly talented cast.EUBIE! runs through Sunday, May 21. For showtimes and ticket information, visit www.theblackrep.org or call 314-534-3810. Tickets can also be purchased at the box office, which opens two hours before the production begins. 

“We did it”: Mead wins 4A girls lax champ in its inaugural season

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 09:28:40 GMT

The Castle View defense closed in on Mead lacrosse’s Allie Hartman every time she touched the ball in the Class 4A finals Friday night.No problem.DENVER: Mead’s Allie Hartman runs through traffic against Castle View in the Class 4A girls lacrosse championship at University of Denver’s Peter Barton Stadium Friday, May 19, 2023. (Brent W. New/BoCoPreps.com)The University of Michigan commit simply dished to her slice-and-dice teammate Lucy Connors for one score after another as the Mavericks built a nice lead at Peter Barton Stadium at the University of Denver. Hartman then started scoring, too.There was just no stopping it.Connors ended up scoring eight times, often being set up by the 4A player of the year candidate, and Mead — ranked second in these playoffs — beat No. 1 Castle View, 13-5, to usher in a state title in the St. Vrain Valley School District team’s first season as a program.“Teams don’t know that when they shut me down, I’m also a good feeder,” Hartman said. “When...

Woman killed in fatal hit-and-run in South LA

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 09:28:40 GMT

A 48-year-old woman was killed after she was struck by a hit-and-run driver in Los Angeles last Friday. Police responded to Western Avenue, just north of 43rd Avenue, where a woman was hit by a car while crossing the street, causing her to "collide with the roadway," according to a Los Angeles Police Department news release. The driver stopped for a moment, but then fled the scene northbound of Western Avenue. The victim was transported to a nearby hospital where she later died from her injuries.  Residents demand safety improvements for dangerous intersection in Riverside The suspect’s car was described as a “possible gold Toyota, unknown model, with partial California license plate "LDH.” There is no description of the suspect at this time. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Detective Maricela Sasaki at 323-421-2500, or by email at [email protected]. A reward of up to $50,000 is available to anyone who provides information leading to the suspect's arrest ...

Little-known San Jose golfer shines at PGA Championship, is just two shots off lead

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 09:28:40 GMT

PITTSFORD, N.Y.  — The PGA Championship’s leaderboard right now is dotted with some of the biggest names in professional golf, with Scottie Scheffler, Bryson DeChambeau, and Brooks Koepka all still in contention at Oak Hill Country Club in the year’s second major.Right there with them is San Jose’s Justin Suh, who doesn’t have quite the same résumé as some of his counterparts but has remained within striking distance after 36 holes.Suh, 25, shot a 2-under 68 in Friday’s second round and after making the cut at a major for the first time in his career, enters the weekend just two shots back of the lead, held by Scheffler, Viktor Hovland, and Corey Conners.Those three are at 5-under 135, with Suh and DeChambeau both at 137 and tied for fourth.“The tournament is halfway done,” Scheffler said. “I had two good days so far, and I’m just hoping to continue that as the week goes on.”“I know what to do. I’ve done it before,” said DeChambeau, the U.S. Open champion at Winged Foot in 202...

Here's what Sonoma Hells Angels did to a member who had an affair with the president's wife

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 09:28:40 GMT

(KRON) -- A federal jury found two Hells Angels Motorcycle Club members guilty of multiple crimes for their participation in the Sonoma County charter of the Hells Angels, the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) said Friday. Christopher Ranieri was convicted for his role in a murder and Raymond Foakes was convicted for carrying out a violent beating. Foakes also known as "Rainman," was at one point the president of the Sonoma charter. He was convicted for an hours-long beating of a former Hells Angels member. The DOJ asserts that the victim had an affair with Foakes' common-law wife, and the beating was to expel him from the group. Man yelling racial slurs on I-880 in viral video arrested Foakes and other members of the Sonoma charter beat the victim with a baseball bat, forcibly tattooed their forehead, and pistol-whipped them in the face, the DOJ said. Foakes also sexually assaulted the victim's wife and threatened her to keep her from telling authorities. Due to this, he ...

Howden scores in OT, Golden Knights beat Stars 4-3 in Game 1 of West final

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 09:28:40 GMT

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Brett Howden scored from behind the net off Dallas Stars goalie Jake Oettinger 1:35 into overtime Friday to give the Vegas Golden Knights a 4-3 victory in Game 1 of their Western Conference final.Jamie Benn forced the extra time when he scored on a 6-on-5 with 1:59 left in regulation.This was the third time in four meetings this season these teams went beyond regulation to determine the winner. Dallas won twice in the regular season in shootouts.William Karlsson scored two goals for Vegas, giving him seven this postseason and extending his point streak to three games. Teddy Blueger also scored, Zach Whitecloud had two assists and Adin Hill stopped 33 shots.Roope Hintz and Jason Robertson each had a goal and an assist for Stars. Hintz has 10 postseason goals and 12 assists, and has hit the back of the net in four of the past five games. Joe Pavelski recorded two assists, and Oettinger made 33 saves.Game 2 is Sunday in Las Vegas.The Stars struck first, taking advantag...

Garcia goes deep again as Rangers roll past Rockies 7-2

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 09:28:40 GMT

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Adolis Garcia homered for the fifth time in as many games, Corey Seager and Josh Jung hit two-run doubles in a five-run fifth inning and the Texas Rangers beat the Colorado Rockies 7-2 on Friday night.Martin Perez (5-1) allowed two runs and seven hits in a season-high seven innings and matched a season high with seven strikeouts, including five looking, and walked none. His 104 pitches were also the most he has thrown this season.The Rangers have won nine of their last 13 games.Karl Kauffmann (0-1) allowed five runs, including four earned, in 4 1/3 innings in his major league debut. The 2019 second-round draft pick out of Michigan gave up seven hits, walked two and struck out four.Garcia’s opposite-field homer to right opened the scoring in the fourth inning. It was his AL-leading 14th and gave him a majors-best 48 RBIs. He hit two homers in his previous game.“You’re just seeing a good hitter in a zone right now,” Rangers manager Bruce Bochy said. “He’s so st...