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MN Legislature doubles funding for student homebuilding program

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:01 GMT

As a student at an alternative high school on St. Paul’s West Side, Ivan Sanchez hasn’t just hit the books. He’s also learned the ins and outs of mudding, painting, sanding, insulation and all the other particulars that went into building a four-bedroom, 2,000-square-foot, environmentally sustainable house that some have billed as the home of the future.The two-story structure soon will hit the market in the same neighborhood where Sanchez goes to school, with an income eligibility ceiling geared to middle-class families.“A lot of people liked the opportunity,” Sanchez, a 17-year-old student at Change Inc.’s GAP School, said while standing in front of the school project he’s spent the last year constructing from the ground up on Page Street. “I definitely did. It’s probably a career path I’ll take.”During tours last week with a host of elected officials, arguably the only person prouder of his accomplishment — w...

Shen boys capitalize off errors to win Section 2 title

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:01 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Shenendehowa Plainsmen used timely hitting and defense to defeat Saratoga Springs 3-1 in game three of the Section2 Class AA baseball series. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The Plainsmen scored off three errors committed by the Blue Streaks in each inning they scored, starting in the bottom of the first. With Thomas Hall threatening at third, Austin Caldwell hit a single to the infield, and it bounced off the second baseman, which allowed Hall to come home for the game's first score.Saratoga didn't panic and responded at the top of the third. Camden Rhude smacked a long ball to deep center, and it fell as the center fielder was attempting to make a play on the ball. Raul Rodriguez came home and scored to tie the game at one.After that, the Plainsmen's offense took off. In the bottom of the fourth, Brendan Gonzalez sent a hopper to the infield that ricocheted off the second baseman. Ethan Farina...

Ask Amy: Dating is tough; social media makes it tougher

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:01 GMT

Dear Amy: I am a 45-year-old divorced woman with a fairly active social media presence.After my divorce, I dated someone with no social media, so it was easy.After that ended, I met someone through a friend. He immediately suggested that we connect on Facebook.We’ve been out quite a few times and it’s been great, but he’s dating other people. That’s fine — and I’m open to seeing other people, too.I’m not even sure of my feelings for him, but seeing posts about his various dates and his active social life makes me uncomfortable.I can tell who else he’s dating from his posts.It makes me curious and jealous in a way that I don’t like.What do people these days do about social media when they’re dating, but not settled?Should I mute him? Not connect with people on social media until the relationship is serious?I know people talk about social media being toxic to teenagers, but I think the age range should be extended!What’s the protoc...

Gun and drug trafficking ring busted in raids across Europe

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:01 GMT

Croatian Police on Friday (26 May) announced that a drug and gun trafficking ring operating in Europe was broken by a law enforcer operation which arrested 37 people, seized money, drugs and guns across eight countries.The officials stated that in the final phase of this operation, police from these countries, supported by Europol, the European policing organization, and the US Drug Enforcement Administration conducted raids on the night of Wednesday, May 30, 2018, in Croatia, Bosnia-Herzegovina and Slovenia.Officials said that the operation against the so called Balkan Cartel was launched after the Croatian police discovered a cell belonging to the gang last year in Zagreb. Since Croatia's investigation began last year, raids have also taken place in Germany and Austria.Goran Laus of Croatia's drug crime police service told a press conference that Dino Muzaferovic was one of 37. He is a Bosnian, who was arrested last December in Germany and then transferred to Italy where he has be...

Sale closed in Palo Alto: $3.3 million for a six-bedroom home

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:01 GMT

954 Van Auken Circle – Google Street ViewA 1,688-square-foot house built in 1951 has changed hands. The property located in the 900 block of Van Auken Circle in Palo Alto was sold on May 8, 2023. The $3,300,000 purchase price works out to $1,955 per square foot. The property features six bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a garage, as well as a pool in the backyard and one parking space. The unit sits on a 6,030-square-foot lot.Additional houses have recently been purchased nearby:In September 2022, a 1,663-square-foot home on Otterson Court in Palo Alto sold for $2,735,000, a price per square foot of $1,645. The home has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.A 1,702-square-foot home on the 1000 block of Metro Circle in Palo Alto sold in September 2022, for $3,280,000, a price per square foot of $1,927. The home has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.On Amarillo Avenue, Palo Alto, in November 2022, a 2,735-square-foot home was sold for $5,250,000, a price per square foot of $1,920. The home has 5 bedrooms a...

Word Game: May 29, 2023

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:01 GMT

TODAY’S WORD — SCORING (SCORING: SKOR-ing: Gaining points in a game or contest.)Average mark 14 wordsTime limit 25 minutesCan you find 18 or more words in SCORING? The list will be published tomorrow.SATURDAY’S WORD — SERENADED sadden sadder sand sander sane saner sard saree sear sedan seder seed seeder seen seer send sender sere serenade serene snare sneer eared earn ease endear ended erase erne ranee read redden reed rend reseed resend near need nerd adder dander dare darn dead deaden deadener deader dean dear deed dense deseed dreadTo purchase the Word Game book, visit WordGameBooks.com. Order it now for just $5 while supplies last!RULES OF THE GAME:1. Words must be of four or more letters.2. Words that acquire four letters by the addition of “s,” such as “bats” or “dies,” are not allowed.3. Additional words made by adding a “d” or an “s” may not be used. For example, if “bake” is used, “baked” or “bakes” are not allowed, but “bake” and “baking” are admiss...

Bridge: May 29, 2023

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:01 GMT

“If you don’t think too good, try not to think too much.” — wisdom attributed to the late Yogi Berra.Today’s declarer looked too deeply into the play of a slam, or maybe not deeply enough. At 6NT he won the first diamond in dummy and pondered how to attack the clubs. Taking the ace, then leading to the jack would cost if East had a low singleton, but a first-round finesse with the jack would lose only if West had a singleton queen.So South led the deuce of clubs to his jack at Trick Two — holding himself to two club tricks. The heart finesse won later, but he went down.CAN PLAY SAFESouth didn’t think too good. If the heart finesse loses, South needs four club tricks. But if East has the king of hearts, South can play safe for three club tricks.South should lead a heart to his queen at the second trick. When the finesse wins, he leads the king of clubs. If East-West played low clubs, South would lead a second club, planning to play dummy̵...

Horoscopes May 29, 2023: Annette Bening, think outside the box

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:01 GMT

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Riley Keough, 34; Melanie Brown, 48; Rupert Everett, 64; Annette Bening, 65.Riley Keough (Photo by Neilson Barnard/Getty Images) Happy Birthday: Take the initiative to finish what you start this year. How you approach life, love and happiness will make a statement about who you are and what you want. Transparency will make it difficult for anyone to mess with you. Show those watching what you can do, and leave no room for error. Think outside the box and do things your way. Your number are 5, 16, 22, 27, 31, 40, 46.ARIES (March 21-April 19): Plan your day wisely. A tight schedule executed with precision will help you maximize your skills, time and use of money. Don’t underestimate your ability to surpass expectations. Shoot for the stars and enjoy the rewards that come your way. 3 starsTAURUS (April 20-May 20): Keep your plans simple and within budget. A serious attitude will help you gain respect and hands-on help. Don’t be fooled by s...

Las autoridades de Venecia investigan la aparición de una mancha de color verde fluorescente en el canal

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:01 GMT

(CNN) — Las autoridades venecianas investigan la aparición de una mancha de agua verde fluorescente en el famoso Gran Canal este domingo por la mañana.“Esta mañana apareció una mancha de líquido verde fosforescente en el Gran Canal de Venecia, según informaron algunos residentes cerca del puente de Rialto. El prefecto ha convocado una reunión urgente con la policía para investigar el origen del líquido”, escribió en Twitter el presidente de la región del Véneto, Luca Zaia.El portavoz de la prefectura local dijo a CNN que inmediatamente tomaron muestras del agua, revisaron las cintas de vigilancia de las cámaras de seguridad y preguntaron a los pilotos de góndolas y conductores de embarcaciones locales si veían algo sospechoso, antes de convocar una reunión de urgencia para investigar la causa del agua verde, señalando que ningún grupo ecologista había reivindicado la autoría.La mancha verde se detectó por primera vez sobre las 9:30 a.m. hora local y creció lentamen...

Memorial Day in DC should be a wet one

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:01 GMT

Scattered showers will loom over Memorial Day in the D.C. region on Monday. Here’s what you need to know about the holiday forecast.Those with plans outdoors should bring along rain-gear and brace for scattered showers throughout the day with dry periods breaking up the rain.The rain is courtesy of a slow-moving upper-level system churning south of D.C., 7news First Alert Meteorologist Brian van de Graaff said.When it’s not raining, D.C.-area residents can expect a cloudy day.“There will be dry times to get outside, but just be prepared to dodge a shower or two,” van de Graff said.The best chance of rain is in D.C. and areas south of the District. The highest rainfall is expected south of Interstate 66, he said.The showers, though perhaps ill-timed for some commemorating the holiday, are much-needed as D.C. continues to be in a drought.Temperatures will be a bit milder than the weekend, with highs in the low to mid-70s. A Northeast wind is expected to blow th...