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Twins position breakdown: Third base

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:32:51 GMT

Royce Lewis’ return from a second knee surgery and subsequent emergence as a star-in-the-making was one of the most promising storylines of the Twins’ past season.Lewis, formerly a shortstop throughout his minor league career, adapted well to third base, and as the Twins look ahead into next season, that’s where they’re penciling him in. Selected first overall in the 2017 draft, Lewis figures to be an important part of the Twins’ core moving forward.2023 recapAfter a productive rookie season, the Twins headed into 2022 with Jose Miranda as their third baseman to begin the year. But Miranda, who was limited during spring training due to a shoulder injury, struggled immensely to begin the season.The Twins ultimately sent him down to Triple-A, only recalling him when they did because Lewis strained his oblique in early July. Miranda would quickly land on the injured list because of the shoulder. The last game he played was on July 9, marking what became a lost season for the 25-y...

Timberwolves, Jaden McDaniels agree to long-term extension

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:32:51 GMT

Jaden McDaniels continued his work post-practice Monday at Mayo Clinic Square in downtown Minneapolis, putting in ample 5-on-0 work as he rehabilitates his calf back into form.Whether or not the 23-year-old wing is able to play in the Timberwolves’ season opener Wednesday in Toronto is still an unknown.Whether or not McDaniels will be in Minnesota for years to come is no longer a mystery.The Timberwolves and the young, defensive-minded wing agreed to a 5-year, $136 million extension Monday afternoon, just hours ahead of the league deadline. The move locks in McDaniels next to Anthony Edwards – who signed a max deal in July – as the youngest pieces of the franchise’s long-term core.Had no agreement been made, McDaniels would have gone to restricted free agency next summer. Minnesota almost certainly would’ve matched any offer another team made to the wing in that setting, but getting this deal done now certifies McDaniels’ long-term future in Minnesota, while avoiding any potential a...

Former Mayo Clinic doctor accused of fatally poisoning wife held on $2M bail

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:32:51 GMT

ROCHESTER, Minn. — A 30-year-old Mayo Clinic physician who is accused of fatally poisoning his wife this summer is being held on $2 million bail after appearing before a judge in Olmsted County District Court.Connor Fitzgerald Bowman is charged with felony second-degree murder with intent but not premeditated. Judge Lisa Hayne ordered that he be held on $2 million bail provided he consent to GPS monitoring and not use or possess alcohol or controlled substances. Hayne also ordered that Bowman, who has been in custody in the Olmsted County Adult Detention Center since Friday, can be released on $5 million bail without conditions.Connor Bowman (Olmsted County Sheriff’s Office)His wife, Betty Bowman, died on Aug. 20 after she went to an emergency room days earlier complaining of diarrhea and dehydration.The couple lived in Rochester, where Betty worked as a hospital pharmacist while Connor completed an internal medicine residency. Both worked at the Mayo Clinic.“We are awar...

Long Island woman renews interest in cold case investigation

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:32:51 GMT

COBLESKILL, N.Y. (NEWS10) – A woman from Long Island is credited for the renewed interest in a Schoharie county cold case from 49 years ago. She moved to the county two years ago and her interest in the case has generated new leads and has reignited the community’s calls for justice for Kathy Kolodziej. Who murdered Kathy Kolodziej? That is the question many have been grappling with since 1974 when she was last seen alive at the vault tavern in Cobleskill – which is now a law office.  Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! It was Halloween night. Kolodziej was only 17 years old when she was murdered. She was from Long Island and was a student at SUNY Cobleskill. Tony Desmond was the state trooper who responded to the call when her body was found. “There’s only three of us still around living, the rest have passed away that were actually involved with that case when Kathy was first missing,” said Desmond.He’s glad to see...

Fire displaces Schenectady apartment building tenants

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:32:51 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — A fire has displaced dozens of residents at an apartment complex in Schenectady. An electric scooter containing a lithium ion battery was found inside the apartment where the fire started. MORE NEWS from NEWS 10The heat from flames sent residents of 736 Albany Street into the chill of the Schenectady streets Monday morning. Lori T. described the initial moments after the ignition. “You instantly hear the alarms go off in the building, and it's not an alarm that you can sleep through. About 8 o'clock this morning. I’m on the Albany Street side of the building, and I don't see any fire trucks out there. Then the fire trucks came, and they had crowbars in their hands, so this gotta be serious. Somethings going on" the tenant said. The Hillside Crossings Apartment resident says she even saw someone taking drastic measures to escape the fire.“There was a guy over top of me, that had an electrical scooter" said Lori. "And he was about to jump out of ...

Police ID man killed on Tesson Ferry while attempting to move dead deer

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:32:51 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. – A man was struck and killed early Monday morning in south St. Louis County after exiting his vehicle to move a deer that had been struck by another driver.It’s rutting season at the moment—the time of year when deer are active early in the morning, at daybreak and at dusk.According to the Lakeshire and St. Louis County police departments, a deer was struck between 5:30 a.m. and 6 a.m. along the southbound lanes of Tesson Ferry near Wolff Drive.A driver was struck after exiting his vehicle in the northbound lanes to move the deer.“Right now is the mating season for deer and a lot of other animals,” said Corporal Dallas Thompson, Missouri State Highway Patrol. “We are seeing a huge increase on deer strikes on our roadways, so we are seeing a lot of dead animal carcasses on the shoulders of the roadway, and sometimes they are out in the traffic lane.” When will Missouri see the first freeze of the season? Lakeshire Police Chief Tim Sullivan said the deceased m...

Woman’s remains identified in Aurora murder-suicide

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:32:51 GMT

The woman whose remains were found dismembered at the scene of an apparent murder-suicide at an Aurora apartment complex has been identified by the Arapahoe County Coroner’s Office.The coroner’s office identified the woman as 62-year-old Elena Vonfeldt, according to a news release. Her death was ruled a homicide.Vonfeldt was reported missing by her son on Wednesday after she did not show up for appointments following a 7 a.m. housekeeping job at the complex in the Tollgate Overlook neighborhood, according to Aurora police.When officers entered the apartment where Vonfeldt was scheduled to work, they heard a gunshot and found 30-year-old Dwayne Jones dead as a result of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. Jones was also identified by the Arapahoe County Coroner’s Office.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Eastbound Colfax reopens after seven-vehicle crash, five people injured Crime and Public Safety | One dead, 19-year-old in custody...

Colorado high school football rankings, Week 10: After putting Cherry Creek on the ropes, Arapahoe stands pat at No. 3

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:32:51 GMT

A look at this week’s Post Preps Top 10 for Class 5A, 4A and 3A.Class 5ATeamRecordPreviousLast week1. Cherry Creek9-01W (24-14 vs. No. 3 Arapahoe)Comment: For the first time this fall, Creek trailed entering a fourth quarter last Friday. Bruins’ 14-0 closing kick says it all. This week: at Grandview, 7 p.m. Friday.2. Columbine9-02W (48-0 vs. Lakewood)Comment: The biggest yet-to-be answered question: Is Columbine or Arapahoe the biggest threat to Creek’s 5A dominance? This week: vs. Chatfield, 7 p.m. Friday.3. Arapahoe7-23L (24-14 at No. 1 Cherry Creek)Comment: Warriors stay at No. 3 after putting Creek on the ropes. Can they avoid a letdown against a good Eaglecrest team? This week: vs. Eaglecrest, 7 p.m. Thursday.4. Ralston Valley7-25W (42-28 at Chatfield)Comment: Joe Montana to Jerry Rice. Patrick Mahomes to Travis Kelce. Logan Madden to Jackson Hansen. That’s the list. This week: at Arvada West, 7:30 p.m. Thursday.5. Mountain Vista8-16W (48-8 vs. Highlands Ranch...

With Michael Porter Jr.’s return from sprained ankle, Nuggets have full starting five back together in time for ring night vs. Lakers

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:32:51 GMT

Michael Porter Jr. didn’t even play in either game against Milwaukee in 2021-22, yet he still remembers the extra motivation he felt to beat the Bucks from the seat of his chair.“When we would play them, it’s a different feeling when you’re playing the NBA champs,” Porter recalled Monday, on the eve of Denver’s first official game as a defending champion. “You just know if you can beat them, you’re up there with the best teams. So guys are gonna come in here and want to beat us just to prove that they’re one of the best teams as well. … I think we’ve gotta embrace that and realize, ‘Man, even the teams that we don’t feel like are threats to us, they’re gonna come out and try to beat us.'”Then there’s the opening-night opponent — very much a threat to the Nuggets — that has half organically, half artificially generated extra bulletin board material this offseason, as if spoilin...

Major 405 Freeway expansion project coming to a close

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:32:51 GMT

One of the busiest roadways in Southern California will look a little different in December once a major improvement project is completed.The I-405 Improvement Project is expected to be completed on Dec. 1, and with it, two new regular lanes and new Express Lanes will open in Orange County.The project, which was overseen by the Orange County Transportation Authority, has been in the works since 2018.The project was born out of the notion that population, employment and housing would continue to bloom along the 16-mile segment of which the project spans, and OCTA expects that these improvements will have a major impact on traffic and travel times.Each side of the freeway between the 605 Freeway in Seal Beach and Euclid Street in Fountain Valley will have a new regular lane beginning Dec. 1. Additionally, Express Lanes will be opened between the 605 and Highway 73 in Orange County.Those lanes are tolled for solo drivers, free for vehicles with two occupants during non-peak hours, and ...