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Lake Elmo: Teen charged with felony assault after weekend stabbing

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:31:35 GMT

A family argument over the weekend led a Lake Elmo teenager to stab a relative with a knife, puncturing the man’s lung and causing it to collapse and fill with fluid, according to charging documents filed Monday in Washington County District Court.The 17-year-old boy was charged Monday with first-degree felony assault in Washington County District Court. He was arrested Saturday afternoon after police were called to a house in the 10000 block of Third Street Place North around 3:15 p.m. When deputies arrived, they found the 33-year-old victim “bleeding from two stab wounds to his chest and upper back,” according to a news release from the Washington County Attorney’s Office.The victim identified the teen as his attacker and told deputies the two had gotten into an argument.At one point during the argument, the teen reportedly left the room and went to an upstairs bedroom. He returned with a knife and stabbed the victim in the chest and back. Deputies administered medical aid u...

Three ‘Sopranos’ stars will talk about the legendary series live at Mystic Lake in August

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:31:35 GMT

A trio of actors from HBO’s mobster smash “The Sopranos” will hit Mystic Lake Casino on Aug. 26 for an evening dubbed “In Conversation with ‘The Sopranos.’”Ticket prices start at $29 and go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday through Ticketmaster.The evening features cast members Michael Imperioli (Christopher Moltisanti), Steve Schirripa (Bobby Bacala) and Vincent Pastore (Salvatore Bonpensiero) on stage for 90 minutes sharing stories and memories with comedian Joey Kola. The show includes an audience Q&A session.“The Sopranos” ran on HBO from 1999 to 2007 and is now regarded as one of the greatest and most influential shows in television history. TV Guide ranked it the best TV series of all time in 2013 and Rolling Stone did the same in lists published in 2016 and 2022.All three actors have continued to work since the end of “The Sopranos,” with Imperioli recently earning raves for his work on the second season of HBO’s “The White Lotus.”Related ArticlesMovies &a...

Albany police looking for info on abandoned dog

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:31:35 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Albany Police Department is looking for information in regards to an abandoned dog. The dog was found tied to a tree on April 13. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The dog was found in the Albany Pine Bush Preserve near Old State Road and the City of Albany line. Police said the dog was without any food or water while temperatures were in the high 80s.The dog found in the Albany Pine Bush (photo courtesy: APD)Anyone with information about the dog can call investigators at (518) 462-7107. If no one answers, leave a message and someone will return your call.

NYS legislature passes third budget extender

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:31:35 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Both houses of the New York State legislature have passed a third state budget extender. The extender was then signed into action by Governor Kathy Hochul Monday evening. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The deadline for the state budget is now Thursday, April 20. The budget was originally due on April 1 before the first budget extender was signed. The second extender was passed on April 10.This new extender once again allows state workers to be paid before the New York State finalizes a budget. This funds the state through Thursday in an effort to give lawmakers enough time to finally pass a spending plan.

Illinois man sentenced for online teen sextortion scam

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:31:35 GMT

BENTON, Ill. - A man from rural Illinois was sentenced to 75 years in federal prison on Monday after being found guilty last fall of an online sextortion scheme that targeted underage girls.Prosecutors with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Illinois said Michael Ferris, 44, was convicted in November 2022 on 25 counts of extortion and cyberstalking, as well as the production, distribution, and possession of child pornography.According to court documents, Ferris made fake Facebook accounts posing as a teen girl. He would join Facebook communities for teenagers and sexual abuse victims. Ferris sent unwanted messages to girls by pretending to be a teen looking for a new friend.If the teens answered, Ferris tried to get them to send him a nude picture of themselves or answer personal questions. Ferris would use this information to coerce the girls to send him more sexually-explicit pictures, ask more questions, or perform on a video chat. Kim Gardner faces contemp...

One California city ranked among top 10 'most diverse' cities in America

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:31:35 GMT

Only one California city was ranked among the top 10 “most diverse" cities in America, according to a new report from WalletHub.The personal finance company compared 501 of the most populated cities in the U.S. across 13 diversity-based metrics, including race, occupation, language and age. No more than 10 cities from each state were considered for the study.Overall, Los Angeles was considered to be the tenth “most diverse” city in America. This California city is the ‘happiest’ place in America, study says California cities' overall position in the study15th: Long Beach19th: Oakland28th: Sacramento30th: Anaheim42nd: San Diego44th: San Jose67th: Fresno84th: Bakersfield135th: San FranciscoMany California cities dropped significantly in ranking compared to WalletHub’s 2019 most diverse cities rankings.In those rankings, Oakland and San Jose took the seventh and eighth positions, respectively. San Francisco took the 11th spot, San Diego took the 18th position, Los Angeles was ranked ...

Get High on Style: 9 Trendy 4/20 Gifts for Your Friends (or Yourself!)

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:31:35 GMT

The air is filled with the scent of herb, the sun is shining, and the city is buzzing with energy. It’s that time of year again – 4/20, the unofficial high holiday for cannabis enthusiasts all over the world. Whether you’re a seasoned smoker or just looking to join in on the festivities, there’s no better way to celebrate than by buying the perfect gift for you and your stoner friends.From the coolest accessories to the hottest smoking gear and the tastiest treats, the options are endless. So why settle for a boring present when you can surprise your friends with something that screams fun and sophistication?Let’s take a look at the top products for 4/20 and how to celebrate the day in style. Get ready to light up, and let’s dive in!Get Your Buzz On Celebrating 4/20 with Tasty TreatsLooking to elevate your 4/20 celebrations? These cannabis products will take your high to the next level. Why settle for a mediocre high when you can go all in with these pr...

Talent, Passion, and Perseverance: The Story of Nilangana Banerjee, a Rising Star in the Photography Industry

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:31:35 GMT

Nilangana Banerjee, widely known as Olive in her professional world, is an extraordinarily talented photographer & an art director, currently based in Los Angeles, California. She was born and raised in Mumbai, India, and went through varying societal limitations (like many youngsters) in India to pursue and build an extraordinary and internationally acclaimed academic career in the field of photography. However, her intense passion, perseverance and utmost dedication to achieve and excel in the field of photography could not be suppressed and thus pushed her in a much larger domain of photography, internationally.Growing up, Nilangana was encouraged to pursue in various artistic fields by her parents, such as music, painting & crafts etc., However, due to limited exposure and formal training available in these fields, only academic subjects were given priority in the Indian education system. Despite the lack of opportunities for art-based subjects, Nilangana discovered her ...

Timothee Chalamet’s strange fascination with Kylie Jenner and the ‘Kardashian curse’

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:31:35 GMT

So, it looks like Timothée Chalamet is the latest male celebrity to be sucked into the Kardashian family vortex, with reports saying that the Oscar nominee is dating Kylie Jenner.Entertainment Tonight and other outlets, citing anonymous “insider” sources, confirmed that the reedy 27-year-old heartthrob is dating the 25-year-old makeup mogul and reality TV star.Kylie Jenner attends the Heavenly Bodies: Fashion & The Catholic Imagination Costume Institute Gala at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 7, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images for Huffington Post) “They are keeping things casual at this point,” a source told Entertainment Tonight. “It’s not serious, but Kylie is enjoying hanging out with Timothée and seeing where it goes. It’s been really fun for her because it feels a lot different than her past relationships. It’s new and exciting for Kylie and she’s having a lot of fun.”Maybe it’s “new and exc...

Stanford University employee arraigned on charges of lying about rapes that shook campus

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:31:35 GMT

A Stanford University employee was arraigned Monday on charges that she repeatedly lied about being viciously raped as part of a revenge plot against a co-worker — fabricated claims that sparked widespread panic about a sexual predator stalking women across the campus.Jennifer Ann Gries, of Santa Clara, appeared solemn and did not speak Monday while making her first appearance in court on two felony counts of perjury and two misdemeanor counts of making a false crime report. She was ordered to return to enter a plea on June 21; in the meantime, she allowed to remain free on supervised release.Prosecutors say Gries, who works for housing services at the university, lied about being raped to in a vendetta against a co-worker, whom she felt had romantically spurned her.The first report came on Aug. 9, when Gries claimed she was in a parking lot near the Munger Residence Hall when an unknown man grabbed her, took her into a bathroom and raped her. She made the report at Valley Med...