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Minnesota adds 7,000 jobs in October; unemployment at 3.2%

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:58:18 GMT

Minnesota gained 7,000 jobs last month, outpacing national job growth, and the state’s unemployment rate ticked up one-tenth of a percentage point to 3.2%, the state Department of Employment and Economic Development said Thursday.The state unemployment rate is lower than the national rate of 3.9% and the state labor force was essentially flat in October, dipping by 84 people, the first monthly decline in eight months.The labor force participation rate held steady for the fourth month at 68.5%. This measures the amount of people working or actively seeking work as compared with the overall adult population, and is used to calculate the benchmark unemployment rate. So the unemployment rate can rise even when more people find work if more people enter the labor force.DEED also announced that October was the first month when the seasonally adjusted jobs estimate surpassed 3 million, at 3,001,300. Minnesota has added jobs nine out of the last 12 months.“There are many opportunities for j...

Lark Street improvements make headway 

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:58:18 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) – The rebirth of Lark Street made some headway on Thursday when crews started work on the final paving operations. Lane shifts and intersection closures are expected to occur between Washington Avenue and Madison Avenue until Friday, expect delays and find alternate routes if possible. The project includes a new street surface, sidewalks, trees, ADA-compliant ramps and street striping.  Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! “It feels great. It’s definitely caused somewhat of a hassle for the residents around here, but it’s just been great to see the improvements overall,” said local resident Amanda Keays. She’s excited about the project and looks forward to the improvements that will benefit people with disabilities.“Ultimately, it’s going to be very helpful but I mean you know I’m thankfully able-bodied and it was tough for me to get around, so I’m sure you know those with disabilities took the toll t...

NYSP: Rensselaer man arrested on child porn charges

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:58:18 GMT

RENSSELAER, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- State Police arrested Sean M. Hood, 49, of Rensselaer, on Thursday. Hood is accused of having and promoting images depicting child sexual exploitation. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Hood was taken into custody following the execution of a search warrant at his home. He was charged with promoting a sexual performance by a child and possessing a sexual performance by a child.Hood was arraigned at the East Greenbush Town Court. He was remanded to the Rensselaer County Correctional Facility in lieu of $10,000 cash or a $100,000 bond.

Rensselaer man convicted of killing transgender woman

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:58:18 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A jury has found a Rensselaer man guilty in a 2022 homicide in the city of Albany. Iaeir Robinson was found guilty of murder in the second degree. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Jury returned the verdict after deliberating for several hours. Robinson was convicted of killing Ahsid Hemingway-Powell, 30, in May 2022 in her Albany apartment. Hemingway-Powell, a transgender woman, was remembered by those who knew her as a passionate person who had a smile that could light up any room.Sentencing is set for January 19.

East Capitol Park Christmas Tree arrives in Albany

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:58:18 GMT

BALLSTON LAKE, NY (NEWS10) — Another tree, another Saratoga County neighborhood. The East Capitol Park tree, neighboring the Empire State Plaza Christmas tree, was cut down and hoisted up in Albany on Thursday. Capitol Christmas Tree arrives at Empire State Plaza Construction crews sawed the tree at the stump, and lifted it onto a flatbed Thursday morning. With a Christmas like name straight out of a Hallmark movie, homeowner Angel Serio said that the 15 year old tree had gotten too big. “Like every Christmas, we would decorate it. But the past couple Christmases, the tree has gotten so big that it's been difficult to decorate."Angel's husband  Vito was elated to get the call from New York state to tell him that the tree was chosen. He said, “I got the phone call on Saturday and I was very surprised and thrilled that they were going to come by and consider our tree for the Capitol Christmas tree.” Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inb...

Four St. Louis men charged over fake checks in vehicle sale scheme

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:58:18 GMT

EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. - Four St. Louis men face felony charges in connection with a vehicle sale scheme through which they allegedly used fake cashier’s checks to buy vehicles from private sellers online and resold the vehicles for profit.An 11-count federal indictment charges Alen Saric, 35, Valentino Colic, 32, Emad Hasanbegovic, 33, and Almir Palic, 24. All four are accused of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and aggravated identity theft. Colic and Saric are also charged with interstate transportation of stolen goods for allegedly transferring the vehicles from Illinois to Missouri. St. Louis police warn of surge in carjackings and break-ins According to court documents, the four men participated in a scheme to defraud people attempting to sell their vehicles on Facebook and Craigslist from 2018 until August 2023. They reportedly used fake cashier's checks to acquire the vehicles. Once the men possessed a vehicle, they would then resell the vehicle to another person for cash be...

Steinberg Skating Rink opens for new season this weekend

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:58:18 GMT

ST. LOUIS - While it may not feel too much like ice skating weather yet, winter is right around the corner, and Steinberg Skating Rink at Forest Park is set to open this weekend. Crews spent Thursday working on some last-minute preparations. The outdoor rink opens this Friday, Nov. 17, and it will stay open through early March.A long-time tradition for many in the area, Steinberg has dealt with challenges in preparing for this season, like fluctuating temperatures. Thankfully, they have decades of experience and proper training to tackle seasonably warm temperatures. Ex-St. Louis postal worker admits to depositing checks from stolen mail Steinberg Ice Skating is a staple for many this time of year, especially for Charlie S., who comes here more than once during the season. He says his favorite thing to do at Steinberg is to skate fast. "With Steinberg being the Midwest’s largest outdoor ice skating rink, how could you not skate fast," he said. Hours at the rink vary throughout the...

Sullivan Farms Christmas Trees gears up high demand

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:58:18 GMT

BALLWIN, Mo. - We're one week away from Thanksgiving, but it's almost time for families to start picking out their perfect Christmas trees. At Sullivan Farms Christmas Trees in Ballwin, organizers have been working all afternoon to prepare for their grand opening on Saturday. “We’ve got a lot of trees already here. We've got two more truckloads coming. One’s coming today, and we’ll be ready to go on Saturday,” said Lynn Sullivan, the owner of Sullivan Farms Christmas Trees.  St. Louis police warn of surge in carjackings and break-ins Sullivan says they’ll have plenty of trees, with new truck loads continuing to come over the next few weeks, but some sizes are harder to get than others. “Eight to nine are hard to get. That’s probably the hardest size. Eight to nine,” he said. “If you’re wanting a tall tree, 12-to-20-foot tree, you need to come early. Like at least the first week.” With the cost of the trees from farmers, as well as the increased cost to get them here, the price tag...

Colorado sergeant who OKed use of force against Christian Glass sentenced to probation

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:58:18 GMT

A former Clear Creek County sheriff’s sergeant will not serve any jail time for his role in the killing of 22-year-old Christian Glass, a Boulder man who was shot by police after he called 911 for help while stuck on the side of the road and experiencing a mental health crisis.Kyle Gould, 37, pleaded guilty to failing to intervene in the excessive use of force by another officer in Clear Creek district court on Wednesday.He was sentenced to two years of probation and a $1,000 fine for the misdemeanor charge. Gould must withdraw his Colorado Peace Officer Standards and Training certification and is barred from ever working as a law enforcement officer or security personnel under the plea deal.Gould was initially charged with criminally negligent homicide and reckless endangerment after he and former Clear Creek Sheriff’s Deputy Andrew Buen were indicted by a grand jury in November 2022.Buen pleaded not guilty to second-degree murder, reckless endangerment and official misconduct on N...

Serena Williams and Ruby Bridges to be inducted into National Women’s Hall of Fame

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:58:18 GMT

By CAROLYN THOMPSON (Associated Press)Serena Williams and Ruby Bridges will be inducted into the National Women’s Hall of Fame next year, the hall announced Thursday, adding the tennis great and civil rights icon to a previously announced list of women to be honored during Women’s History Month in March. “The 2024 inductee class has broken barriers, challenged the status quo, and left an impact on history,” the Hall of Fame said in its announcement.Eight other honorees were announced in the spring. Williams and Bridges became available after the date and location of the ceremony were changed, a spokesman said. Williams, 42, is a 23-time Grand Slam tennis champion who holds the record for the longest player ranked No. 1. She retired from tennis last year and earlier this month became the first athlete to win the Fashion Icon award from the Council of Fashion Designers of America. Bridges, 69, was a 6-year-old first-grader when she became one of the first Blac...