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Minnesota syphilis infections up sharply last year, according to state data

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:08:31 GMT

Syphilis cases in Minnesota rose 25% in 2022, reaching their highest level in years, according to new data from the Minnesota Department of Health.Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection spread through direct contact with a sore.Cases in the state rose to 1,832 last year, an increase of 375 compared with 2021. New cases were mostly among men, particularly among those who have sex with men, and they were primarily located in the Twin Cities metropolitan area, according to state health officials.The infection can also be passed during pregnancy to a fetus or baby. These congenital syphilis cases also increased last year, by 42%. Syphilis can cause miscarriages and stillbirths. In children born with syphilis, infections can lead to serious health complications such as deformed bones, severe anemia and brain or nerve problems.Health officials said the infections are detectable and easily treated with antibiotics, making this sharp increase in cases “especially troubling.”“One of th...

Deputies investigating church donation box burglary

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:08:31 GMT

AURIESVILLE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office is investigating a burglary at the Auriesville Shrine that happened on Sunday around 5 p.m. Deputies say the suspect pried open the donation box and took money inside. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Deputies are trying to identify the suspect using surveillance footage, however, the footage has low resolution. Anyone with any information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office at (518) 853-5500.

Judge to decide on A.G.'s gender-affirming care restrictions today

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:08:31 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY - A St. Louis County judge is expected to make a decision Monday on whether a rule restricting gender-affirming care for transgender kids and adults in Missouri can take effect.  The case is before Judge Ellen Ribaudo at the St. Louis County Courthouse. She is the judge we expect a ruling from Monday.Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey is pushing for the restrictions, but several plaintiffs have filed a lawsuit looking to stop the rules from being enforced.Bailey says the emergency order is a way to shield minors from what he describes as "experimental medical treatments," though puberty blockers and sex hormones have been prescribed for years. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily News SIGN UP NOW The lawsuit against the order claims that B...

Investigators identify remains found by morel mushroom hunter

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:08:31 GMT

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Mo. - Investigators in Jefferson County have identified the human remains found last week near Pevely by a morel mushroom hunter.Police said they belong to 64-year-old Joan Giudicy of Pevely. She had been missing since last December. Mike Shannon, longtime Cardinals radio broadcaster, dies at 83 Officers shared that her death remains suspicious, and the investigation is still active. FOX 2 will update this story with more information as it becomes available.

Forest Park hosts 19th annual golf tournament

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:08:31 GMT

ST. LOUIS - The Kwame Charitable Foundation is hosting its 19th annual golf tournament Monday.It's at the Norman K. Probstein Golf Course in Forest Park. The goal is to raise $105,000 to pay for scholarships for historically black colleges and universities. 3 teens, 1 adult killed in Highway 79 collision in Lincoln County Registration is open for foursomes and individual players. That begins at 9:00 a.m., with first tee at 10:30 a.m.Non-players can still show support by attending the cocktail reception at 3:00 p.m., and an auction at 4:00 p.m.

Visitation and funeral services for Salvatore Polizzi today

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:08:31 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Friends and family of Monsignor Salvatore Polizzi are saying goodbye to him this week. The priest whose efforts to organize and preserve The Hill neighborhood died last Monday.A visitation will be held Monday at St. Roch Church from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. 3 teens, 1 adult killed in Highway 79 collision in Lincoln County A second visitation and funeral mass will be celebrated Tuesday morning at 9:00 inside the Cathedral Basilica - followed by a burial at Calvary Cemetery.

How the Colorado Avalanche has historically fared in Game 7s

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:08:31 GMT

The Avalanche’s bid to defend the Stanley Cup came to an end Sunday with Colorado losing 2-1 to the Kraken at Ball Arena.This was the 13th time that the Avs have faced a Game 7 since the franchise moved to Denver in 1995. In those games, Colorado has gone 4-9, which includes a win over the New Jersey Devils to win the Stanley Cup in 2001. Here’s a look at those games:May 4, 1998: Oilers 4, Avalanche 0 — first round“Not even a 3-1 lead in a best-of-seven series with the Edmonton Oilers was enough for the Avalanche. … Hockey is a game of passion, and the Avs just didn’t have enough of it, Roy said.”June 4, 1999: Stars 4, Avalanche 1 — third round“In a game from which the winner advanced to the Stanley Cup Finals, the record also will show it was the Dallas Stars who prevailed, 4-1 over the Avs at rocking Reunion Arena. ‘Was the season a success? No, we didn’t win the Stanley Cup,’ said Avs captain Joe Sakic.”May 27, 2000: Stars 3, Avalanche 2 — third round“Not ...

Isaiah Padilla, Denver North aim for state tournament berth and more Denver Prep League baseball players to watch

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:08:31 GMT

Denver North walked through fire in non-league play, with the belief that adversity can help the Vikings earn a long-awaited state tournament berth next month.The Vikings were 2-7 in non-league this spring, but have turned it on in the Denver Prep League, where they are off to an 8-0 start after beating Denver East 6-4 on Saturday afternoon.If star senior first baseman Isaiah Padilla and his teammates have anything to say about it, the hot start in the Denver Prep League is foreshadowing greater things to come. Denver North’s goal is to make its first state tournament appearance since 1977, when the Vikings won the Class 3A title to pair with their 2A crown in 1953.“We were competitive in most non-league games, but there were a couple where we just didn’t show up,” 16th-year North head coach Ernesto Marquez said. “But it’s all for the better in the long run. Our two goals were set at the beginning of the year: league championship and state champio...

Editorial: We are not ready to give up on single-family zoning yet

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:08:31 GMT

Colorado lawmakers’ attempt to completely overhaul planning and zoning in almost every municipality across this state with a single piece of legislation was ambitious, drastic, and rushed.We can think of nothing this session that would have affected the lives of home-owning Coloradans more than the original proposal in The Land Use bill to eliminate single-family-only zoning across the state in favor of more density. And sadly, we are not convinced by the data that it would have made housing any more affordable for those who are still struggling to buy.Gov. Jared Polis, Rep. Iman Jodeh, Rep. Steven Woodrow, and Sen. Dominick Moreno are trying to end the housing crisis in one fell swoop with a change that is unlikely to ever come from city councils and county commissions.Turning Senate Bill 213 into a study of zoning changes is the right decision, and we hope the refined “upzoning” portion of the bill – a requirement that land near transit corridors be zoned to allow the construction...

Sale closed in Los Gatos: $1.9 million for a three-bedroom home

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:08:31 GMT

254 Howes Drive – Google Street ViewA house located in the 200 block of Howes Drive in Los Gatos has new owners. The 1,272-square-foot property, built in 1963, was sold on April 5, 2023. The $1,880,000 purchase price works out to $1,478 per square foot. The property features three bedrooms, two baths, a garage, and two parking spaces, as well as a pool in the backyard. The unit sits on a 6,000-square-foot lot.These nearby houses have also recently changed hands:In March 2023, a 1,461-square-foot home on Thomas Drive in Los Gatos sold for $2,500,000, a price per square foot of $1,711. The home has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.On Barbara Drive, Los Gatos, in March 2023, a 1,486-square-foot home was sold for $1,900,000, a price per square foot of $1,279. The home has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.A 1,742-square-foot home on the 5200 block of Union Avenue in San Jose sold in April 2023, for $1,550,000, a price per square foot of $890. The home has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.