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Five questions Wild must answer this offseason

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:54:20 GMT

Wild general manager Bill Guerin has his work cut out for him this offseason. He decided to be a buyer at the trade deadline this season, and appeared to build a Stanley Cup contender, until this version of the Wild proved to be no different than the rest.After going up 2-1 in the first-round playoff series, the Wild lost back-to-back-to-back games to the Dallas Stars en route to yet another early playoff exit.This is a far too familiar happening in Minnesota. The franchise hasn’t advanced past the first round since 2015.It will be interesting to see how Guerin chooses to navigate the coming months. Will he run it back with the same core and simply hope for a different result next season? Will he opt for wholesale changes to the latest group that can’t seem to get over the hump?Here are five questions the Wild must answer this offseason:Will there be any coaching changes?Though it seems like head coach Dean Evason is probably safe this offseason, some of his assistant co...

Business People: MPR’s Angela Davis wins Gracie Award for news program

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:54:20 GMT

OF NOTEAngela DavisSt. Paul-based Minnesota Public Radio announced that talk show MPR News with Angela Davis, has received an Alliance for Women in Media Foundation Gracie Award in the category of radio talk show, non-commercial local. The honor recognizes the October 2022 program “Your Vote: Abortion is top of mind for many voters.”ARCHITECTURE/ENGINEERINGThe American Council of Engineering Companies announced National Recognition Awards to Meyer Borgman Johnson, Minneapolis, for The Dayton’s Project in Minneapolis, and Braun Intertec, Bloomington, for the Arbor Lakes Corporate Center, Maple Grove. … Minneapolis-based architecture firm Davis announced it has received an HREI Insights Award for its design of the 610 Medical building in Brooklyn Park.FINANCIAL SERVICESCentral Minnesota Development Co., an Andover-based small-business lender, announced that Tim Walker, an 11-year board member, has been named CEO and president, succeeding Mike Mulrooney, who has retired as after ...

Strand Theatre hosting Mother's Day matinee concert

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:54:20 GMT

HUDSON FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Strand Theatre in Hudson Falls is holding a concert on May 14 to celebrate Mother's Day. The show will begin at 3 p.m. and will feature The Cooper’s Cave Composers’ Consortium. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Considered a newly-minted group, The Cooper’s Cave Composers’ Consortium is made up of several musicians from very different musical backgrounds, all at different points in their respective artistic careers. The Consortium was created with the goals of providing opportunities for composers to have their original works performed in the 518 area, expanding the local audience for new music, and inspiring the next generation of composers. Official poster for the Mother's Day concert Colorado quadruplets set to graduate together Tickets for this event are $15 general admission, or $10 for seniors and students. Tickets are available at the Strand Box Office, cash or check only. For mor...

Harris preps for her biggest task yet: Biden 2024 

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:54:20 GMT

The White House is preparing for the massive role Kamala Harris will have to play in the 2024 campaign.Harris has taken multiple hits as vice president, and her political stock has plummeted following criticism on multiple fronts. Yet she remains a key player in Biden world, with even more importance in a reelection campaign where the 80-year-old president's age will be a key issue with voters.Now the White House is focused on building Harris up as it prepares for what could be a rematch next year with former President Trump.“There is an effort to re-launch her. I think with the age thing, the VP becomes more important, and it’s not necessarily to improve her, but to make her higher profile,” said a former Democratic campaign official.Speaking about the Biden team’s prior work to diminish Harris’s profile, the Democrat added, “I don’t think there are any regrets.”Harris was featured frequently in Biden’s reelection launch video this week. She and second gentleman Doug Emhoff ap...

Skier killed in avalanche near Breckenridge

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:54:20 GMT

A skier was killed in an avalanche near Breckenridge Saturday, according to the Colorado Avalanche Information Center.The solo skier was caught, buried and killed in a “small but long-running” avalanche Saturday on Bald Mountain near Breckenridge, according to the center.The avalanche happened at an elevation of about 13,000 feet, according to the avalanche center, which said it would publish more details about the incident after visiting the site on Sunday.  The skier’s identity has not been publicly released.The skier is the 11th person to be killed in avalanches in Colorado this ski season, according to the center. Another 16 people were caught in avalanches but survived.Related ArticlesColorado News | Colorado avalanche deaths rise to 9 after deadly weekend in high backcountry Colorado News | Skier killed in Colorado avalanche was taking advanced avalanche safety course when he died Colorado News | 2 skiers killed in l...

Swarm of earthquakes rattle Southern California desert 

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:54:20 GMT

A series of earthquakes measuring over four in magnitude rattled Southern California’s Imperial Valley late Early Sunday morning , sending shockwaves that could be felt for many miles. A 4.5 magnitude quake struck at 12:09 a.m and was centered approximately 4 miles west-southwest of Niland and just east of the Salton Sea, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. It had a depth of just over 4 miles and was followed by several other quakes of roughly the same magnitude. California Earthquake Map & News A 4.5 magnitude earthquake rattled Southern California’s Imperial Valley late Saturday evening, sending shockwaves that could be felt for many miles. (USGS)A USGS intensity map shows the quake was felt in Palm Desert, Indio, El Centro, and Mexicali, directly across the U.S. border with Mexico.There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries.

Authorities looking to identify Westlake Village theft suspect 

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:54:20 GMT

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is seeking the public’s help in finding and identifying a suspect in a theft in Westlake Village. According to a release from LASD, the suspect stole multiple items from the Target store in Westlake Village and exited through a set of emergency exit doors. A witness saw the suspect enter a Dodge minivan with the California license plate 7KGV479. A witness saw the suspect enter a Dodge minivan with the California license plate 7KGV479. (LASD)Anyone with information is urged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s Malibu-Lost Hills Station. Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. 

The 2023 Kia Niro SX Touring Hybrid SUV

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:54:20 GMT

The Bottom Line: What is a Niro? A Niro is a small SUV built in the Hwasung automotive assembly plant in Korea, and sold worldwide by Kia. It is a subcompact, 5 door, 5 passenger, front wheel drive, crossover, sport utility vehicle.Kia’s Niro line of small crossover SUV’s has been redesigned for 2023, and includes a gas engine model, a hybrid model and an all electric EV electric vehicle. Take your pick. With the Kia Niro you get to choose what drive train will work best for your independent lifestyle. You can go with gasoline, hybrid, or all electric.The Hybrid Niro has a 1.6L liter 4 cylinder gas engine paired with a 6 speed dual clutch automatic transmission, and a 32 kW electric motor. Together the Niro Hybrid drive line sends 139 horsepower and 195 lb-ft of torque to the front wheels, and is offered exclusively with FWD front wheel drive.The 2023 Kia Niro hybrid starts at $26,590 for the base LX trim. The popular EX Touring model is $31,490 and the top of the line S...

Man leads Santa Rosa police on vehicle pursuit in stolen Jeep

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:54:20 GMT

SANTA ROSA, Calif. (KRON) – A man led Santa Rosa police on a vehicle pursuit in a stolen car on Saturday, according to the Santa Rosa Police Department.At around 5:30 p.m., officers observed a black Jeep SUV driving in the area of Cleveland Avenue and Bicentennial Way and recognized the car as possibly stolen. The officers checked the license plate and confirmed the Jeep was reported as stolen, police said. A’s fans protest at Coliseum in first game since Vegas announcement The officers waiting to activate their emergency lighting until additional patrol units arrived. A traffic stop near Chanate Road was attempted, however the Jeep accelerated and a vehicle pursuit ensued, SRPD said.The suspect drove through the Rincon Ridge Drive neighborhood and as he rounded a corner, a female passenger jumped out of the vehicle. The female immediately surrendered to police and stated she pleaded with the driver to stop the car and let her go, police said. KRON On is streaming news live now.em...

Meet Santa Clara County's first LGBTQ Asian female fire chief

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:54:20 GMT

(KRON) -- Suwanna Kerdkaew joins KRON4 Anchor Stephanie Lin to discuss her new role as fire chief.Kerdkaew has proudly served the Santa Clara County Fire Department since 2002. As Fire Chief, she is the Santa Clara County Fire Marshal and serves as the CAL OES Operational Area Fire and Rescue Coordinator, responsible for all fire mutual aid in Santa Clara County.