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Concert review: 50 Cent turns back the clock at Xcel Energy Center

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:48:49 GMT

More than a few eyebrows raised back in May when 50 Cent announced a world tour dubbed The Final Lap, which filled St. Paul’s Xcel Energy Center Friday.While the man born Curtis James Jackson III hasn’t confirmed it’s his farewell tour, many wondered if it wasn’t more of a hello tour. His 2003 debut album “Get Rich or Die Tryin’” and its monster single “In da Club” made 50 an instant star. But 50 turned out to be a star that burned hot and fast. His scored his final major hit with 2007’s “Ayo Technology,” which showed up midway through his set, and hasn’t released a new album since 2014’s flop “Animal Ambition.”As his musical career faded, 50’s business instincts kicked in and it turns out he’s pretty good at the whole entrepreneur thing. He’s made millions through a series of endorsements and collaborations in film, apparel, liquor, technology and publishing. His highest-profile project, the Starz crime drama “Power”...

High school football roundup: Eagan scores first win over Rosemount since 2011

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:48:49 GMT

Eagan 17, Rosemount 6: Eagan quarterback Carson Schwamb ran in a pair of touchdowns — including the game-clincher in the fourth quarter — as the Wildcats (2-1) beat their district rival for the first time since 2011.Maki Whelan ran in a five-yard touchdown in the third quarter to notch the lone score for Rosemount (1-2).Central 14, Minneapolis Washburn 0: Lavontae Cox ran in two scores — one from 18 yards out, the other from 14 — as Central (2-1) got back on track with a victory.The Minutemen held Minneapolis Washburn to just 164 yards of offense.Stillwater 28, East Ridge 20: After surrendering three passing touchdowns to Tanner Zolnosky in the first half, Stillwater’s defense hunkered down and held the Raptors (1-2) scoreless in the second half to pave the way for a comeback victory.Nick Kinsey threw three touchdown passes for Stillwater (2-1), while Tanner Schmidt hauled in two scoring grabs.St. Agnes 35, Breck 7: Landen Mickelson tallied four total t...

High school football: Savion Hart’s scoring bursts key St. Thomas Academy over Cretin-Derhman Hall

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:48:49 GMT

Sometimes, things just seem easy. That was certainly the case for St. Thomas Academy on Friday night in Eagan.The Cadets rolled to a big early lead against longtime rival Cretin-Derham Hall and held on in the second half for a 35-17 win in front of a big crowd at TCO Stadium.Playing about a mile from their Mendota Heights campus, the Cadets looked right at home. Senior running back Savion Hart did it all for St. Thomas Academy (2-1), rushing for a pair of first-half touchdowns and adding another one through the air moments before halftime.It was a nice reward for the do-it-all senior back who is garnering interest from a number of Division I schools.“He’s probably the best running back in the state, and we ask him to block and receive the ball and do a little kick return, and he accepts his role,” said Cadets head coach Travis Walch. “He’s been a great teammate is what I have been most impressed with.”Cretin-Derham Hall (1-2) received the opening kickoff and marched 63 yards in 21 p...

High school football: Forest Lake turns defense into offense in win over Mounds View

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:48:49 GMT

Though only a sophomore, Forest Lake defensive lineman Howie Johnson is already in his second season as a starter.And over that time, he’s hard-pressed to think of a game that’s gone better than Friday night’s 24-8 victory over Mounds View.Johnson had two-and-a-half sacks and blocked a punt that set up one of his team’s three first-half touchdowns as the Rangers came out on top before a home crowd in a clash of two teams ranked in the top 10 in the state in Class 6A.“Honestly, in my entire football career, this had to be my best game,” said a smiling Johnson, whose team — ranked No. 10 in this week’s Associated Press state poll — improved to 2-1.“It feels really good.”The defensive and special teams success helped set the Forest Lake offense up with short fields in the first half, and senior running back Leyton Patzer and the offense took advantage.In fact, it took the Rangers only three plays to score their three touchdowns and take a 21-0 halftime lead. The first of th...

United Auto Workers strike begins

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:48:49 GMT

CAPITAL REGION, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Thousands of auto workers walked off the job today at three targeted factories after their union leaders couldn't reach a deal with automakers. NEWS10 breaks down what this means for us here at home. DocGo CEO resigns In what some are calling a historic move, 13,000 United Auto Workers have gone on strike since Thursday night. We've talked to dealers in the capital region about what we can expect in the next weeks.“This is a new car issue. The parts right now, the part plants have not shut down yet. From what we understand. But we don't know what the UAW is going to do next. They're kind of saying they're going to do a move around and close down different places at different times,” said Vice President at Mangino Chevrolet, Mike Coffey.The president of the UAW says the targeted strikes will give the union leverage in contract talks and keep the auto companies guessing about its next move. It could also make the union’s strike fund last much lon...

Cardinals secure cruel fate: First losing record since 2007

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:48:49 GMT

ST. LOUIS - For the first time since 2007 and just the second time in the 21st century, the St. Louis Cardinals will officially finish a full season with a losing record. The Cardinals dropped their 82nd game of the season, falling in dramatic fashion: A bases-loaded strikeout, down one run with two outs in the ninth inning. Philadelphia Phillies 5, St. Louis Cardinals 4. And with that, the Cardinals will finish with more losses than wins in their 162-game slate. Cardinals announce Wainwright farewell plans, including concert and ceremony The 2023 season, compounded by untimely injuries and inconsistencies, has resulted in many unprecedented stretches of losses. All told,The Cardinals suffered their worst losing steak of the season (eight games) from late-April to early May, capping a brutal stretch of two wins in 15 games.The Cardinals were unable to win their first series opener of the season until their 12th series of the season (May 8 against the Chicago Cubs)The Cardinals ha...

You Paid For It: Veteran's home ruined by water main break, city denies responsibility

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:48:49 GMT

ST. LOUIS - The You Paid For It team comes to the aid of a U.S. Marine Corps. veteran in North St. Louis whose house was flooded by a water main break.Cornelius Higgins' basement is ruined after a recent water main break, yet the city issued a statement saying, "After an investigation into Mr. Higgins claim, investigators determined the City is not responsible for the damages and provided Mr. Higgins with that information."Higgins says it’s just not fair. His basement was finished, but that was before two feet of sewage flooded it in June. The water main break somehow damaged MSD’s line. Higgins can’t believe it. UAW strike: Ford lays off 600 in Michigan, picketing continues in Wentzville ”The situation now is, after the water damage, no one wants to take responsibility for it," he said. "The water department denied me. The sewer department gave me a number to call, but nobody ever answered. I've been calling every day for going on three months now and still haven’t heard anything...

NASA's gateway program leaders inspire Eureka students to reach for the stars

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:48:49 GMT

EUREKA, Mo. - Members of NASA's Gateway Space Station Program have returned home to St. Louis. As they're planning missions, they're also hoping to inspire some high school students. Program leaders paid a visit to Eureka High School on Friday and highlighted the importance of STEM education in their careers. "The kids here are telling [us about] experiments they're doing in biomedical and physics. That's awesome," said Sean Fuller, international partner of the NASA Getaway Program. "That's exactly what we're looking for. That's going to help us advance, not only in our commercial world, but also people further out. Getting them further out. Who knows, maybe one of them will be the first boot prints on Mars one day." UAW strike: Ford lays off 600 in Michigan, picketing continues in Wentzville If Fuller seems excited to talk about an out-of-this world experience, it's because it's a special day in the Gateway City.On Friday, at his hometown high school, he's brought his team leade...

Justin Dodge, police sergeant injured during Nuggets parade, sets tone for Parker football rivalry as Legend rolls Ponderosa

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:48:49 GMT

PARKER — As the national anthem played, Justin Dodge and his son Brody stood on the Legend sideline with their arms wrapped around each other. While the Titans fullback held up his dad, tears welled in the eyes of both tough guys.Dodge, a Denver Police Department SWAT sergeant, was seriously hurt during the Nuggets’ championship parade on June 15 when a fire truck rolled up on his left leg as he tried to protect fans who had moved onto the street. His leg was amputated below the knee a few weeks later, and he’s coming off his seventh surgery to address lingering issues from the injury.But Dodge isn’t dwelling on that — he’s looking forward. On Friday at EchoPark Stadium, he led Legend out onto the field in a wheelchair for the Titans’ crosstown rivalry showdown against Ponderosa, moments before standing and soaking in the anthem with his son.“I told (Brody) to make sure to help me stand up, and to basically hold me so I didn’t fall,” D...

Rockies take no-hitter into ninth, rally for wild win over Giants

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:48:49 GMT

The Rockies nearly pitched a group-effort no-hitter at Coors Field Friday night.Then nearly lost the game.Then they proceeded to post a wild, 3-2 victory over the Giants on Elehuris Montero’s two-run single in the ninth off closer Camilo Doval. Charlie Blackmon led off the inning with a double, then Nolan Jones drew a one-out walk.Montero, who’s been sizzling at the plate, drove the ball into left field, scoring Blackmon. Jones raced into score when the throw by left fielder Mike Yastrzemski bounced away from catcher Patrick Bailey as Blackmon slid home.Colorado veteran right-hander Chase Anderson pitched seven innings of hitless baseball before he was lifted. Anderson’s interesting adventure included giving up one run, striking out seven and walking five. He threw 101 pitches but only 53 for strikes.Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Chase Anderson works against the San Francisco Giants during the first inning of a baseball game Friday, Sept. 15, 2023, in Denver. (...