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Storm risk decreasing overnight, but some rain still possible

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:02:18 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A cold front returning to the area overnight will spark scattered showers and thunderstorms, although the latest threat of severe, damaging storms has dropped. NEW BLOG: La Niña has ended — Here’s what’s next and when El Niño could begin The same cold front that brought a brief respite from the heat and humidity Wednesday evening returns overnight, bringing cooler weather on Friday. The front will trigger scattered showers and a few thunderstorms.Rainfall amounts overall may remain light, unless a few strong storms were to develop in which case localized amounts over 1 inch of rain are possible.Forecast rainfall amountsCooler weather blows in briefly Friday behind the front with high temperatures dropping to the 60s. A temperature roller coaster ride continues thereafter with very warm conditions Saturday, then a more extended period of cool spring weather beginning Sunday. BLOG: Spring forecast: Will our wet season fix the drought? Don't forget to set your cloc...

Learn which blood type puts you at higher or lower risk for early stroke

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:02:18 GMT

TEXAS (KIAH) - In Texas, the stroke death rate for ages 35 and up is 78 per 100,000, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. And now, researchers may have found that your blood type may affect your risk of early stroke. The University of Maryland concluded those with type A blood are 12% more likely to have a stroke when they are under the age of 60 than other blood types.“The number of people with early strokes is rising. These people are more likely to die from the life-threatening event, and survivors potentially face decades with disability. Despite this, there is little research on the causes of early strokes,” said study co-principal investigator Steven J. Kittner, MD, MPH, Professor of Neurology at UMSOM.Researchers also discovered that those with type O blood were at a 12 percent lower risk of having an early stroke.According to a press release, the Maryland team conducted the study by performing a meta-analysis of 48 studies on genetics and i...

Class 2A state boys hockey quarterfinal: John Stout lifts Minnetonka past Hill-Murray in OT

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:02:18 GMT

It’s been five seasons since the Minnetonka Skippers were last at the state tournament.They won the Class 2A title that year. And Thursday night, junior John Stout made sure this year’s squad kept their chances to repeat that feat alive.Stout scored the winning goal on a long shot with 39.4 left in overtime as top-seeded Minnetonka held off unseeded Hill-Murray 4-3 in a Class 2A state quarterfinal matchup at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul.The Skippers (27-2-0) advance to a semifinal matchup against the winner of Thursday night’s late quarterfinal between No. 4 seed Andover and No. 5 seed Lakeville South.The Pioneers (14-14-1) will play in the consolation semifinals at noon at 3M Arena at Mariucci in Minneapolis against the Andover/Lakeville South loser.Hill-Murray was back at state for the fourth straight season, but the Pioneers were only the No. 3 seed in the Section 4-2A playoffs and had lost to the Skippers 5-0 when the two teams met in the regular season on Jan. 5.Nevertheless,...

Shooting outside Cub Foods in Fridley leaves one dead

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:02:18 GMT

A shooting outside a grocery store in Fridley on Thursday morning left one man dead, police say.Officers were dispatched shortly after 11 a.m. to the Cub Foods at Interstate 694 and University Avenue, where they found a wounded man in the parking lot, according to a news release issued by the Anoka County Sheriff’s Office.Bystanders, law enforcement and paramedics provided first aid to the man before he was taken by ambulance to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead, the news release said.The sheriff’s office and the Fridley Police Department are investigating the shooting with the Hennepin County Medical Examiner’s Office.No further information was immediately available.Related ArticlesCrime & Public Safety | MN GOP lawmakers push for higher fentanyl penalties, new offense for carjacking as part of public safety proposal Crime & Public Safety | Another Stillwater prison worker assaulted, 3rd incident in week Crime &...

Daisy, matriarch of Como Zoo giraffe herd, euthanized at 23

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:02:18 GMT

Como Zoo’s oldest giraffe died Thursday at 23, officials said.Daisy, a Como resident for two decades and the matriarch of the zoo’s giraffe herd, had long suffered from degenerative arthritis, and veterinary staffers made the decision to euthanize her “after exhaustive discussions,” according to a news release issued by Como Park Zoo and Conservatory.Daisy came to Como as a 3-year-old in 2002 from the San Diego Wild Animal Park as part of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ Species Survival Plan Program, which facilitates transfers of breeding animals among accredited facilities to support population and biodiversity objectives, its website says.Daisy gave birth to eight calves over the course of her life, many of which now live at AZA-accredited zoos across the country, the Como news release said.“Daisy was a strong, beautiful matriarch — quick to judge and slow to accept her human coworkers” Senior Zookeeper Jill Erzar said in the release. “S...

Weekend snowfall could earn this winter a spot among the Twin Cities’ 10 snowiest

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:02:18 GMT

This winter is shaping up to be among the snowiest on record in the Twin Cities.Although it’s only March, the flakes that fall between now and Sunday could earn the winter of 2022-23 a coveted spot among the metro’s top 10 snowfall seasons since 1875.The Twin Cities can expect to see another 1-3 inches of snow on the ground by Friday morning, and a second round of precipitation expected to arrive Saturday will likely bring at least a couple more, said Eric Ahasic, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Chanhassen.A winter weather advisory was in effect for most of Minnesota south of Interstate 94 — including the Twin Cities — until 6 a.m. Friday, while the southeastern corner of the state was under a winter storm warning.When the snow began falling on Thursday morning, Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport had already logged 75.3 inches since our first dusting in October. That left us a mere 3.1 inches from breaking into the top 10, edging ...

Pedestrian killed, motorcyclist injured in Englewood crash

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:02:18 GMT

A pedestrian was hit and killed by a motorcycle in Englewood on Thursday, and the motorcyclist has been taken to a hospital with serious injuries.Accident alert: A pedestrian was struck and killed by a motorcyclist near the intersection of Hampden Ave. & S. Federal Blvd. Motorcyclist was transported to the hospital with serious injuries. SB lanes are closed from 3500 S. Federal Blvd to 3700 S. Federal Blvd. pic.twitter.com/iLzaxqV3nC— Sheridan Police Dept (@SheridanPolice) March 10, 2023The crash happened near West Hampden Avenue and South Federal Boulevard, the Englewood Police Department said in a 7:09 p.m. Thursday tweet.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Man killed in rollover crash with on-duty Aurora police officer Crime and Public Safety | Off-duty Denver police officer hits, kills man walking on road Crime and Public Safety | I-70 westbound reopened after fatal auto-pedestrian crash Crime and Public Safety | ...

Avalanche watches posted for Colorado mountain areas, including Holy Cross Wilderness

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:02:18 GMT

Avalanche conditions are heightened in several mountain areas in Colorado and multiple watches have been posted by the Colorado Avalanche Information Center.#CAICcmountains An Avalanche Watch is in effect for the Elk Mountains, Sawatch Range, and Holy Cross Wilderness. Very dangerous avalanche conditions develop by midday Saturday through Sunday. Natural and human-triggered avalanches are very likely. https://t.co/E7yJWqyZwj pic.twitter.com/sqAf7ZZfYe— CAIC:Statewide Info (@COAvalancheInfo) March 9, 2023“Very dangerous avalanche conditions” are expected to develop by midday Saturday, according to the CAIC. “Natural and human-triggered avalanches are very likely.”Avalanche watches are in effect for the Elk Mountains, Sawatch Range and the Holy Cross Wilderness, the CAIC said.An avalanche watch this weekend is also in effect for the Park Range to Rabbit Ears Pass where “very dangerous avalanche conditions” are expected to develop by midday Sat...

Man arrested for allegedly drugging, sexually assaulting woman in West Hollywood

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:02:18 GMT

Los Angeles County detectives are urging those who attend clubs to be extra vigilant about their surroundings and what they drink after a woman was allegedly drugged and sexually assaulted in West Hollywood. Kent Okukporo, 42, is accused of spiking a woman’s drink before dragging her out of The Abbey Food & Bar in West Hollywood to his car on February 25. The victim was able to get away and call 911. Okukporo returned to The Abbey the following day where security staff recognized him and called deputies to arrest him, authorities said. Kent Okukporo (Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department)When asked how unusual it is for suspects to return to the scene of alleged assaults so soon, West Hollywood Sheriff’s Department Captain Bill Moulder said he was not surprised. “I don’t know how unusual that is, but I can say it seems brazen,” Moulder said at a press conference on Thursday. Community members are keeping their guard up and taking extra precautions to m...

Pilot injured when small aircraft overturns at Van Nuys Airport 

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:02:18 GMT

A small aircraft overturned at Van Nuys Airport on Thursday afternoon. March 9, 2023. (KTLA)A 28-year-old pilot was injured after her plane flipped upside down at Van Nuys Airport on Thursday afternoon.The Cessna 172 overturned into a safety area near runway 15 Left around 4:15 p.m., according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.The female pilot, who was the only occupant on board, was transported to a local hospital in stable condition. The airport remained operational as the accident was investigated.