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The Loop NFL Picks: Week 8

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:05:55 GMT

Vikings at Packers (even)Harrison Phillips had egg on his face Monday night when he started to take off his jersey in hopes of swapping it with ex-teammate Christian McCaffrey. The 49ers’ star rejected the offer in full view of ESPN’s cameras and the Manning brothers. Minnesota fans haven’t been that embarrassed for a disrobing Viking since the Lake Minnetonka sex cruise.Pick: Vikings by 3Stanford players celebrate after beating Oregon State during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016, in Stanford, Calif. Stanford won 26-15. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)Bengals at 49ers (-5½)San Francisco quarterback Brock Purdy went into the concussion protocol after the 49ers’ loss in Minneapolis. The first sign Purdy was suffering cognitive issues was when he agreed to swap jerseys with Harrison Phillips.Pick: Bengals by 3San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) is sacked by Minnesota Vikings linebacker Danielle Hunter (99) during the second half of an NFL football game, ...

4 cult burgers popular in Minnesota

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:05:55 GMT

These are the burgers for which people are willing to wait — sometimes as long as an hour or two. And these four places are worth the hype.New or updated entries are marked with an asterisk.If you have other suggestions, please email them to us at [email protected] categories from our 2023 guide:Burgers for beer (and cocktail) hounds‘Cheffy’ burgersCult burgersDestination burgersDive bar burgersNeighborhood burgers1. * Private Sector ProvisionsThe guys behind this buzzy pop-up make a truly unbelievable burger. A big bad ball of beef, topped with raw onions, is smashed directly into the flat top and hit with seasoning, letting everything commingle as it cooks. (“I’m trying to be vulnerable with the beef,” co-owner Brett Splinter joked as he manned the grill. “You have to give it love!”) Two of those, each with its own slice of American cheese, go onto a soft toasted bun with delightfully dilly house pickles and sauce. For $10! An extra dollar for a bag of chips. ...

2023 Capital Region general election guide

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:05:55 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The general election is set for Tuesday, November 7. There are several notable local races in New York’s Capital Region, as well as notable races in Massachusetts and two statewide ballot proposals. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Early voting in New York takes place from October 28 to November 5. If you want to vote by absentee ballot, you need to request it in person at your county board of elections by November 6. The ballot needs to be returned by November 7.Where to vote by countyTo find out where to go for early voting or for voting on election day, you can visit your county’s Board of Elections website. Here is the list of websites for the Capital Region counties:Albany County Board of ElectionsSchenectady County Board of ElectionsRensselaer County Board of ElectionsSaratoga County Board of ElectionsMontgomery County Board of ElectionsFulton County Board of ElectionsSchoharie County Board of Ele...

Country music royalty Georgette Jones coming to Glens Falls

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:05:55 GMT

GLENS FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) - The legacy of two country music stars is coming to Glens Falls. Georgette Jones, daughter of Tammy Wynette and George Jones, comes to the Charles R. Wood Theater just before Halloween.Georgette Jones joins the "Kevin Richards Presents" country music series on Sunday, Oct. 29, with a 3 p.m. show at the Glen Street theater. The show is described as a tribute to country music royalty, featuring songs and stories from the world of country music. It also includes an opening act by David Ahl and Renee Lussier of Skeeter Creek. Tickets are on sale through the Charles R. Wood Theater box office. Earlier this year, Kevin Richards brought the Country Concerts Close Up series to town, which included shows with Billy Gilman, Larry Gatlin, Randy Travis, and more.

Actor Morgan Freeman says he is a big Kansas City Chiefs fan

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:05:55 GMT

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — One of the most iconic voices ever has a good taste when it comes to football teams. In an interview with CBS Mornings, legendary actor Morgan Freeman was asked if he was a big Kansas City Chiefs fan. Mahomes has chance at FedEx Air Player of the Week after monster game His response? "Yes." He was then asked about his thoughts on Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift's relationship, and it's safe to say his only focus is what happens on the field. "I don't think about them... at all," Freeman said. The Oscar-winning actor then proceeded to talk about the greatness of Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes. "It's great to watch Pat run. You know, escape. He's got a rifle for an arm, that's all good. That's what I'm interested in," Freeman said. A Frank Clark reunion is happening, just not with the Chiefs: Insiders Freeman joins a large cast of people who've developed an affinity and intrigue in watching the Chiefs outside of the Kansas City area, in large part due to thei...

Aurora firefighters working 2-alarm commercial fire

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:05:55 GMT

Aurora firefighters are working a 2-alarm commercial fire in southeast Aurora.Aurora Fire is currently working on a 2-alarm commercial fire in the area of Gartrell & E470.Updates will follow here- pic.twitter.com/i17Jpueyqd— Aurora Fire Rescue (@AuroraFireDpt) October 27, 2023The fire is in the area of Gartrell Road and E470.Officials did not say what structure was on fire as of 11:50 a.m.Sign up to get crime news sent straight to your inbox each day.

Arapahoe Basin opens this weekend, kicking off the 2023-24 Colorado ski season

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:05:55 GMT

Colorado hasn’t missed out on an October opening for the ski season since 1992, and thanks to Arapahoe Basin, that streak will continue in 2023.A-Basin officials announced Friday that the 77-year-old area nicknamed “The Legend” will open on Sunday, which will mark the 11th time in 13 years that it beat its local rivals to become the first Front Range area open for the season. It also tied for opening day honors with Loveland in 2015. Wolf Creek in southern Colorado was the first in the state to open in 2020 and 2021.Related: Here’s when every Colorado ski resort plans to open for the 2023-24 season“There is nothing I enjoy more than seeing people having fun skiing and riding on the hill,” said Alan Henceroth, the area’s chief operating officer. “Our team is incredibly excited to get Arapahoe Basin open and starting the fun.”Keystone, Arapahoe Basin and Loveland opened Nov. 6-11 in 2020, but Wolf Creek opened on Oct. 28 that year to pre...

Live Updates | Amid search for suspect in shootings, busiest part of Maine deer season to begin

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:05:55 GMT

By The Associated PressAt least 18 people were killed in shootings at a restaurant and a bowling alley in Lewiston, Maine, on Wednesday night, sparking a massive search for the suspect. Late Thursday, heavily armed law enforcement backed by a police helicopter had surrounded a home and told anyone who might be inside to surrender, but authorities eventually left without indicating anyone had been taken into custody. On Friday, investigators continue to work at the two shooting scenes and divers are expected to join the effort along the Androscoggin River, near where the suspect’s car was found. Follow for live updates.— Here’s what we know about the suspect and where the shooting happened.— Family members confirmed the deaths of the shooting victims. — Social media posts spread an incorrect photo of the Maine suspect.— Maine passed a law to try to prevent mass shootings, but some say more is needed.— The shooting is the 36th mass killing in ...

U-Haul loaded with marijuana involved in car-to-car shooting

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:05:55 GMT

Los Angeles are authorities are investigating a bizarre crash that happened Thursday night in Sierra Madre.Around 9:30 p.m., the Sierra Madre Police Department contacted the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department after a U-Haul truck crashed into a fence at the police and fire station located at 242 W. Sierra Madre Blvd.At the scene, first responders found two passengers inside the truck, one of which had been shot in the arm.When the back of the truck was searched, authorities discovered several cardboard boxes that were filled with vacuum-sealed bags of marijuana. Vacuum-sealed bags of reported marijuana are seen laying on the ground near a U-Haul truck that crashed on Oct. 26, 2023. (RMG News)The wounded passenger was transported to the hospital for treatment, and the other was arrested on the scene. Both are expected to face charges for illegal transportation of narcotics, LASD officials said.Investigators believe the U-Haul was involved in some kind of car-to-car shooting, alt...

Single Review: Lisa Ramey demands respect and satisfaction on catchy new single ‘Vagabond’

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:05:55 GMT

Lisa Ramey channels Lizzo by ways of TLC’s ‘No Scrubs’ on her brilliantly catchy new single ‘Vagabond’ Lisa Ramey has shown that she remains one of the most influential voices in modern pop music with a string of single releases this year – all of which have slayed in all the right ways…The artist became a household name for tens of millions of people following her acclaimed appearance on the music show The Voice. Performing with Team Legend, Lisa Ramey stunned audiences with her live performances – particularly her jaw-dropping cover of The Band’s ‘The Weight.’ After the show’s conclusion, as John Legend’s special guest performer on his “Bigger Love” tour, Lisa wowed a packed Madison Square Garden.When The Voice ended, Lisa forged her path in the music world, retaining old fans and earning plenty of new ones with her powerful live performances. In March 2020, just as the Covid pandemic was on everyone’s minds, Lisa released her debut album Surrender. Rather ...