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The Loop Fantasy Football Report Week 10: New Viking Dobbs only latest first-half surprise

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:29:54 GMT

Week 9 was pretty busy for Joshua Dobbs. The quarterback was traded to the Vikings, spent a few minutes meeting teammates and learning a fraction of the playbook, then led Minnesota to a stunning comeback victory in Atlanta.The former Cardinals QB had already posted surprising numbers before being dealt by Arizona. So much so that in the fantasy scoring system on NFL.com, Dobbs is the 10th-rated quarterback this season. Really.As the season officially hits the halfway point, it’s time to look at the biggest fantasy surprises of the 2023 campaign.We’ll deal with the dregs that have already ruined the season for The Loop and others next week. But for now we offer our lineup of the year’s most pleasant surprises. Players who have posted fantasy numbers far beyond what any experts predicted back in August:C.J. Stroud (Texans QB) – The No. 2 draft pick is coming off a record 470-yard performance against Tampa Bay, the most ever for a rookie QB. He has 2,270 passing yards, 14 passing touc...

Wild needed contributions from newcomers this season. So far, so good.

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:29:54 GMT

NEW YORK — The Wild took something of a leap of faith this summer when they essentially penciled Brock Faber and Marco Rossi into the lineup, and so far the rookies are rewarding that faith.Heading into Thursday night’s game against the Rangers at Madison Square Garden, center Rossi was tied with Chicago’s Connor Bedard for the rookie lead in goals with five, and defenseman Faber was tied with Ottawa’s Ridley Greig for the rookie lead with a plus/minus of 7.In addition, defenseman Calen Addison, 23, has five assists and quarterbacks the second power play unit in what is expected to be his first full NHL season, and blue liner Daemon Hunt just played his first two full NHL games in victories over the Rangers and Islanders.“We need everybody, obviously,” coach Dean Evason said. “We’re not a team that’s built on one line or one player, one defenseman or one goalie. We need everybody to play and to play well for us to have success.”The Wild (5-5-2) have won consecutive games for the fir...

Gophers football: Ski-U-Jah! Minnesota celebrates breakout play of Jah Joyner

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:29:54 GMT

Jah Joyner took an unexpected ride on the coaching carousel during his recruiting visit to the Gophers in December 2019.Then-Minnesota defensive line coach Jim Panagos, with East Coast recruiting connections, brought Joyner onto the U campus from Danbury, Conn. Panagos and others showed Joyner around the U, but Panagos left to be Rutgers’ D-line coach during that same weekend.“It was definitely crazy; I didn’t expect it,” Joyner reflected on his recruiting visit during an interview in July. “But it was really that relationship with coach Fleck. It was the best decision of my life.”While Joyner dealt with whiplash to the realities of college football before he even signed his letter of intent to the U, the fourth-year defensive end is now spinning the heads of offensive tackles.Joyner has led the Gophers in quarterback pressures for the past two seasons, but he acknowledges last year wasn’t the most refined body of work.“I was just out there running around,” he admitted last we...

Northern Minnesota deputy, game warden witness baby born in seat of van

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:29:54 GMT

DEER RIVER — Minnesota conservation officer Vinny Brown had already had a busy opening day of the 2023 Minnesota deer season Saturday, making one bust for illegal cutting of birch trees and then an arrest of a felon possessing a firearm.He really didn’t need the added headache of watching a van passing him, making erratic maneuvers, on Minnesota Highway 46 near Squaw Lake just as evening was setting in.Brown, who had the felon handcuffed in the passenger seat next to him in the front, was driving south from Alvwood, near the Hoot-N-Holler bar — when the van passed him “in a pretty unsafe manner.”“It was snowing, and the roads were starting to get slushy, and I thought it wasn’t a good time for a possible impaired driver, especially with kids in the back seat of the van,” Brown said.Brown, who patrols the woods and waters around Northome in southwest Koochiching County for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, followed the van south, as he was already heading to Grand Rapids...

DMV reminds New Yorkers to register their snowmobiles

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:29:54 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- As winter slowly approaches, the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles is reminding New Yorkers to register their snowmobiles. Registrations must be renewed annually. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! “Winter activities like snowmobiling are important to many of us here in New York,” said Mark J.F. Schroeder, DMV Commissioner and Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee Chair. “DMV is happy to assist customers in getting their snowmobiles registered and ready for use, and we urge all enthusiasts to ride responsibly and never while they are impaired.”All snowmobiles must be registered and have a validation sticker. Owners who complete an online registration can print a temporary certificate that is valid for up to 15 days. The DMV will mail a permanent registration card with the validation sticker. There is no additional charge for the temporary certificate. Help make a difference for a family this holi...

Hochul announces funding for animal shelter upgrades

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:29:54 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- On Tuesday, Governor Kathy Hochul announced that $5 million in state funding is available for critical infrastructure upgrades at animal shelters and humane societies. Projects eligible for funding include renovating dog kennels, improving medical facilities, and building more efficient shelters to reduce overall operational costs. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! “New York State’s Companion Animal Capital Fund has made a real difference to shelters across the state and the animals in their care,” said Governor Hochul. “I’m proud that the funding announced today will continue to build on the great work of this program, helping New York’s animals stay happy and healthy as they await their forever homes."Funding is made available through New York State's Companion Animal Capital Fund. To date, New York has dedicated $33 million to the program, and 84 projects have been awarded funding. Chick-fil-A propos...

Women's Health Wednesday: Alzheimer's disease

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:29:54 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) - There are more than 6 million Americans, age 65 or above, living with Alzheimer's disease and the majority of them are women. Not only are women more likely to develop Alzheimer's, they're also more likely to be the caregiver to someone with the disease which can take a toll on their health. The Alzheimer's Association says female caregivers may experience higher levels of depression and impaired health than men.One of the main reasons women are more likely to develop Alzheimer's is because of age an overall life expectancy. There are some this women can do to reduce their risk.In this weeks Women's Health Wednesday, we explore more about this topic with Dr. Rebecca Stetzer, MD, a neurologist with Albany Medical Center.

Police called to St. Louis Ranken Technical College campus

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:29:54 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- There is a large police presence at Ranken Technical College in the 4400 block of Finney in St. Louis. Officers were called to the campus for a report of shots fired.Police say that they are not classifying the incident as a shooting. They have also not found a victim.Bommarito Automotive Group SkyFOX helicopter is above the area. Police have streets blocked off and workers wearing hard hats can be seen standing outside one building. There are dozens of St. Louis City police and campus security vehicles parked in front of buildings.This is a developing story. More information will be posted here as it comes into the FOX 2 newsroom. Refresh this post for the latest update.

KEZK flips the switch to 2023 holiday music

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:29:54 GMT

ST. LOUIS – Blair Ledet, a familiar face from FOX2, recently made her debut on KEZK 102.5 FM by kicking off the holiday season with the switch to Christmas music. Ledet had the honor of starting the festive musical journey with Mariah Carey's timeless hit, "All I Want for Christmas Is You." Julie Tristian, 102.5 on-air host, shared her enthusiasm for the music, saying that it brings joy and happiness to everyone. She received several texts and messages from eager listeners inquiring about when the music would start. The timing is an annual tradition the station keeps a secret.  Iced tea DNA unmasks alleged ‘thirsty burglar’ in O’Fallon Tristian plays holiday hits from 6 to 10 a.m. and again from 12 to 5 p.m. Listeners have been requesting their favorite Christmas songs, with Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas Is You," The Carpenter's "Home for the Holidays," and the ever-popular Michael Bublé tracks topping the list. What is even more exciting is that listeners can now enjo...

The Eagles performing at Enterprise Center in February

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:29:54 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Rock band 'The Eagles' recently announced seven new shows for their 'Long Goodbye' tour. The Enterprise Center is hosting one of the shows on Tuesday, February 6.  Tickets go on sale starting Friday, November 17, at 10:00 a.m.Over time, the Eagles have achieved 14 Top 40 hits. Their 1976 album 'Hotel California' is also the third best-selling album of all time.'Long Goodbye' TourJan. 16: Palm Springs, CA | Acrisure ArenaFeb 6: St. louis, MO | Enterprise Center Feb. 10: Omaha, NE | CHI Health Center OmahaFeb. 13: Tulsa, OK | BOK CenterFeb. 17: New Orleans, LA | Smoothie King CenterMarch 4 : Orlando, FL | Amway CenterMarch 14: Charlotte, NC | Spectrum Center