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How culture has helped Kevin O’Connell lead the Vikings through the storm

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 17:25:32 GMT

It’s a buzzword that has become synonymous with the Vikings since head coach Kevin O’Connell was hired on Feb. 16, 2022. He talked at length about “culture” in his introductory press conference, and fittingly, everything the Vikings have done since then has been rooted in that abstract concept.It was undeniable when O’Connell took over and the Vikings transformed from a joyless group under former head coach Mike Zimmer into a joyful group that played for each other and finished last season 13-4 in the process. The postgame speeches in the locker room routinely went viral on social media. You started to feel a tangible shift as the results started to pour in on a weekly basis.Then came the hard part.As important as last season was for the Vikings as they adjusted to change, this season has provided a true test of the values O’Connell worked so hard to instill from the top down. It’s easy to preach “culture” dirng the good times. I...

Troopers rescue an elderly couple from burning RV

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 17:25:32 GMT

CATSKILL, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- On Thursday afternoon, New York State Troopers rescued an elderly couple from a 2005 Allegro Motorhome fully engulfed in flames on I-87. Raymond J. Hanas, 82, and Patricia A. Grabley, 81, both of Lake George, sustained minor injuries and suffered from smoke inhalation. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! Troopers say the motor home was towing a 2018 Jeep when it experienced a mechanical failure. A fire broke out, with flames rising to 20 feet. The couple could not exit the vehicle due to its proximity to the guide rail.Responding officers broke the window from the door using a baton. The couple and their pets were pulled through the window. They were treated on scene and declined further medical treatment.

SLU Hospital nurse strike ends, SSM Health addresses concerns

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 17:25:32 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A group of SLU Hospital nurses went on strike for two days just after Christmas, and the strike ended early Friday morning. Nurses went back to work at 7 a.m. on Friday. The hospital brought in nurses from other staffing agencies to fill in during the strike or order to avoid setbacks in patient care. It was the second strike involving SLU hospital nurses in recent months, organized on behald of the National Nurses Organizing Committee. The union is concerned about patient care, staffing and workplace violence. Police: St. Louis woman Marquisha Williams found deceased in Illinois SLU Hospital nurses have also reportedly been in negotiations for a new contract with SSM since May 2023.SSM Health released this statement, in part, to FOX 2 as the strike ended Friday: "The exceptional care and services to SLU-H patients and the community we serve continued without interruption during the two-day NNOC job action.SLU-H is proud that a majority of scheduled nurses rejected th...

Here’s who will be on Colorado’s presidential primary ballots — and where Donald Trump stands

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 17:25:32 GMT

Colorado’s March 5 presidential primaries — the state’s first formal foray into the 2024 election — are firming up, and the competition isn’t as simple as incumbent-versus-challenger.As it stood Friday, voters who mark Democratic ballots will have their pick of eight candidates and a no-preference option. The Republican ballot will have at least six listed candidates — and likely seven — plus a write-in option.But it’s a more fluid situation than in elections past, thanks to the recent uncertainty surrounding former President Donald Trump.The undisputed Republican frontrunner was barred by the Colorado Supreme Court from appearing on the ballot in its 4-3 ruling on Dec. 19 — the first time a state found him ineligible because of his conduct surrounding the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol riot. (Maine’s secretary of state followed suit this week.)But in Colorado’s case, the court put a stay in place pending any appeals file...

Two lanes of westbound I-70 near Morrison closed for emergency roadwork

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 17:25:32 GMT

The right two lanes on westbound Interstate 70 are closed for emergency road work, officials announced Friday afternoon.The interstate lanes are closed between Colorado 470 and Morrison Road as crews work to repair a deep pothole, according to the Colorado Department of Transportation on X.Motorists should expect delays in the area, and there is no estimated time for the lanes’ reopening, according to a CDOT alert.Alternate routes are advised.Get more Colorado news by signing up for our daily Your Morning Dozen email newsletter.Related ArticlesTransportation | RTD’s reduced fares and monthly pass prices take effect in the new year. Here is what’s changing. Transportation | Don’t fall for the Facebook scam claiming to sell Denver airport luggage for $10 Transportation | Ring in 2024 in metro Denver with a free ride home on New Year’s Eve Transportation | RTD’s downtown loop rail stations cl...

Will Donald Trump stay on California's presidential primary ballot? Here's what a state official says

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 17:25:32 GMT

Maine and Colorado have decided to remove former President Donald Trump from its presidential primary ballots. Is California next?California’s Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, a Democrat who oversees elections in the Golden State, announced that Trump will remain on the state’s March 5 presidential primary ballot despite other state officials calling for his removal mainly due to the Jan.6 insurrection.Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis, a Democrat who is running for governor in 2026, previously called on Weber to “explore every legal option” to remove Trump from the ballot. Female LAPD officer sues city after husband sends nude photos of her to co-workers In September, a group of state lawmakers wrote a letter to Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta, asking his office to ask the court if Trump could appear on the primary ballot.Weber’s announcement comes after Shenna Bellows, a Democrat serving as Maine’s secretary of state, and the Colorado Supreme Court decided to remove the former president from t...

'Las Vegas Countdown to 2024' to feature 98 Degrees, Berlin, Bowling for Soup, Foghat, and more

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 17:25:32 GMT

L.A.’s Very Own KTLA 5 is your home for the biggest New Year’s Eve celebration in the West.Ring in 2024 with “Las Vegas Countdown to 2024” live on KTLA 5 and other CW Network stations with musical acts including 98 Degrees, Berlin, Bowling for Soup, Ruben Studdard and Clay Aiken, Foghat, and many others.The live broadcast starts at 9 p.m. from Treasure Island on the Vegas Strip.“Countdown to 2024” Hosts Nikki Novak and Michael Yo joined KTLA 5 Morning News on Friday for a preview of the music acts and fun viewers can expect.

Navigating 2024’s Digital Landscape: 8 Strategic Trends for SMBs

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 17:25:32 GMT

Sponsored ContentDigital marketing is fast-evolving, and staying on top of consumer trends can be intimidating for many small businesses with limited budgets. The good news is that new tools are making it easier to implement strategies that were only accessible to big brands with deep pockets just a few years ago. Embrace these top strategic trends to win in 2024’s digital landscape:1. Contextual AdvertisingContextual advertising prioritizes relevance, user experience, and personalization by targeting ads to specific user segments. It analyzes the context of digital content to ensure the ad displayed to each viewer is relevant to the content and their interest. Dynamic ad placement and real-time optimization can help boost engagement and click-through rates (CTRs) to increase your marketing ROI.2. Social Media MarketingCombine organic reach with social media advertising to engage the right audience, build brand awareness, and drive conversions. Tailor your campaigns to fit your busi...

Palestinians stream into southern Gaza town, fleeing bombardment

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 17:25:32 GMT

By Najib Jobain, Samy Magdy and Jack Jeffery | Associated PressRAFAH, Gaza Strip — Tens of thousands of Palestinians streamed into an already crowded town at the southernmost end of Gaza in recent days, according to the United Nations, fleeing Israel’s bombardment of the center of the strip, where hospital officials said dozens were killed Friday.Israel’s unprecedented air and ground offensive against Hamas has displaced some 85% of the Gaza Strip’s 2.3 million residents, sending swells of people seeking shelter in Israeli-designated safe areas that the military has nevertheless also bombed. That has left Palestinians with a harrowing sense that nowhere is safe in the tiny enclave.People arrived in Rafah in trucks, in carts and on foot. Those who haven’t found space in the already overwhelmed shelters put up tents on roadsides slick with mud from winter rains. With the new arrivals, the town and its surrounding area are now packed with some 850,000 people, mo...

Five arrested after San Jose raid uncovers illegal gambling, prostitution, weapons

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 17:25:32 GMT

SAN JOSE — An investigation into illegal gambling led to the arrest of five people and the discovery of nearly three dozen guns, hundreds of thousands of rounds of ammunition and 500 pounds of marijuana, police said Friday.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | San Jose cop behind racist texts had large cache of weapons seized because of message about shooting Black attorney Crime and Public Safety | 6-year-old Mountain View boy shot on Christmas Crime and Public Safety | Burglars hit wine cellar of Los Gatos restaurant Crime and Public Safety | Suspects threaten officers in Campbell bar brawls Crime and Public Safety | Lawsuit accuses former Santa Clara County sheriff of retaliating against key witness in gun-permit probes Officers arrested the three men and two women Wednesday after serving a warrant in the 2400 block of Autumnvale Drive, according to a statement from Lt. Jaime Jimenez. All fi...