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Literary Pick: Sicangu Lakota woman tells adoption story

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:51 GMT

Sandy White Hawk, a Sicangu Lakota from the Rosebud Reservation in South Dakota, discusses her book “A Child of the Indian Race: A Story of Return” at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 1, at Birchbark Bizhew, 1629 Hennepin Ave., Mpls., the new events space for Birchbark Books bookstore, presenters of the event with publisher Minnesota Historical Society Press.White Hawk’s book is timely because in June the U.S. Supreme Court is expected to make a landmark decision related to constitutionality of the Indian Child Welfare Act, which established federal standards, recognizing that Tribes have sovereignty and exclusive jurisdiction over their members who reside on Tribal land.The legalities are personal for White Hawk, who was a toddler when she was taken from her Lakota family. Her adoption papers call her “a child of the Indian race,” and her adoptive mother never let her forget it, telling her she was unwanted and shaming her for being “Indian.” So she m...

Under new coordinator Brian Flores, what will Vikings defense look like?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:51 GMT

Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores claims he’s still in the early stages of the installation process. He’s teaching some of the basic principles and laying the groundwork for a defense that is to be respected leaguewide.That wasn’t the case under former defensive coordinator Ed Donatell as the Vikings were stubbornly predictable throughout the 2022 season. They finished ranked 31st in the NFL in total defense, with only the Detroit Lions allowing more yards per game.That’s a big reason the Vikings hired Flores this offseason. The 42-year-old former Miami Dolphins head coach brings an aggressive style that has the potential to transform the defense into a powerhouse. His presence is already being felt a week into organized team activities at TCO Performance Center.Asked about going up against the defense in practice, running back Alexander Mattison used the word “intense” on multiple occasions, while receiver K.J. Osborn opted for the word ...

Suspect arrested in deadly shooting in Aurora, police cite road rage

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:51 GMT

A suspect has been arrested in connection to a fatal shooting in Aurora.Arturo Moreno Torres, 28, of Denver, was arrested Friday night on investigation of first-degree murder, according to an Aurora Police Department news release.The shooting happened May 1 in the 13100 block of East 13th Place, the Hoffman Heights area, according to police. The shooting stemmed from a road rage incident and the suspect and the 28-year-old victim did not know each other prior to the shooting.Anyone with information on the shooting is asked to call Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at at 720-913-7867 (STOP). 

CHP launches Memorial Day Weekend DUI blitz

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:51 GMT

The 3-day Memorial weekend is here and many Californians and out-of-state visitors are kicking off the holiday with social gatherings, road trips and beach days, which means heavier traffic.The holiday weekend is known to bring increased traffic and car accidents throughout California. During this time last year, forty five people were killed in car crashes in California, a significant 30% increase from 2021, CHP said. In anticipation of increased traffic, the California Highway Patrol is heightening its police presence with the aim of reducing the number of fatal crashes during the holiday weekend. CHP implemented a California statewide Maximum Enforcement Period, employing all available officers, that began at 6:01 p.m. on May 26 and will run through 11:59 p.m. on May 29. During the MEP, officers will be assisting drivers, looking for traffic violations that could lead to serious injury or death, and making sure people are wearing their seatbelts. “The core mission of th...

FBI, EPA investigating hazardous chemical release from Martinez refinery

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:51 GMT

MARTINEZ — Federal agents have started asking questions about the 24 tons of toxic, dusty residue that showered down on neighbors living near the Martinez Refining Company last Thanksgiving.The Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Department of Justice started assisting the Environmental Protection Agency investigate the incident this week, going door-to-door to survey residents about their experience, according to news reports and a news release from a community spokesperson.For now, the tens of thousands of residents that found a fine, white substance blanketing their cars, porches and plants over the holiday continue to wait for answers about if – or to what extent – the community was poisoned more than six months ago.Shortly after the incident, the company said on Facebook that the ashy grit was a “non-toxic”, “non-hazardous” and “naturally occurring” catalyst dust expelled from its 860-acre facility, which is located at 3485 Pacheco Blvd. on the city’s northern industrial co...

3 Alameda County employees charged with felonies

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:51 GMT

(KRON) -- Three Alameda County employees are facing various felony charges in separate cases. The charges involved include falsification of records and performing sex acts on a minor, according to a press release from the office of Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price. Group surrounds victim in Berkeley in robbery near People's Park The Alameda County Public Accountability Unit is bringing its first set of charges since its inception in January, as two of the three county employees were law enforcement officers. Alameda County Sheriff's Office Deputy Sheri Baughman, 49, and Deputy Amanda Bracamontes, 30, are both charged with falsification of records in connection with a suicide at the Santa Rita Jail in Dublin. A woman named Vinetta Martin hung herself with a bedsheet in her cell on April 3, 2021. The court had previously declared a doubt about her competence to stand trial, and when she died she was awaiting evaluation and a transfer to the Department of State Hospital...

Thousands of poppies honor fallen service members on the National Mall

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:51 GMT

In honor of Memorial Day weekend, visitors at the National Mall in D.C. get a glimpse of the USAA Poppy Wall of Honor, featuring over 645,000 red poppies, which honors fallen service members.“Each one of those poppies represent someone: mom, dad, sister, brother, uncle that has paid the ultimate sacrifice,” said Ronnie Wright, a military affairs representative for USAA and 31-year-old Navy veteran.Each poppy represents a service member death since the First World War.The poppy began as a symbol of remembrance during World War I when Canadian military physician John McCrae wrote the poem “In Flanders Fields” about a fallen comrade in Belgium.The scale of poppies is staggering as they stretch the along the 133 foot long, 8 1/2 foot tall wall.“Bottom line when you turn that corner, and you remember and you understand the significance,” Wright added.On the other side, visitors can learn about each engagement from World War I through the War on Terror....

Germany beats US in overtime to set up final against Canada at ice hockey worlds

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:51 GMT

TAMPERE, Finland (AP) — Germany scored a late equalizer and then upset the United States in overtime Saturday to set up a final against Canada at ice hockey world championship.Frederik Tiffels scored with 2:28 left in overtime to give Germany a 4-3 win over the Americans in the semifinals. Earlier, teenage forward Adam Fantilli scored the go-ahead goal as Canada edged Latvia 4-2 in the other semi. Germany reached the final for the first time since 1992, when the playoff format was introduced at the world championship.The Germans pulled goaltender Mathias Niederberger when they were 3-2 down late in the third period and Marcel Noebels euqualized with a backhand shot with 1:23 remaining to force overtime.Alex Touch and Rocco Grimaldi had given the Americans a 2-0 lead less than four minutes into the semifinal.The Germans replied with the goals from Frederik Tiffels and Maksymilian Szuber still in the opening period to make it 2-2.Michael Eyssimont put the U.S. ahead 3-2 on a rebound m...

French teenager Arthur Fils wins clay-court tuneup title ahead of French Open

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:51 GMT

LYON, France (AP) — Arthur Fils, an 18-year-old from France, won his first ATP title Saturday by beating Francisco Cerundolo 6-3, 7-5 in the final of the Open Parc Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes Lyon.“I will remember this forever,” Fils said.He is the youngest champion on the men’s tennis tour in 2023 and earned a spot in the Top 100 for the first time — just one of two teenagers in that elite group as the start of the French Open arrives Sunday at Roland Garros in Paris.At No. 112 entering the clay-court event in Lyon, Fils became the lowest-ranked player to win an ATP trophy this season.___AP tennis: https://apnews.com/hub/tennis and https://twitter.com/AP_SportsSource

Langenberg, three relievers lead Iowa past Michigan in Big Ten semifinal

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:31:51 GMT

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Ty Langenberg allowed two hits in seven innings, three relievers finished the three-hit shutout, and Iowa advanced to the Big Ten Tournament championship game with a 5-0 victory over Michigan on Saturday.Langenberg (6-3) struck out nine batters, walked two and hit one. He allowed one runner to reach second base — in the first inning. Iowa will play either Maryland or Nebraska in the championship game on Sunday. The Hawkeyes have reached the championship game for the fifth time, last doing so in 2017 when they won for the first time. After Langenberg finished the top of the seventh inning, the Hawkeyes scored three runs in the bottom half. Brennen Dorighi and Raider Tello delivered back-to-back RBI singles and Sam Hojnar added a sacrifice fly.Leading 5-0, Iowa’s bullpen closed it out as Will Christophers, Chas Wheatley and Luke Llewellyn finished with two more scoreless innings. Llewelyn came on with two on and nobody out in the ninth and struck out all three...