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Gophers football: After sweet taste of bourbon, P.J. Fleck and Co. need to avoid another sobering letdown

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 11:43:08 GMT

The bottle’s label says it’s a 20-year-old Pappy Van Winkle, but it really had Iowa’s name on it.For seven years, that bourbon sat untouched in a cabinet at P.J. Fleck’s home. Visitors would ask: “Let’s open that!” And Fleck would slightly kill the party by saying, “no.”As the losses to Iowa stacked up since 2017, Fleck would see the bottle in the cabinet from time to time and his mouth would water. He knew how to savor it because the collector had cracked into a similar 15-year Pappy after Minnesota ended its long losing streak to Wisconsin in 2018.But after Fleck and the Gophers beat the Hawkeyes for the first time in seven attempts and captured Floyd of Rosedale last Saturday, he and wife Heather poured themselves each a finger of expensive Kentucky bourbon.“It tasted just as good as I thought,” Fleck shared Monday. “It was worth the wait.”But soon after that late-night sip, Fleck was off to bed. He and his team needed to hydrate with a trap game coming Saturday. Minnesota’s newf...

Our annual guide to the best neighborhood burgers in the Twin Cities

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 11:43:08 GMT

These eight spots close to home serve a crave-worthy burger.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. * MyBurgerAlthough this local chain is dangerously close to fast food, the burgers themselves are a big step up from what you can get in a drive-through. Properly seasoned, smashed on a griddle but still juicy enough, with quality toppings and reasonable prices, it’s a family-friendly option for busy nights. The fact that the St. Paul location is on a busy corner without much parking kept us from trying these burgers for too long.My Burger: Multiple locations, including 1580 Grand Ave., St. Paul; 651-330-7816; myburgerusa.comThe burger at MyBurger on St. Paul’s Grand Avenue. (Jess Fleming / Pioneer Press)2. * Tiffany Spo...

Our annual burger guide: Best burgers for beer (and cocktail) hounds

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 11:43:08 GMT

Like a craft beer or tasty cocktail with your burger? These 10 places are for you.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. * Dark Horse Bar and EateryOne of our favorite bars, period, Dark Horse offers a great tap selection, and of course, a delicious burger, which got an update this year. The Drive Thru burger features patties that are coated in mustard before hitting the grill (a la the In-N-Out Animal Burger), which gives them a little tang and crisp. American cheese blends in, without overwhelming, and there is caramelized onion for sweetness, shredded lettuce and pickle for freshness and lots of special sauce on a good, squishy, buttery brioche bun. Four napkins, five stars. And the chip-like fries that accompany it are ...

Our annual guide to the best burgers in the Twin Cities: Dive bars

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 11:43:08 GMT

They may not all have a website, but these six dive bars have regulars, pull tabs, and griddles that have been around long enough to give their burgers a little extra seasoning.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. * Station No. 6 at Rosetown American LegionThis popular burger-centric food truck followed the 328 Grill model, opening a food operation within the Rosetown American Legion. This is definitely a trend we can get behind — an important community space gets delicious food, and an operator gets a steady stream of new customers while also bringing its fans to the joint venture. Rosetown is very lucky to have Station No. 6, which produces one of the best, crisp-edged smashies in town. Since each patty is 5 ounce...

Glens Falls Farmers Market set to move indoors

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 11:43:08 GMT

GLENS FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) - When the pumpkins come out, it will soon be time for the produce to go away - but only from South Street. This Saturday is the final outdoor date of the year for the Glens Falls Farmers Market. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! On Saturday, Oct. 28, the market's usual array of farming families and specialty vendors will accumulate at the Farmers Market pavilion on South Street from 8 a.m. to noon. Celebrating the end of the season, Goats Galore will arrive starting at 9 a.m. with baby goats.After this weekend, the Glens Falls Farmers Market doesn't vanish - it just goes somewhere else. The market heads to the Aviation Mall food court starting Saturday, Nov. 4, running from 9 a.m. to noon, and will stay there throughout the winter. Things to do in the North Country this weekend: Oct. 27-29 The exact lineup of vendors may change from week to week. Some of the tastes you're likely to see in a given wee...

Comedian Vir Das to perform at The Egg

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 11:43:08 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Egg will be hosting a performance by comedian and actor Vir Das. The show is scheduled for November 18. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Das is best known for his stand-up and for his supporting roles in films such as "Badmaash Company" and "Delhi Belly". He released his fourth Netflix special "Landing" back in December, which recently received an International Emmy nomination for Best Comedy. The performance is a stop on his "Mind Fool" world tour. The show is set to begin at 7 p.m. Wanda Sykes to perform in Kingston The event will be held in The Egg's Hart Theatre. You can buy Vir Das tickets online by visiting the venue's website.

Hunters harvest 12 black bears during Missouri’s third hunting season

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 11:43:08 GMT

MISSOURI - Hunters harvested 12 black bears during Missouri’s third bear-hunting season, matching a record from the inaugural hunt in 2021. Missouri’s second season began Oct. 16 and ended Wednesday. This year’s total increased from eight black bears harvested last year. Hunters harvested three male and nine female bears, according to the Missouri Department of Conservation. St. Louis man admits to selling hundreds of fake temp tags Bear hunting in Missouri is limited to state residents and restricted to three designated bear management zones in southern Missouri. Nearly 6,000 hunters applied for 400 permits in the spring, and hunters were selected through a random drawing.The Missouri Department of Conservation reports the state’s black bear population has rebounded throughout the last several decades after it was once believed to be nearly extinct in the mid-1900s. MDC says Missouri’s population has been growing around 9 percent each year for a consistent period of time, almost ...

Missouri House speaker will not step down, despite calls to resign

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 11:43:08 GMT

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - Missouri House speaker Dean Plocher, a Republican from St. Louis suburb Des Peres, will not step down after recent calls to resign.Plocher has repaid thousands in taxpayer dollars that he inappropriately received as reimbursements for travel and other expenses dating back to 2018.The Kansas City Star reports that Plocher also facing criticism from within his own party, including various calls to resign. In an interview with podcast "This Week In Missouri Politics," Plocher dismissed any possibility of leaving his role. Sex offender charged after being found with missing North Carolina girl "I look forward to leading the House to produce good Conservative legislation, such as property tax cuts, personal property tax reform," said Plocher via the podcast. "[There are] a lot of good things to do. I'm not going to let this liberal distraction from George Soros remove me from doing a good job for the people." The Missouri Independent on Monday first reported year...

Broncos Journal: Center Lloyd Cushenberry knew 2023 was a big year for him. So far he’s turning in his best season as a pro.

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 11:43:08 GMT

As the Broncos push toward the midpoint of the 2023 season, all manner of storylines have developed.They range from remarkable on the good side of the ledger (Jaleel McLaughlin’s rise from Division II to instant impact NFL rookie) to remarkable on the other side (take a look at those Broncos defensive marks).There’s all sorts of middle ground, too, and it adds up to a rough start to the Sean Payton era. Models peg Denver’s playoff chances at the moment at 1%, and the Broncos need to find a way to upset Kansas City and stop a 16-game losing streak to avoid hitting their bye week at 2-6.Here’s a development that’s playing out a bit below the radar: Center Lloyd Cushenberry is playing the best football of his career and making himself some money in the process.Denver’s fourth-year offensive lineman is in the final year of his rookie deal and, after entering training camp as perhaps the biggest question mark on a remade offensive line, he’s putting together a high-quality first half.“Ye...

I-76 eastbound closed near Henderson due to crash

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 11:43:08 GMT

Interstate 76 eastbound is closed at 96th Avenue due to a crash.#I76 eastbound: Road closed due to a crash at 96th Avenue. https://t.co/N5B2wIZ7cH— Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) (@ColoradoDOT) October 27, 2023Traffic is being diverted onto 96th Avenue, according to the Colorado Department of Transportation’s traffic cameras.CDOT has not reported an estimated reopening time.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Both directions of I-25 near Pueblo reopen after deadly train derailment Crime and Public Safety | I-70 eastbound in Eagle reopened after crash Crime and Public Safety | 100 gallons of fuel spill on I-76 ramp Crime and Public Safety | I-76 west reopened north of Commerce City after crash Crime and Public Safety | Colo. 93 in Arvada reopened after “serious injury” crash Get more Colorado news by signing up for our daily Your Morning Dozen email newsletter.