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As another DQ closes, Dave’s Hot Chicken moves into Highland Park (thanks to Kris Humphries and family)

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:31:27 GMT

For years, the Dairy Queen franchise on Ford Parkway in St. Paul’s Highland Park neighborhood has been the butt of social media jokes and a frequent source of quiet ribbing, even among business advocates.On the neighborhood Facebook page, “DQ has been a punchline. It was rough service, kind of inconsistent service,” said James Farnsworth, executive director of the Highland Business Association, with a chuckle. “‘They’re out of ice cream.’ That kind of thing.”The location at 1959 Ford Parkway is getting a new lease, quite literally, with a boost from a former Kardashian. The Humphries family — including William Humphries, his son and former National Basketball Association stand-out player Kris Humphries and Kris’ brother Alex — are opening a Dave’s Hot Chicken franchise in its place. Yes, it’s the same Kris Humphries who was once married to reality star Kim Kardashian for 72 days.William Humphries attended a meet...

Deputies investigate fire at Schenectady County Correctional Facility

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:31:27 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Incarcerated individuals were evacuated from the Schenectady County Correctional Facility after a fire broke out in the dryer and dryer vent of a laundry room. Deputies from the Schenectady County Sheriff's Office describe it as a small fire and report no injuries. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The Schenectady Fire Department responded to the fire and put it out. All those in the affected area were evacuated and moved to an alternative housing unit in the facility. Deputies say the affected area sustained minor smoke and water damage. The incident is currently under investigation.

Circle K Fuel Discount Day today

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:31:27 GMT

ST. LOUIS - You might see long lines at some 'Circle K' stores Thursday. It's another one of their fuel pop-up sales.You can get up to 40 cents off per gallon at participating stores from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Thursday. A selection of food and snacks will be offered at half price as well. Parents sue Big Cedar Lodge after child dies in Branson boat accident This promotion follows Black Friday. Circle K stores also offered this deal last Labor Day weekend.

Lenhard Family Holiday Light Show starting today through New Year's Day

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:31:27 GMT

FESTUS, Mo. -  The Lenhard Family Holiday Light Show is back Thursday. It's located at the Larry G. Crites Memorial Park in Festus.It's even larger than before, with 120,000 computer-controlled lights. Synched up to holiday music. That's about 40,000 more than last year. You can listen on your car radio. Parents sue Big Cedar Lodge after child dies in Branson boat accident The show runs Thursday through Sunday nights from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. and nights starting December 14 until New Year's Day.It's free, but donations are accepted for the Jefferson County Rescue Mission. The Lenhard family also puts on a big light show around Halloween.

USML hosting Division II NCAA Midwest Regionals tonight

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:31:27 GMT

ST. LOUIS - UMSL is hosting a big women's volleyball tournament Thursday. It's the Division II NCAA Midwest Regionals. The fourth-ranked UMSL Tritons host eighth-seeded Missouri S&T at 5:00 p.m. Last year, the Triton volleyball team won the Midwest regional before losing in the NCAA semifinal. Missouri teen sentenced for murder of SIUE student That's a great season, and yet 2023 has been even better. The Tritons have a perfect 26-0 record and have locked up the top seed in the conference tournament.

Police searching for people of interest in Thanksgiving murder

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:31:27 GMT

CAHOKIA HEIGHTS, Ill. - Police are searching for two people of interest in a Thanksgiving murder.They are looking for Scorian Johnson Jr. of Granite City and Michael Hunter of Belleville. They are considered armed and dangerous. Parents sue Big Cedar Lodge after child dies in Branson boat accident Two teenagers were shot inside a stolen car one week ago on Adele Street in Cahokia Heights. One teen died from his injuries.The Illinois State Police are assisting with the investigation. FOX 2 will update this story with more information as it becomes available.

Former Greenwich executive chef cooking up his own pizzeria

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:31:27 GMT

Monarch butterflies migrate south to Mexico every winter. They’re the only butterflies to complete a two-way migration, like birds do, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.“No matter how far they travel, though, they always know how to return home,” said Justin Freeman.Freeman, the former head chef at The Greenwich and the current executive chef at vegan restaurant Somebody People, was inspired by the monarch butterfly and using that inspiration for his upcoming pizzeria: Monarch. He loves the sense of nostalgia that food gives you, and how it can make you feel like you’ve returned home from a long migration.“When I think of home in New York, I have vivid memories of the smell of chicken in the oven, or even on nights out when we’d grab a slice of pizza,” Freeman said. “I have always loved the idea of cooking for people in a way that makes them feel like they’re coming to my house.”Monarch, which doesn’t yet have a location, will be Freeman’s first restaurant ...

As REI’s arrival nears in a southwestern Colorado mountain town, some local outdoor rec stores worry

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:31:27 GMT

DURANGO — A little more than a year before the retail sporting goods behemoth comes to town, REI Co-op’s impending arrival has raised concerns, especially among those who wonder what impact its 20,000-square-foot store will have on Durango’s eclectic array of local outdoor recreation businesses.While some business owners aren’t sweating it, John Agnew has a less sanguine view of the effect REI’s presence may have on his snowboard and outdoor gear shop on Main Street once it opens in early 2025. The Seattle-based chain has 181 locations and reported nearly $4 billion in revenue last year.“They’ll eat up a lot of goggle, helmet and snowboard sales,” said Agnew, who founded The Boarding Haus in downtown Durango in 1995. “I had to fight for many years to get the brands I want.”REI, which has several locations in Front Range cities, has expanded its mountain market footprint in recent years, opening outposts in Dillon and then G...

What to do this weekend: Whiskey snow cones, Santa’s drag queens

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:31:27 GMT

Bring on the whiskey snow conesFriday-Saturday. It’s not the North Pole, but the Stranahan’s Colorado Whiskey facility in Denver has definitely got the goods when it comes to gifts this time of year. The distillery, owned by beverage giant Proximo Spirits, will release its limited-edition Snowflake Batch #26 and celebrate with the Snowflake Village Festival on Friday, Dec. 1, and Saturday, Dec. 2, at 200 S. Kalamath St.Things kick off Friday afternoon around 2 p.m. with live music, food trucks, cocktails, whiskey snow cones and s’mores. They continue on Saturday with more of the same. Over the course of the two days, there will also be sensory analysis classes, distillery tours, a cigar pairing and ice sculptures.The whiskey itself will be released on Saturday and will sell out (in years past, fans have begun lining up the day before and staying overnight). Get more info at stranahans.com. — Jonathan ShikesSleigh Days holiday events at McGregor Square include the upcoming Slei...

A Colorado city cracks Fodor’s Go List for 2024’s best travel destinations

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:31:27 GMT

Fodor’s influential “No List” discouraged travelers from visiting the American West in 2023, citing the increasingly dry Colorado River and the millions of residents who depend on its water.But for 2024, the company’s travel experts have recommended one place in Colorado that should be on every vacationer’s bucket list.Boulder is one of 24 places to land on Fodor’s “Go List” for 2024 and one of just two destinations in the United States. The other is Cannon Beach, Ore.Fodor’s praised Boulder’s accessibility to recreation and nature, enticing outdoor enthusiasts with 30,000 acres of city-owned open space for hiking, mountain biking, climbing, and tubing. The story also noted the allure of Pearl Street’s al fresco dining options, the majesty of the Flatirons and the innumerable craft breweries worth their pint.All that and a nod to Coach Prime, who led the University of Colorado football team on a nationally spotlighted journey this season. (We’ll give Fodor’s ...