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ATF: Minnesota, it remains federally illegal to mix marijuana with firearms and ammunition

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:01:03 GMT

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives has clarified that despite the recent legalization of marijuana in Minnesota, anyone who uses the drug is prohibited from shipping, transporting, receiving or possessing firearms or ammunition.“Regardless of the recent changes in Minnesota law related to the legalization of marijuana, an individual who is a current user of marijuana is still federally defined as an ‘unlawful user’ of a controlled substance,” under the federal Gun Control Act of 1968 and the Controlled Substances Act of 1970, the ATF noted in its statement issued on Tuesday.“Until marijuana is legalized federally, firearms owners and possessors should be mindful that it remains federally illegal to mix marijuana with firearms and ammunition,” said ATF’s Acting Special Agent in Charge Jeff Reed of the St. Paul Field Division in the statement. “As regulators of the firearms industry and enforcers of firearms laws, we felt it was important t...

Man robbed during marijuana drug deal in St. Louis

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:01:03 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A man was robbed at gunpoint Friday afternoon as he attempted to purchase marijuana in St. Louis. The robbery happened around 4 p.m. in the 4100 block of C.D. Banks Avenue in the Vandeventer neighborhood. St. Louis sheriff offers crime solution. Who’s listening? Investigators say the victim, a 21-year-old man, met the suspect around the area as part of an arrangement to purchase marijuana. During the meetup, the suspect pulled out a gun and demanded the victim's bag. The victim complied, handing over two firearms in his possession and a bag with personal items. The suspect took off in a silver Keep SUV. No suspect information is available at this time. The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department is handling the investigation.

Woman hurt in I-70 drive-by shooting in St. Louis

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:01:03 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A woman was hurt in a drive-by shooting Friday afternoon on Interstate 70 in St. Louis. The shooting happened around 5 p.m. in the eastbound lanes of I-70 near Madison Street in the Old North St. Louis neighborhood. Investigators say the victim, a 27-year-old woman, was driving on the highway when someone in a white Nissan Altima was recklessly driving and began to tailgate her. The victim attempted to get away from the driver and sped up. St. Louis sheriff offers crime solution. Who’s listening? The Altima stayed close, and eventually someone in the car pulled out a gun. One person from the car fired shots at the victim's vehicle, striking the driver's side. One bullet shot through the car door and struck the driver in the legs. The Altima drive away from the scene after the shooting. The woman was treated for injuries at a hospital, but is believed to be in stable condition.

Valor Christian wins first Class 5A baseball title, blanking Cherokee Trail 4-0 at All-Star Park

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:01:03 GMT

LAKEWOOD — Valor Christian played the entire state tournament like its path to the championship was never in doubt.That was the case again Saturday at All-Star Park, even after the Eagles had their two aces ruled out earlier in the week due to injuries. The Eagles won their first Class 5A state baseball title anyway, blanking Cherokee Trail 4-0 behind a gem from No. 3 starter Hunter Smith.It gave Valor Christian its 45th all-time team title and fourth in baseball to add to the Class 4A three-peat from 2016-18.“This team is leaving behind a brotherhood that’s been built since this school opened — and this (achievement) is a continuation of that,” said first-year Valor Christian head coach Travis Cruz. “Each class has left something for the next one to take and keep going.“I can only hope this is (the start of a run in 5A). It’s not always in the cards — it’s more about how we’re building our boys for their futures — bu...

Driver dies after truck drives off roadway and onto Middle Fork of South Platte River in Park County

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:01:03 GMT

A driver died in a single-vehicle crash in Park County when a pickup left the road and came to a stop in the Middle Fork of the South Platte River.The State Patrol was notified of the crash on U.S. 24 west of Hartsel at 9:19 a.m. Saturday.The driver of a Ford F-350 pickup was westbound when the truck ran off the highway, according to the State Patrol. The driver, a 56-year-old Denver man, died at the scene. No passenger was in the vehicle. An investigation into the cause of the crash is ongoing.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Driver struck and killed child in “terrible, terrible accident” in Commerce City parking lot, police say Crime and Public Safety | Two dead, another injured in Sunday night crash on Interstate 25 Crime and Public Safety | 22-year-old man dies in Aurora rollover crash Sunday night, police say Crime and Public Safety | Motorcyclist dies in two-vehicle crash in Aurora Crime and P...

New Denver Christian coffee shop protested against over anti-gay stance

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:01:03 GMT

Jamie Sanchez, owner of The Drip Café, said he opened the coffee shop in the Santa Fe Arts District for a purpose.“Our parent company, Recycled God’s Love, has been helping the homeless since 2012,” said Sanchez, who formed the company with his late wife and his sister. “[The café] is part of our project to provide jobs and funding for the homeless community coming out of homelessness.”Inside the cafe, Ephesians 4:32 is painted on the wall. “Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.”“Our whole point is to love everybody,” said Sanchez.On opening day, several protesters gathered outside. They claim the company’s views on the LGBTQ+ community sends the exact opposite message.Read the full story at our partner, Denver7.Related ArticlesColorado News | Ari Harms, missing Colorado River kayaker, passionate about helping others, friends say Colorado News | ...

Review: ‘River Bride’ at City Lights Theater digs deep into Amazonian folklore

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:01:03 GMT

The Amazon River contains a deep richness that may provide answers to life’s mysteries such as love and longing. For the folks who inhabit a tiny Brazilian fishing village on the river, the lore of the river’s past and present inform every ounce of their being; it’s a body of water each citizen relies on for answers.City Lights Theater Company’s production of Marisela Treviño Orta’s insightfully magical production of “The River Bride” is a delight, bringing forth a narrative that explores pairs of lovers at different moments in their lives. While performances feel like there may be another gear of urgency to be unearthed, it is solid storytelling from a young, fresh-faced ensemble cast.Director John R. Lewis moves the story briskly, although some moments need less slack. It’s a tricky staging, where the action occasionally interrupts and upstages potentially stunning tableaus. Still, in Lewis’ hands, the piece regales in its commitment to Treviño Orta’s lyrical lan...

Douthit scatters four hits, Madron drives in four as Oklahoma routs Army 10-1

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:01:03 GMT

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Braxton Douthit pitched a complete-game four-hitter, Bryce Madron drove in four runs, and Oklahoma routed Army 10-1 on Saturday in a loser-out game at the Charlottesville Regional.Douthit allowed Ross Friedrick’s sacrifice fly in the sixth inning but otherwise shut down the Black Knights, striking out seven. He walked four and threw one wild pitch.Madron had a two-run triple in OU’s five-run fifth inning. Kendall Pettis had a two-run double in the inning and Anthony Mackenzie added a run-scoring single.Madron also had an RBI-double in the first inning and a sacrifice fly in the third. Oklahoma’s leadoff hitter, John Spikerman, had two singles, stole three bases and scored three runs.No. 3-seed Oklahoma (32-27) advances to a Sunday game against the loser of Saturday’s later game between top-seeded regional host Virginia and No. 2-seed East Carolina.Army’s Mike Ruggieri (9-2) allowed six hits and five runs in four-plus innings....

Huber’s big home run lifts UConn to 9-6 victory over Florida A&M in Gainesville Regional

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:01:03 GMT

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Ben Huber hit a clutch home run, UConn allowed one run over the final four innings, and the Huskies defeated Florida A&M 9-6 on Saturday in an elimination game at the Gainesville Regional.Connecticut led 5-4 heading to the eighth inning, then scored three runs on a sacrifice fly and Huber’s two-run home run. The Huskies added a run in the ninth on a sacrifice bunt by Korey Morton. David Smith had two hits and drove in two runs.Devin Kirby (7-1) pitched four innings in relief, allowing two runs on four hits. Justin Willis pitched a perfect ninth inning for his 12th save.Solo home runs by Ty Hanchey, Jared Weber, Janmikell Bastardo and Joseph Pierini kept FAMU (29-30) close, but the Rattlers managed only four other hits.Zach Morea (4-4) was the losing pitcher in relief.No. 2-seed UConn (44-16) advances to game on Sunday against the loser of Saturday’s later game between top-seeded regional host Florida and No. 3-seed Texas Tech.___AP college sports: ...

Pirates shortstop Oneil Cruz remains upbeat as rehab from broken left ankle nears midway point

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:01:03 GMT

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Oneil Cruz slowly made his way on crutches across the Pittsburgh Pirates clubhouse on Saturday toward a locker replete with a massive walking boot that the towering shortstop still uses to protect the left ankle he broke during an awkward slide home in early April.The days when he’ll need to rely on the crutches are numbered. Ditto for the walking boot. The 24-year-old’s recovery remains on track, meaning he could return sometime late this summer barring any setbacks.Given the way Cruz’s left leg rolled up underneath him as he collided with Chicago White Sox catcher Seby Zavala in the sixth inning of what became a 1-0 victory, Cruz will take it. He had surgery the next day and the team optimistically said it expected him to miss four months, a timeline it has not deviated from as his rehab reaches the halfway point.“You never want to get hurt, obviously, but that’s part of the game and it happens to me,” Cruz said through a translator. “I’m just g...