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Prominent Mayo Clinic physician sues, citing retaliation over media statements, whistleblowing report

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:26:36 GMT

ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic Dr. Michael Joyner is suing his employer for “punitive” discipline actions against him for “problematic” statements to the media, “unprofessional” behavior and what he claims to be retaliation for his role in a whistleblowing report.Joyner, an anesthesiologist and physiologist, has worked at Mayo Clinic since 1992 and has become a world-renowned expert in his field. Named in the lawsuit are Mayo Clinic, Mayo CEO Dr. Gianrico Farrugia and Dr. Carlos Mantilla, who heads Joyner’s department. The suit was filed in Olmsted County District Court on Monday.Joyner is requesting a jury trial. He seeks damages in an amount to be established during the trial, and for an order for Mayo Clinic to cease its interference with his style of communication.Joyner was disciplined in March 2023 for cited reasons that included his use of “idiomatic language” in interviews with CNN and the New York Times. Those were described in his disciplinary letter as “problematic ...

After EPA criticism, state says it’s working on plan for southeastern Minnesota water quality

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:26:36 GMT

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency says state agencies need to take additional steps to protect drinking water in southeastern Minnesota from nitrate contamination.The Minnesota Department of Agriculture, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and Minnesota Department of Health responded to the EPA letter on nitrates in southeast Minnesota, saying it would release a plan of action in 30 days.The EPA’s notice to Minnesota state agencies earlier this month came in response to a petition sent in April by environmental groups saying more action was required to protect water quality in the geologically porous “karst region,” which includes Dodge, Fillmore, Goodhue, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Wabasha and Winona counties.The group consists of the Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy, Environmental Working Group, Minnesota Well Owners Organization, Center for Food Safety, Clean Up the River Environment, Food & Water Watch, Friends of the Mississippi River, Izaak...

‘It’s what you dreamt of’: Wild goalie Filip Gustavsson ready for game back home in Sweden

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:26:36 GMT

STOCKHOLM — The list of reasons Saturday night will be special for Wild goaltender Filip Gustavsson is wide and varied.For one, the Wild will be taking on his former team, the Ottawa Senators. Gustavsson broke into the NHL with the Senators before being sent to Minnesota in a July 2022 trade. This will mark the second time he has squared off against his former teammates.“They didn’t want me, so hopefully we can beat them tomorrow,” Gustavsson.Another reason?The Wild will be playing at Avicii Arena — the game starts at 5 p.m. local time, 10 a.m. CT —  which is a globe-shaped dome often used by the Swedish national team. Gustavsson has never played there.“It’s one of the most iconic buildings here in Sweden,” the Swedish netminder said.And most importantly, he’ll have a robust cheering section filled with some of the people he holds most dear in his life. Gustvasson’s hometown of Skellefteå is nearly 500 miles north of Stockholm, but he plans to have lots of friends and family members...

Accused kidnapper pleads not guilty to nine charges

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:26:36 GMT

BALLSTON SPA, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Accused kidnapper Craig Ross Jr. pleaded not guilty to nine total charges during an arraignment Friday in Saratoga County Court. Ross is accused of kidnapping a young girl in late September. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Ross was arraigned on Friday on a nine-count indictment handed up by a Grand Jury. Ross is accused of kidnapping a girl at a campsite in late September.Charges:First-degree kidnapping4 sexual assault charges2 sexual abuse chargesEndangering the welfare of a childAssaultThe girl was found alive on Ross' property after an extensive search. The next court date is set for Thursday, December 21. Stick with NEWS10 as we continue to follow this case.

Pat's Barn to host 9th annual Pottery Market

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:26:36 GMT

RENSSELAER, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Collar City Clay Guild will be presenting the ninth annual Pottery Market at Pat's Barn. The event is scheduled for November 18 and 19. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The market will showcase creations from dozens of regional artists. Works will range from functional pottery and ceramic art to jewelry and sculptures. The event will also hold a raffle featuring items from each potter. The market will run from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. ‘Rocky Horror’ actor coming to the Palace Theatre Pat's Barn is located in Rensselaer Technology Park Campus at 110 Defreest Drive. The event is free to attend and open to the public.

Adirondack Winery raises over $16K for breast cancer

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:26:36 GMT

QUEENSBURY, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Every year, the Adirondack Winery comes out in support of breast cancer research and awareness through September and October. On Thursday, the winery announced its fundraising total for 2023's Drink Pink fundraiser. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The winery has announced more than $16,500 raised this year for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of the Adirondacks, a regional chapter of a national initiative by the American Cancer Society. The fundraiser started in mid-September, with all wine sales donated until the end of October. “We are blown away by the support of our customers, staff, friends, family and community year after year,” said Adirondack Winery President and Co-Owner Sasha Pardy. “Giving back to the community is very important to us as a company and this disease has touched far too many people around us. Whether it’s a family member, friend, or customer – we want to be there to suppo...

Stillwater man accused of killing step-father

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:26:36 GMT

STILLWATER, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Stillwater Police Department conducted a death investigation on Gurba Drive South in Stillwater. Police arrested Stephen Surin Jr., 29, of Stillwater, and is accused of stabbing his step-father. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The investigation lasted overnight into Friday. Mechanicville Police, Saratoga County Sheriff's Office Deputies, and NewYork State Police are also assisting with the investigation. Charges:Second-degree murderSurin Jr. was arraigned in Stillwater Town Court. He was remanded to the Saratoga County Correctional Facility without bail.

PETA St. Louis turkey billboard urges residents to go vegan

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:26:36 GMT

ST. LOUIS – This Thanksgiving, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) is encouraging everyone to consider a plant-based lifestyle and is giving away free vegan roasts near their new billboard. The distribution of vegan roasts is scheduled for November 17 at noon. PETA's billboard is on westbound I-64 along the Exit 38B/Jefferson Avenue off-ramp. PETA is promoting the "ThanksVegan" campaign with four bus shelter ads situated between the 1500 and 1800 blocks of Market Street. These strategically placed advertisements line the St. Louis Thanks-for-Giving parade route.PETA says that in the U.S. alone, approximately 46 million turkeys are slaughtered and sold for Thanksgiving each year. The campaign seeks to raise awareness about cruelty-free alternatives to traditional holiday meals.Turkey production peaked in 1996, when 302.7 million turkeys were raised for consumption. Turkey is enjoyed year-round in everything from sandwiches to chili, but Thanksgiving is a major holiday ...

It's the first El Niño winter in 5 years in Missouri. What will be different?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:26:36 GMT

(NEXSTAR) – El Niño is back with a vengeance. After years of back to back La Niña, this winter will be Missouri's first in five years with an El Niño pattern in place.The last time we saw El Niño was in the winter of 2018 to 2019, and even that year's El Niño was substantially weaker than the one we're seeing now. During an El Niño winter, the southern third to half of the United States, including California, tends to see wetter weather. (Exactly where that dividing line falls varies from year to year.)Meanwhile, the Pacific Northwest and parts of the Ohio Valley tend to be dry and warm. Hawaii also often sees below-average rain during an El Niño year. ‘Strong’ El Niño winter coming: Here’s where we could see more snow La Niña is basically the opposite: less rain or snow for the southern half of the country, and colder, wetter conditions in the Pacific Northwest.The influence of El Niño shows up in a new long-range winter forecast released by the Climate Prediction Center on ...

Missouri teen killed in Boone County crash

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:26:36 GMT

VAN CLEVE, Mo. -- A teen died in a Boone County crash Thursday afternoon. The Missouri State Highway Patrol has identified Kara Teel, 18, as the victim.The crash report states that the westbound SUV driver failed to stop at a stop sign at the intersection of Missouri Route 124 and Route CC. The SUV crashed into a southbound Ford F600 truck passing through the intersection. The front of the SUV hit the right side of the truck. Teel was a passenger in the 2008 Rav 4.First responders were called to the scene to help. Teel was pronounced deceased at around 1:20 p.m. Arrest made in deadly Clayton shooting An ambulance took the SUV driver to the hospital. She is listed in serious condition. The Rav 4 the teens were driving in was totaled in the accident. Both vehicles were towed away from the scene.