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MLB's new pitch clock is prompting parks to change their beer policies: Here's why

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:48:26 GMT

MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WFRV) – Several MLB franchises are relaxing the alcohol cutoff times at their stadiums to increase sales and give fans more time to enjoy their beverages during shorter games.At least four teams — the Arizona Diamondbacks, Texas Rangers, Minnesota Twins and Milwaukee Brewers — have chosen to extend sales into the eighth inning as a response to the new pitch clock rule which speeds up the pace of play, the Associated Press reported.“This is [reflective] of the fact that the games are shorter. From a time perspective, we're probably looking at selling beer for the same amount of time by extending to the eighth inning that we did last year through the seventh,” Rick Schlesinger, Milwaukee's President of Business Operations, said in an interview with MLB.com. The policy was implemented for the final two games of the team's home-opening sweep against the New York Mets, and Schlesinger said there were no reported issues. Padres slugger draws first-ever pitch clock viola...

Pennsylvania man charged with drugging, killing his 72-year-old mother

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:48:26 GMT

(WPHL) – A Pennsylvania man was charged Monday with drugging and killing his own mother. Sean Rivera, 28, of Falls Township in suburban Philadelphia, was arrested on allegations that he killed his 72-year-old mother, Carol J. Clark, by putting fentanyl in her iced tea, shooting her, and then leaving her body in a shed. According to Bucks County District Attorney Matt Weintraub's office, police on Sunday afternoon received a report of a verbal domestic dispute between two brothers over the whereabouts of their mother. According to Weintraub, Rivera called his brother, Adam Clark-Valle, Sunday morning to let him know their mother had died after an illness. Clark-Valle, who lived in New York at the time, drove to Rivera's home to mourn. When Clark-Valle arrived, he asked Rivera where their mother was, but Rivera did not give an answer. Then, at one point, Rivera told his brother that their mother had had a heart attack and was in a local hospital, which Clark-Valle checked but found no...

Sam's Club offering $10 memberships for limited time

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:48:26 GMT

(WXIN) – If you’ve ever wanted to give Sam’s Club a try, this might be the time to do it.The warehouse club is offering $40 off of its membership prices to celebrate the company's 40th birthday. That means first-time members can get a standard membership for just $10. "Plus" memberships, which offer additional perks like free shipping, will go for $70. The typical prices of the memberships are $50 and $110, respectively.The offer is good from Friday, April 14, through Wednesday, April 19. YouTube announces pricing for NFL Sunday Ticket The first Sam’s Wholesale Club opened in Midwest City, Oklahoma, on April 7, 1983, as an experiment by Walmart founder Sam Walton. In the decades since, the chain has grown to nearly 600 locations in the U.S.The company is offering a few more celebratory perks to mark the occasion, including a free sweet treat and fountain drink on April 15. Members simply need to visit a Sam’s Club location that day to enjoy it. Sam’s Club also added a limited...

'Malibu Barbie Cafe' pop-up coming to Chicago

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:48:26 GMT

CHICAGO — A Malibu Barbie Cafe is heading to Chicago this summer!The restaurant will be a pop-up organized by the company Bucketlisters and is expected to open June 7.According to the experience company, the cafe will transport you to "1970s Malibu California with a sea of poptimistic Barbie colors, laid back beachy motifs, and lots of retro glam. Soak up the Cali vibes as you explore the immersive space and photo ops inspired by Malibu Barbie, including an iconic life-size Barbie Box, made for snapping photos with your best pose." A Cubs’ comeback so good you could hear it on Tuesday night The pop-up will also have exclusive merchandise and a variety of signature photo moments for fans to interact with.The exact location has not yet been revealed yet, but is reported to be in the city's Loop.Tickets go on sale April 16 with prices starting at $35 for kids and $50 for adults.For more information, go to: bucketlisters.com and BarbieCafeOfficial

'Wizard of Oz' park to reopen in North Carolina for festival

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:48:26 GMT

Correction: This article has been updated to include information about the park's initial operation between 1970 and 1980.BEECH MOUNTAIN, N.C. (WJZY) - Somewhere, over the rainbow, way up high … a "Wizard of Oz"-themed festival is kicking off on a North Carolina mountain.Land of Oz, in Avery county, is hosting the Autumn at Oz Festival this September, dropping visitors into the center of Oz for food, fun, crafts and an "immersive theatrical experience" — complete with a yellow brick road.There will also be plenty of photo opportunities, according to Land of Oz.The park originally opened in June 1970 and was fully operational for about a decade. During that time, a fire destroyed two of the Emerald City-themed buildings in 1975, though new management was able to get Land of Oz up and running again by 1976. The amusement park later shut down completely in 1980. Forever stamps, First-Class Mail could become more expensive this summer: Here’s why In the late '80s, parts of the park h...

Dakota County unveils upgraded license center in Burnsville

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:48:26 GMT

The Burnsville License Center reopened on Monday after four months of construction.Burnsville’s remodeled License Center, located at 1101 County Road 42, features more public seating, improved security measures, cosmetic upgrades like lighting and carpet and an extra workstation, per a news release.“We want the customer service experience to be excellent, and I think people are going to like what they see,” said Dakota County Board Chair Liz Workman, who also represents Burnsville, at Monday’s ribbon-cutting ceremony.Last year, the licensing center saw nearly 44,000 customers and issued more than 19,000 driver’s licenses and more than 13,000 vehicle tab renewals, noted the release.Related ArticlesLocal News | Eagan officer released from hospital, continuing recovery at home after squad crash Local News | Lakeland couple hospitalized with carbon-monoxide poisoning after power outage leaves thousands in dark Local News | Rosemount sports dome...

Wild might have to start Marco Rossi in Game 1 next week. Is he ready?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:48:26 GMT

NASHVILLE — Marco Rossi’s biggest mistake since being recalled from the minors also happens to be his biggest sign of growth.In his highly anticipated NHL return earlier this week, Rossi tried to spring Ryan Hartman with an aggressive pass through the neutral zone. It resulted in turnover for the Wild, and a few seconds later, the Chicago Blackhawks cashed in on the other end for an easy goal.Though it wasn’t the right play at the time, and it’s something that has since been corrected, coach Dean Evason was actually encouraged by Rossi’s decision.“He tried,” Evason said. “Do we want him to make a cross ice sauce pass? No. Did he have the confidence to do it? Yeah.”That’s a good sign as Rossi tries to establish himself as a regular in the NHL. His confidence was nowhere to be found earlier this season as he struggled to produce after making the team out of training camp.That was enough to get Rossi sent down to the Iowa Wild of th...

Grocery executive profits while Canadians struggle with inflation

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:48:26 GMT

The executive board of Loblaws Companies has approved a 10 per cent pay raise, after referring to grocery mogul and billionaire president of Loblaw Companies Ltd., Galen Weston, as  “underpaid.”As the majority of Canadians continue to reel from inflation and the economic and social fallout of COVID, Galen Weston will receive an additional $1.2 million in compensation this year, bringing his yearly salary to $11.79 million. The verbiage “underpaid,” has been a confounding assertion for many. Given that the Weston family owns over 78 million shares (valued at $14 billion), and that Galen Weston himself owns stock options in Loblaws and George Weston is valued at over $40 million, using the word “underpaid” to describe Weston is nothing more than ludicrous hyperbole.The announcement is terrible timing, given that Loblaw Companies Ltd. has been doubling down on repairing their public image as the mascot for driving grocery prices sky-high in recent years. In January 2023, Loblaws Compan...

County plays crucial role in growing region’s tourism industry

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:48:26 GMT

By Erika MathieuSunny South NewsTourism Lethbridge is gearing up for the 2023 spring and summer tourism season, and doubling down on positioning the region as a premier destination for locally grown and produced food and beverages.“We promote ourselves as Canada’s Premier Food Corridor and Canada’s agriculture destination, so it just makes sense that we are active in that,” explained CEO of Tourism Lethbridge, Erin Crane.Crane said more than ever before food and beverage plays into a tourist’s visitor experience. “It’s huge.  Everybody eats and now when they’re looking at destinations, most travellers are looking for experiences and a lot of that ties into food and beverage.”In 2022, Tourism Lethbridge launched Canada’s Food tours featuring pre-prepared and custom itineraries for self-driven food tours. The eight-hour self-driven tour begins in Lethbridge and provides visitors with information on local experiences and products made locally and all over Lethbridge County. Part of Tou...

Province announces $10 million investment into rural tourism

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:48:26 GMT

By Erika MathieuSunny South NewsRural tourism initiatives will receive $10 million in the next two years to develop experiences in the regions outside of Alberta’s most popular destinations.The funding will focus on environmentally-sustainable attractions and work to increase visibility for “lesser-known” tourism destinations which have been marked with high growth potential. Government of Alberta statistics report that only 30 per cent of tourism spending is taking place outside of the Canadian Rockies and the large urban centres of Calgary and Edmonton.The Province has identified the funding as an action step to, “grow the tourism industry to a $20-billion opportunity over the next 10 years and developing rural tourism is a key contributor to realizing that goal.”CEO of Travel Alberta, David Goldstein, said the investment in rural tourism will, “drive economic development, support cultural preservation and create year-round employment opportunities for young people.”Travel Alberta...