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How to pay for pet care in an emergency

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:10:21 GMT

(NerdWallet) - "He's my little ball of sunshine," Mallory Bartels says of her 13-year-old Boston terrier, Buddha. With his shiny black coat and white spots on his paws that look like socks, Bartels describes him as a sweet pup with a playful personality.Buddha's zest for life was apparent when he jumped off the couch in Bartels' home near Seattle. The leap landed Buddha in urgent veterinary care with a ruptured disk and paralyzed legs that required spinal surgery.On top of being "a bawling mess" at the vet, Bartels also received a vet bill for over $5,000. "I didn't have savings or cash to pay for it," she says.According to the American Pet Products Association, Americans spent nearly $36 billion in veterinary care, surgical procedures, medication and other products through vet clinics in 2022. The APPA expects that number to increase by $1 billion in 2023.How do pet owners pay for emergency pet care? Here are options plus tips to prepare when Fido or Fluffy takes a tumble and needs...

What are Austinites' favorite doughnut shops?

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:10:21 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — We asked, you answered: While National Doughnut Day was celebrated on Friday, enjoying fried, sweet doughy treats is a yearlong love affair.Where are the best doughnut shops in the greater Austin area? Here are the spots KXAN viewers recommended.Round Rock DonutsFor nearly 100 years, Round Rock Donuts has been nationally renowned for its recipe, noted for its unique, orangey yellow dough tint. Its original location is at 106 W. Liberty Ave. in Round Rock, with a second location at 1614 E. Whitestone Blvd. in Cedar Park.Donut PalaceLocated at 820 S. Colorado St. in Lockhart, Donut Palace features daily menu offerings that include raised, cake and specialty donuts along with kolaches, croissants, biscuits and a variety of drinks.Voodoo DoughnutPortland's funky, pink-tinted doughnut brand Voodoo Doughnut has become a staple in the Lone Star State's capital, with two locations in Austin off East 6th Street and Burnet Road. Grand DonutsLocated at 615 W. Slaughter Lane, St...

Maplewood’s Devin Padelford ecstatic over making MLS debut for Loons

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:10:21 GMT

Devin Padelford was a sophomore at Woodbury High School who needed extra money for a club soccer trip to Spain in 2019, so the Maplewood native took a temp job working concessions at Allianz Field during Minnesota United’s inaugural game that April in St. Paul.“I don’t really remember working; I was just watching the game,” Padelford recalled.Padelford’s newer full-time job is Loons’ left back and the 20-year-old Minnesotan made his MLS debut in a 1-1 draw with Toronto FC on Saturday.“It was electric,” Padelford said postgame. “… I kind of just blacked out. But it was awesome and so happy to do it.”In March 2022, Padelford signed a three-year contract with the club he grew up supporting. He had designs on playing more last season, but only had cameos with the first team in the U.S. Open Cup and an international friendly match against Everton. Instead, Padelford spent most of last season and so far much of this year with MNUFC2, the club’s developmental team.“I got really down on mys...

Business People: Securian taps Target exec Malik to lead diversity efforts

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:10:21 GMT

OF NOTETariq MalikSecurian Financial, St. Paul, announced the hire of Tariq Malik as second vice president and chief diversity officer. Malik joined the company on April 24. Malik joins Securian from Target Corp., where he most recently was director of diversity, equity and inclusionARCHITECTURE/ENGINEERINGGolden Valley-based engineering and consulting firm WSB announced the promotions of Brad Oswald to director of survey and Pete Helder to director of survey operations, Minnesota.DESIGNMax Allers, of Max Marketing Communications, St. Paul, announced he has received a 13th national GDUSA American Digital Design Award for Print Design, Advertising Design and Website Design.FOODGeneral Mills, Golden Valley, announced Lanette Shaffer Werner has been named chief innovation, technology and quality officer, effective June 1. Werner joined General Mills as a research and development intern in 1995.FINANCIAL SERVICESU.S. Bank, Minneapolis, announced that it has named Beth Ann Bovino chief e...

Person shot and killed in home invasion early Sunday morning

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:10:21 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - Police are investigatig a home invasion that one left person dead early Sunday morning.The Ferguson Police Department got the call for a home invasion around 3:46 a.m. on the 1500 block of Knollstone Drive. Upon arrival, the victim was found in front of the home after being shot. It was later revealed to police that several suspects entered the home looking for money. Kirkwood police searching for missing teenager So far, no suspects have been found. The Major Case Squad is urguing anyone with additional information on the case to call 911, or Crime Stoppers at 1-866-371-TIPS (8477).FOX 2 will update this story with more information as it becomes available.

Woman carjacked in St. Louis City Saturday night

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:10:21 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Officers are investigating a carjacking that took place Saturday night in St. Louis City.The incident happened at around 9:30 p.m. on the 700 block of North 13th Street, where the victim was sitting inside her Nissan Altima and was approached by an armed suspect in her passenger's seat. The victim shared that the suspect announced the robbery and then demanded her to exit the vehicle. Kirkwood police searching for missing teenager The suspect immediately fled the scene after. No further information has been released.FOX 2 will update this story with more information as it becomes available.

Fans 'drive up' local economy at sold out Enjoy Illinois 300

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:10:21 GMT

MADISON, Ill. - The second annual Enjoy Illinois 300 was once again sold out as fans watched the race on Sunday, its success driving up sales, and in return the local economy.“It’s definitely improved this year over last year, so it’s going in the right direction,” said one fan.The event drew fans not only from the Lincoln state, but the St. Louis region, and other Midwest areas.“It’s like two and a half hours,” one fan shared.“Indiana - little over 3 hours,” another fan explained.In total, 39 U.S. States and 10 countries, all descended upon the WorldWide Technology Raceway in Madison, Illinois.Visitors turning the Raceway into a pilgrimage, with some camping out for days. Kirkwood police searching for missing teenager “You can see the track easier here, the race is better - kind of got that hometown track feel and thought the action was great last year and thought I had to come back,” said Enjoy Illinois fan, Mason Cleary.“It’s just the whole experience, there’s just so many thin...

16 migrants dropped at doorstep of Sacramento church

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:10:21 GMT

(KTXL) -- Sixteen migrants from El Paso, Texas were left at the doorstep of the Sacramento Catholic Diocese on Friday with everything they own stuffed in their backpacks. According to authorities, the migrants were brought to Sacramento with the promise of being brought to another migrant center where they would be provided jobs and other free support. California Attorney General Rob Bonta said an investigation is being carried out to determine where the migrants originated and other potential civil and criminal charges. Arrest made in fatal shooting of Grant Union High School student Billy Ray Scott Within each of the 16 migrants transported to Sacramento on Friday we recognize the humble presence of Jesus, and we hear His call to stand by them. The urgency to respond was heard by Catholics and people of good will. We are thankful to our partner organizations who took up the holy work of hospitality, dedicating their time and resources to ensure that every migrant did not feel a...

Man found dead inside burning truck in Oakland hills

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:10:21 GMT

OAKLAND  — A man was found dead late Saturday night inside  a burning truck in the East Oakland hills, authorities said.The coroner’s office was trying to confirm the man’s identity and contact his relatives before releasing his name.An autopsy will be performed to determine the exact cause of death.The man was found dead after firefighters were called about  a  pick-up truck on fire about 11:44 p.m. Saturday in the 9500 block of Mountain Boulevard, a mostly residential area  next to Interstate 580 and west of Calafia Avenue.It took firefighters until about midnight to put the fire out.  Initial reports were that the man was burned beyond recognition.The cause of the fire  has not yet been determined and the fire and police departments are investigating what happened.Anyone with information may contact police at 510-238-3821. .  

Morikawa withdraws from final round of Memorial with back spasms

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:10:21 GMT

DUBLIN, Ohio (AP) — Collin Morikawa withdrew from the final round of the Memorial on Sunday because of back spasms, keeping him from a chance to win for a second time at Muirfield Village.Morikawa had shot 68 in the third round and was two shots out of the lead. He said he was doing pre-round exercises when a muscle in his lower back gave out.“We were doing some like reflex stuff, trying to reach down and try to pick something up like quick and low. Went after it weird,” he said. “Literally have never had this in my life. I’ve hurt my back briefly before, but like nothing has been this bad, especially never warming up.”He said he tried hitting about 10 balls on the range and he hit a clunky 9-iron that went only about 95 yards. He realized that wouldn’t work at Muirfield Village.Morikawa won the Workday Charity Open at Muirfield Village in 2020 when it was held a week before the Memorial, replacing the Canadian Open during the COVID-19 pandemic.Morikawa said he wasn’t ov...