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CBS News
5 days ago
- CBS News
Police search for J'Adore Frazier, 8, who they say was abducted by his father in Chicago
Police on Sunday were searching for an 8-year-old boy who they say was abducted from his custodial grandparents' home by his father more than a week ago. Police said J'Adore Frazier was taken from his grandparents' home in the 9000 block of South Aberdeen Street in the Brainerd neighborhood around 4 p.m. Friday, June 6, by his father, Christopher Upshaw. J'Adore's grandparents are his legal guardians, police said. J'Adore is described as a Black male standing 3 feet 8 inches tall and weighing 60 pounds, with a medium brown complexion. He was last seen wearing a beige sweat suit and black sneakers. Chicago Police Upshaw is described as a Black male standing 6 feet tall and weighing 175 pounds, with a medium brown complexion. It is not known what he was last wearing. Christopher Upshaw Chicago Police Upshaw's car is a beige Cadillac sedan with dark tints and black rims, with an unknown license plate at this time. Police have released a photo of a similar car. Chicago Police Anyone with information on the whereabouts of J'Adore or Upshaw is asked to call Calumet Area detectives at 312-747-8274, or to call 911.
CBS News
12-06-2025
- CBS News
Safari tour in Brainerd has 140 species of animals from all over the world
This Minnesota park features animals from all over the world This Minnesota park features animals from all over the world This Minnesota park features animals from all over the world At Safari North Wildlife Park in Brainerd, Minnesota, you can see animals from all around the world. Growing up in southern Minnesota, Kevin Vogel developed a love for animals by watching nature shows. Then, for 20 years, he and his family had a traveling zoo. But in 2014, they found a permanent home in Brainerd. "We started with 45 to 50 species here at the zoo, and now we've got well over 130, 140 different species of animals and birds here," said Vogel. There are lions, tigers and bears — even sloth bears from India. "They have big claws and when they climb trees it looks like a sloth hanging," said Vogel. There's also a flock of flamingoes, 41 Florida alligators, three new jaguar cubs and an anteater. She's the newest addition and she likes yogurt more than she likes ants. The tallest giraffe on site is Jigsaw. He's 10 years old and 15 feet tall, and he loves when people feed him. But what really sets this zoo apart is its safari. "It's about a 10-acre train ride. It lasts 15 to 18 minutes and it's fully narrated," said Vogel. This is a chance to get up close and personal with the wildlife. Many of the animals you find on this safari are native to Africa. But here you have to separate the hyenas from the zebras, or there could be problems. Kevin says most of what you discover, has come from other zoos. Even before an animal arrives, Safari North does research on how best to care for the new arrival and what they like to eat. Feed costs get expensive, but it's worth it. It's a chance for all ages to experience a big part of the animal kingdom, right here in Minnesota. "I just want them to really walk away with a very good experience and an appreciation for a love for nature and the animals we share it with," said Vogel. Safari North sits on a 43 acres site and its open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. every day from Mother's Day into October.
CBS News
29-05-2025
- General
- CBS News
2 teens charged with robbing girl, woman at gunpoint on Southwest Side
Two teenage boys were charged with robbing a woman and a teen girl Wednesday night on the city's Southwest Side. Chicago police said the boys, both 15, were arrested around 10:37 p.m. in the 9000 block of South Ashland Avenue in the Brainerd neighborhood. They were charged with two felony counts of armed robbery with a firearm. The teens were identified as the suspects in the armed robbery of a 14-year-old girl and a 35-year-old woman in the 9400 block of South Justine Street, a half-hour earlier. Police said the boys were arrested by responding officers. No further information was immediately available.
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Golf roundup: Alex tops the field at Eagle Creek
May 13—WILLMAR — The Alexandria boys golf team finished six-under-par en route to victory in a Central Lakes Conference meet hosted by Willmar at Eagle Creek Golf Club. Alexandria, which had its four scoring golfers in the top 8, totaled a 282 on Tuesday. That score was low enough to beat Brainerd's 291 and Willmar's 301. Advertisement Brainerd's Jack Hagberg and Alexandria's Henry Buttweiler and Blake Scholl finished in a three-way tie for first place. All three carded three-under-par 69s. Willmar's Aden Jacobson cracked into the top 5 with a two-under-par 70. The sophomore shared fourth place with Alexandria's Weston Nyberg. Also making it into the top 10 was Luke Larson for Willmar. The sophomore shot a 74 to tie for eighth place with Alexandria's Carver Larson and Brainerd's Tyler Lehmann. Willmar's boys plays in the North-South Invite at noon Friday at Bemidji Town and Country Club. Detroit Lakes was victorious at a Central Lakes Conference meet hosted by Sauk Rapids. Advertisement The Lakers totaled 310 strokes at Territory Golf Club in St. Cloud. That beat out Alexandria's 337 and Sartell's 346. Willmar finished in fourth place at 348. Alexandria's Ellie Sticha earned medalist honors, shooting a two-over-par 74. Detroit Lakes' Tatum Gatheridge and Sydney Miller rounded out the top 3 by tying for second place at 75. Kennedy Mara and Lucia Martin Rodriguez finished in the top 10 for Willmar. Mara tied Detroit Lakes' Sophie Christianson and Rocori's Bridget Bohnsack for sixth place with a 79 and Martin Rodriguez placed 10th after carding an 82. Willmar's girls compete in the CLC Championship at 3 p.m. Monday at Alexandria Golf Club. Advertisement Dawson-Boyd's girls and Lac qui Parle Valley's boys brought home Camden Conference Championships at Tyler Golf Club. The Blackjacks' girls notched a 336 en route to topping LQPV's 369 and Community Christian School's 399. The Eagles' boys totaled a 315, edging Central Minnesota Christian School's 320 and Lakeview's 325. Dawson-Boyd's boys were fourth at 327. LQPV's Molly Halvorson earned medalist honors in the girls' championship, carding a four-over-par 75. The Blackjacks' Lindsey Lund, Alyssa Swedzinski and Kylar Hjelmeland filled in the top 3. Lund shot a 77, while Swedzinski and Hjelmeland both had 84s to tie for third. Lakeview's Lane Arends and Carson Boe shared medalist honors in the boys' title meet. The seniors tied with matching two-over-par 73s. CMCS' Joseph Graves, LQPV's Carson Besonen and Yellow Medicine East's Cooper McCosh finished in a three-way tie for third place at 76. Advertisement Atwater-Cosmos-Grove City's Brooke Brekke shot a one-over-par 37 to take home medalist honors at a Central Minnesota Conference meet hosted by Paynesville at Koronis Hills Golf Club. The host Bulldogs won with 154 strokes. Osakis and Kimball each scored 176s to tie for second place. Royalton came in fourth at 192. Kinley Barten and Peyton Roeske shared fourth place for Paynesville. The two golfers shot 50s.
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Air quality alert issued for Monday in western and central Minnesota due to ozone
The Brief An air quality alert has been issued for western and central Minnesota starting Monday. The alert was issued due to ground-level ozone expected to reach high levels by Monday afternoon. People with asthma or other breathing conditions, children and teens are more likely to be affected by the high ozone levels. (FOX 9) - An air quality alert has been issued for Monday in western and central Minnesota due to expected high ozone levels. What we know The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) issued an air quality alert for central and western Minnesota starting at noon Monday until 9 p.m. Here's a list of the affected areas: Twin Cities metro Brainerd Alexandria Albert Lea Marshall Worthington St. Cloud Ortonville Mankato Bemidji East Grand Forks Moorhead Roseau The tribal nations of Upper Sioux, Mille Lacs, Prairie Island, Leech Lake, and Red Lake. MPCA says ground-level ozone is expected to be high during the afternoon Monday. The sunny weather with warm temperatures and low humidity are factors in the expected high ozone levels. Ozone will be at its highest in the afternoon and early evening, and lower in the morning, late evening and overnight. Dig deeper People who will be affected the most are those with asthma, COPD, chronic bronchitis, emphysema and other breathing conditions, MPCA says. Children and teens could also be affected. People doing heavy or extended physical activity outdoors will also be affected. MPCA says some people have a sensitivity to ozone, even without risk factors. People at risk can experience difficulty breathing deeply, shortness of breath, sore throat, wheezing, coughing or usual fatigue when exposed to high levels of ozone. What you can do These are precautions that MPCA recommends taking when the air quality is unhealthy: Take it easy and listen to your body. Limit, change, or postpone your physical activity. If possible, stay away from local sources of air pollution like busy roads and wood fires. If you have asthma, or other breathing conditions like COPD, make sure you have your relief/rescue inhaler with you. People with asthma should review and follow guidance in their written asthma action plan. Make an appointment to see your health provider if you don't have an asthma action plan. MPCA also recommends reducing pollution by using public transit or carpooling, reducing vehicle trips and gas fill-ups, avoiding backyard fires and using gasoline-power lawn equipment. Go to the MPCA's website to keep up-to-date on the air quality in your area. The Source A press release from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.
