Lincoln Roch

As CU football launches its season, the school is wrestling with how to pay its athletes The House v. NCAA settlement which took effect in July allows schools to revenue share with student athletes in exchange for their name, image and likeness.

First story for @cprnews.bsky.social!
As the #CUBuffs take the field tonight it will mark the first time fans will see student athletes paid by the school.

Finding the money to do so has been a massive undertaking for CU Athletics and AD Rick George
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Crews gain containment on Lee fire as Colorado governor issues disaster declaration for wildfires across state Across Colorado roughly 185,000 acres have burned this summer, compared with 80,000 during same period in 2024.

Crews gain containment on #LeeFire as Governor issues disaster declaration for wildfires across state.

Across Colorado roughly 185,000 acres have burned this summer, compared with 80,000 during same period in 2024
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Eating champ Joey Chestnut and the Notorious B.O.B. consume ‘Land of 10,000 Calories’ in just under 29 minutes The six foot-long hot dogs, slathered with toppings, were devoured over the course of two innings during the Saints game.

Final assignment for @startribune.com! Joey Chestnut, the G.O.A.T. of competitive eating and a partner, consumed the ‘Land of 10,000 Calories’ Friday in under 29 minutes. It’s a 6-foot hot dog, piled with a mountain of junk food. #Minnesota
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New Minnesota law regulates minors’ roles in social media content Minors over 14 must be compensated, while anyone younger is prohibited from appearing in monetized content.

In #Minnesota, minors now have to be over 13, and receive compensation to appear in monetized social media content
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Taking your dog to dinner? These Twin Cities restaurants offer special menus. With menu items like Muttloaf and Bowser Beer, restaurants are making dining out suitable for all family members, even the furry ones.

Is your dog is in need of a three-course meal or a Sunday brunch? These Twin Cities restaurants have dedicated menus for the four legged friends. #Minneapolis
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Buffs Premier, which launched yesterday, has three membership tiers costing $39.99, $59.99 and $99.99 per month. #Colorado

As of July 1st, Universities can share up to $20.5 million of revenue with student athletes as part of the House v. NCAA settlement. AD Rick George has committed to spending the full amount. #CUBuffs

While contracts are still being finalized, a CU spokesperson told me student-athletes participating in revenue sharing will have certain NIL responsibilities to the school, and that Buffs Premier will be one of them. #CUBuffs

Buffs Premier, a subscription based fan loyalty program, will offer a list of perks for subscribers. One of those will be access to exclusive content and personalized messages from #CUBuffs athletes and coaches

Colorado student-athletes will provide content for subscription-based fundraising program Launched last month, 'Buffs Premier' allows Colorado Buffaloes fans and revenue-sharing student-athletes to interact like never before.

A new fundraising program from CU Athletics is providing a glimpse at what the schools' revenue sharing contracts with athletes will look like #CUBuffs 🧵
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Green Line disruption during Minnesota Yacht Club festival upsets St. Paul officials Bus shuttles will replace trains from Union Depot to Raymond Avenue due to maintenance that might cause delays.

Buses will replace light rail in St. Paul the weekend of the Minnesota Yacht Club festival. City officials, who expect nearly 100,000 attendees, are upset at Metro Transits timing.
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Why are Minnesotans giving up their pets at record rates? Rising costs of vet care, housing insecurity and economic struggles are putting pet ownership out of reach for many Minnesotans.

Pet rescues in #Minnesota are seeing record numbers of owners giving up their pets. Vet costs, housing and economic struggles are leading causes.
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I'm a reporter with the Star Tribune. I'm hoping to write a story about this year's ride. Is there any way to contact someone involved for an interview before Friday? My email is lincoln.roch@startribune.com

Kitties take center stage during annual Minneapolis cat tour Hundreds of residents sauntered around Lowry Hill East for the annual celebration of the neighborhood’s cats.

Feline aficionados flooded the streets of Lowry Hill East on a wet Thursday, cheering as cats appeared in windows, on front porches and across lawns. #Minneapolis #cats
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For their first job, these teen brothers started a hot dog cart The Relish Brothers of Roseville use local suppliers and donate part of their profits to a group supporting youth athletes.

This was a fun one! Instead of a normal first job, these two teens started their own hot dog cart. #Minnesota #Minneapolis
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12 deals that will bring dad jokes and savings for Father’s Day From river cruises to over-the-top brunches, Twin Cities restaurants are all-in on celebrating dads.

Still making plans for Father's Day? Here are 12 deals that will bring dad jokes and savings around #Minneapolis
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Parents scramble to find cheap supplies for grad parties after Party City closures Last-minute shoppers have found barren shelves at Walmart and balloon shops fully booked.

First story for @startribune.com! With Party City gone, parents are crisscrossing the Twin Cities and finding empty shelves as they try to throw their kid a graduation party.
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If you have any recommendations for food or things to do here in the twin cities, drop them below!

Today is my first day at @startribune.com! Over the weekend I moved out here to Minneapolis where I'll be spending the summer interning for the Food & Culture desk.

The suit came after the hospital (a special district) denied three CORA requests for a letter of intent to enter an affiliation agreement with UCHealth signed on Oct. 3, 2024

Then they released the letter on May 4 — Election Day for the districts board. #estespark

EPH moves to delay CORA court hearing After months of legal negotiations and one day before a “show cause” hearing was scheduled in Larimer County District Court, Estes Park Health revised its concession in a Colorado Open Records Act law...

On Wednesday, Estes Park Health conceded, then rescinded its concession in an open records lawsuit from the Estes Valley Voice. #EstesPark estesvalleyvoice.com/2025/05/23/e...

Pro baseball player at bat in Bogey’s Sports Bar Sandwiched between two houses off of Ivy Street and Moraine Avenue sits a trio of red shipping containers. Inside lies a fully functional sports bar, owned by former professional baseball […]

Owned by a former MLB player and his son, Bogey's Sports Bar is built out of shipping containers and finally giving locals a place to watch their favorite team in #EstesPark
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Lauren came in 8th at today's state championship meet, jumping 11' 1'' (her PR is 11' 6"). Not too shabby for a sophomore.

A Colorado pole vaulter survived cancer and is now setting a high bar with her resilience After surviving cancer in elementary school, she will battle Colorado’s best at the State Championship Meet on Saturday.

Denver South High Schools Lauren Sankoff is vaulting at the State Championship tomorrow. The same attitude that makes her a great vaulter helped her survive childhood cancer #Colorado
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Congrats! RTD leadership had to be thrilled when you moved to Minnesota.

Tariff talk: A local banker’s economic overview Last week, the Estes Valley Voice hosted a panel discussion on what recently imposed tariffs might mean for local retailers and other businesses in the Estes Valley as we head into the high summer visitor season. Scott Applegate, the president and CEO of the Band of Estes Park, was one of the panel members. Saying that he has literally seen "fire and rain" as a local banker in the Estes Valley, Applegate provided a tip sheet with some guidance about navigating what could be some more volatility in the market over the next few months.

Tariff talk: A local banker’s economic overview

Last week, the Estes Valley Voice hosted a panel discussion on what recently imposed tariffs might mean for local retailers and other businesses in the Estes Valley as we head into the high summer visitor season. Scott Applegate, the president and…

Stopped by the Rocky Ford Daily Gazette today. It is the only place I’ve heard of with a daily print edition and no website.

Colorado skiing legend Mikaela Shiffrin joins NWSL Denver ownership group The two-time Olympic gold medalist from Vail buys into National Women’s Soccer League team as it prepares for 2026 debut.

The greatest alpine skier of all time is stepping onto the soccer field, as an owner. Colorado’s own Mikaela Shiffrin is joining the ownership group of NWSL Denver #NWSL #skiing
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Estes Valley Fire Protection District Board elections set for tomorrow All five seats on the Estes Valley Fire Protection District Board are open in tomorrow’s election. Two seats are for four-year terms and three seats are for four-year terms. In all there are nine candidates. The candidates for the 4-year term are Scott Dorman, Steven Ferrante, Jeff Robbins, and Jon (Hippy) Smith. Candidates for the 2-year term are Christopher Buser, Robert H.

Estes Valley Fire Protection District Board elections set for tomorrow

All five seats on the Estes Valley Fire Protection District Board are open in tomorrow’s election. Two seats are for four-year terms and three seats are for four-year terms. In all there are nine candidates. The…

The event was to announce a new partnership with Union Pacific over access to The Moffat Tunnel, the states Mountain Rail service and Burnham Yards projects.

@GovofCO is also throwing a Cinco De Mayo project for the negotiating teams #copolitics