Minneapolis, MN
Minneapolis family searching for missing therapy dog, 'lifelong companion'
A Minneapolis family is asking for any and all help possible to find their beloved therapy dog, Sammy.
Sammy is a mid-sized, mostly black Bernese-poodle mix (or Berniedoodle) with a brown snout and legs and a white underbelly, and to 29-year-old Daniel Stoltman, the dog has been a true lifeline.
Stoltman suffers from depression and he says Sammy has helped him through some really tough times over the last couple of years.
Sammy was last seen in Loring Park on March 3. Stoltman said he spent that evening, well into the dark, searching for his pet.
The family filed a police report and since then, they’ve tacked up countless fliers and posted on several social media sites.
Stoltman and his dad, Kevin Stoltman, have not given up their efforts or their hope, and they can’t imagine having to replace Sammy.
It cost about $15,000 and a year-and-a-half of time to properly train Sammy to be a therapy dog, Kevin said. To Daniel, the cost of losing a companion has been even greater.
“I just expected to always have him around. And one bad event really took that, so it’s tough,” Daniel said after discussing the plans he had to take on more camping adventures with Sammy.
“When I think about replacing him and the amount of time it would take, that is really difficult,” Kevin added. “So if anybody out there knows where he is, if you know — or if you have him — please call us.”
The family has offered a $750 reward for his safe return.
If you see a dog that might be Sammy, the family asks that you call or text them directly at 612-719-7463.
Doors Open Minneapolis is growing to become one of the more anticipated events of the and this weekend is your chance to get in on the action.
From 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, participants can choose venues they’d like to explore and get a closer look at areas typically closed off to the public.
Details on the event can be found online.
San Antonio Spurs (62-20, second in the Western Conference) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (49-33, sixth in the Western Conference) Minneapolis; Sunday,…
San Antonio Spurs (62-20, second in the Western Conference) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (49-33, sixth in the Western Conference)
Minneapolis; Sunday, 7:30 p.m. EDT
LINE: Spurs -4.5; over/under is 215.5
WESTERN CONFERENCE SECOND ROUND: Spurs lead series 2-1
BOTTOM LINE: The San Antonio Spurs visit the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference second round with a 2-1 lead in the series. The Spurs won the last meeting 115-108 on Saturday, led by 39 points from Victor Wembanyama. Anthony Edwards led the Timberwolves with 32.
The Timberwolves are 31-21 against Western Conference opponents. Minnesota is sixth in the Western Conference with 33.0 defensive rebounds per game led by Rudy Gobert averaging 7.5.
The Spurs are 36-16 against Western Conference opponents. San Antonio is fourth in the Western Conference with 16.3 fast break points per game led by Julian Champagnie averaging 3.0.
The Timberwolves’ 13.8 made 3-pointers per game this season are just 0.8 more made shots on average than the 13.0 per game the Spurs allow. The Spurs average 13.6 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.5 more made shots on average than the 12.1 per game the Timberwolves allow.
TOP PERFORMERS: Julius Randle is averaging 21.1 points, 6.7 rebounds and five assists for the Timberwolves. Naz Reid is averaging 1.6 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games.
Wembanyama is averaging 25 points, 11.5 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 3.1 blocks for the Spurs. De’Aaron Fox is averaging 18.6 points and 6.2 assists over the last 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Timberwolves: 6-4, averaging 111.1 points, 47.3 rebounds, 24.9 assists, 6.1 steals and 4.7 blocks per game while shooting 45.4% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 112.1 points per game.
Spurs: 7-3, averaging 116.9 points, 46.5 rebounds, 25.9 assists, 7.7 steals and 7.7 blocks per game while shooting 48.3% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 105.5 points.
INJURIES: Timberwolves: Donte DiVincenzo: out for season (leg).
Spurs: David Jones Garcia: out for season (ankle).
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