News in :90 – Sept. 14, 2021

Tropical storm Nicholas hit the Texas coast early today, four former police officers charged with violating George Floyd’s civil rights are scheduled to be arraigned today, and basketball recruit Ahjany Lee has committed to St. Thomas. Ad/PR Director Hope Hansen has today’s News in :90.

News in :90 – Sept. 13, 2021

New York public school student went back to in-person learning despite the enduring pandemic, the majority of the Greenwood Lake Wildfire has been contained, and the leader of an Illinois anti-government militia group faces sentencing for crimes involved in the bombing of a mosque. Assignment Editor Lauren Price has today’s News in :90.

News in :90 – Sept. 10, 2021

Hurricane Olaf impacted Los Cabos resorts, inflation at the wholesale level climbed 8.3% last month and Minnesota Senate Republicans have chosen Sen. Jeremy Miller to be the new majority leader. Chief Story Editor and Social Media Manager Scout Mason has today’s News in :90.

News in :90 – Sept. 9, 2021

Sen. Amy Klobuchar has been treated for breast cancer, a Ramsey County attorney will no longer prosecute felony charges from low-level traffic stops and President Joe Biden is toughening COVID-19 vaccine requirements for federal workers. Production Editor Mae Macfarlane has today’s News in :90.

News in :90 – Sept. 8, 2021

A prominent Minnesota GOP donor is being sued by an underage girl, the Minnesota State Fair wrapped up its run well below usual attendance and the St. Thomas men’s hockey team will play their first home game at the Xcel Energy Center. Director Justin Amaker has today’s News in :90.

Government center crowd celebrates verdicts

A crowd of hundreds celebrated outside of Hennepin County Government Center following news that former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was convicted of murder and manslaughter in the death of George Floyd last summer. TommieMedia’s Emily Rudie, Mia Laube, Scout Mason, Luana Karl and Angeline Terry were there to capture the moment.

Tensions, anticipation turn to relief, celebration at George Floyd memorial

Leading up to the verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial, tensions and anticipation were high at 38th Street and Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis, the site where George Floyd died beneath the knee of the former Minneapolis officer. When word of the guilty verdicts spread, relief and celebration erupted. TommieMedia’s Justin Amaker, Sam Larson, Irene Shin and Leila Weah were there to capture the moment.