Garrison Keillor, the former host of “A Prairie Home Companion,” said Wednesday he has been fired by Minnesota Public Radio over allegations of what the network called improper behavior.
AP: Garrison Keillor fired, says he put hand on woman’s back
‘Superman, with more politics:’ St. Thomas football player publishes own book
Eric Dunn, a senior and offensive lineman for the St. Thomas football team, is in the process of self-publishing his first book, “The War of Humanity.”
Football advances despite ‘deplorable’ ball security
St. Thomas football escaped the second round of the NCAA playoffs with a 29-13 win over the Berry College Vikings, a game in which the Tommies fumbled five times and committed three turnovers.
Football holds on, advances to quarterfinals
Four Tommies fumbled a total of five times and lost two Saturday at O’Shaughnessy Stadium as St. Thomas held on to win 29-13 against Berry College.
AP: Franken apologizes for making some women ‘feel badly’
Democratic Sen. Al Franken issued a Thanksgiving explanation and apology in the wake of four women alleging that he had touched them inappropriately.
AP: Governor welcomes resignations of 2 Minnesota legislators
Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton on Wednesday welcomed the imminent resignations of two male lawmakers accused of repeated sexual harassment.
Anderson Student Center Christmas Tree: By the numbers
Designer Christine Hastings looks at the statistics behind the Anderson Student Center’s Christmas tree.
Minnesota jumps into no-tackle, seven-on-seven football craze
The St. Thomas football team currently has four former players from a Minnesota seven-on-seven team called Potenza, started by a St. Thomas graduate.
AP: 2nd woman accuses Sen. Al Franken of improper conduct
A second woman has accused Minnesota Sen. Al Franken of improper conduct, saying he put his hand on her bottom as they posed for a picture at the Minnesota State Fair in 2010 — after he had begun his career in the Senate.
Men’s soccer falls 1-0 in Elite Eight
The No. 4-ranked St. Thomas men’s soccer team fell 1-0 Sunday to host North Park University in the quarterfinal round of the NCAA playoffs.
The best coffee shops around campus
Designer Christine Hastings looks at the best coffee shops around the St. Thomas campus.
Football subdues Eureka, advances to second round
Eureka College football, led by the NCAA Division III second-leading rusher, clashed with D-III football’s best total defense and best defense against the run in the Tommies.
OPINION: Studying abroad should be mandatory
Columnist Jack Dodd argues that studying abroad should be mandatory because it gives students a unique perspective.
Men’s soccer cruises to 3-0 win, advances to quarterfinals
The St. Thomas men’s soccer team eliminated Otterbein University 3-0 Saturday in Chicago to advance to the quarterfinals of the NCAA playoffs.
Defense plays strong, Tommies advance
St. Thomas football defeated Eureka College 47-8 Saturday at O’Shaughnessy Stadium as the Tommie defense allowed only 46 yards on the ground.