Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton on Wednesday welcomed the imminent resignations of two male lawmakers accused of repeated sexual harassment.
AP: Governor welcomes resignations of 2 Minnesota legislators
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.
AP: Suspect in Mall of America stabbing had past mental issue
The man charged with stabbing shoppers at the Mall of America was charged last year with stabbing two staff members with a pen at an in-patient psychiatric unit.
How sleep deprivation affects college students
Designer Jana Hontanosas looks at facts about sleep deprivation among college students.
Students’ podcast draws laughs, big names
St. Thomas seniors Declan Brown and Andrew Inserra have been making noise around campus this semester with their satirical podcast, The Backpocket.
Tweet spurs debate over Bethel covenant
A section of Bethel University’s Covenant for Life Together condemning homosexual behavior has drawn scrutiny over the past few weeks after a tweet with a picture of the agreement gained over 850 likes.
Hacks to avoid sickness
Designer Jana Hontanosas looked at the best ways to avoid sickness as the weather gets colder.
Election how-to: St. Paul mayor’s race
Polls for St. Paul’s mayoral and school board elections will be open for voters to place ballots Tuesday from 7 a.m.to 8 p.m
News in :90 – Nov. 6, 2017
Authorities identify a suspect in the Texas shooting, and a degenerative brain disease threatens tackle football. Sports Editor Noah Brown has today’s News in :90.
AP: Manafort and Gates face decades in prison, millions in fines
Special counsel Robert Muller’s charges against former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort and two other aides marked a new phase in his sprawling investigation into Russia and President Donald Trump, underscoring the ongoing threat Mueller poses to the president.
Undergraduate Student Government meeting update: Oct. 19
The Undergraduate Student Government created two new clubs and swore in four new members at its Oct. 19 general council meeting.
Fondakowski, special teams lift Tommies to 41-13 halftime lead
Defensive back Chris Fondakowski blocked a punt and returned it 16 yards for a touchdown Saturday at O’Shaughnessy Stadium as St. Thomas jumped out to a 41-13 halftime lead over Bethel.
News in :90 – Oct. 25, 2017
This is News in :90 for Wednesday, Oct.25, 2017.
Scam emails surge, ITS warns: ‘do not click the link’
In a surge of phishing scams, hackers have compromised the private information of about 430 St. Thomas email accounts, according to Information Technology Services.
Caffeine’s effects on the brain
Designer Christine Hastings looks at the effects of caffeine on the brain.