The Jewish Community Center in Highland Park was evacuated Monday morning due to a bomb threat, St. Paul police said.
Judge declines to dismiss case against cop in man’s death
A Minnesota judge on Wednesday declined to dismiss charges against a police officer who shot and killed a black man during a July traffic stop, saying it’s fair and reasonable for the case to go to trial.
Immigrant workers, families to protest by staying home
Organizers in cities across the U.S. are telling immigrants to miss class, miss work and not shop on Thursday as a way to show the country how important they are to America’s economy and way of life.
Budgets, club interaction discussed in first spring USG meeting
In its first meeting of the spring 2017 semester, the Undergraduate Student Government approved club budget requests, worked on ways to get on-campus clubs to interact with each other and discussed several in-house management issues.
Bruess to teach final classes at St. Thomas this spring
Spring semester is the last semester of teaching for long time Communications and Journalism and Family Studies professor Carol Bruess.
Fight on travel ban on hold; appeals court sides with states
The legal fight over President Donald Trump’s ban on travelers from seven predominantly Muslim nations is on hold after the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals refused to reinstate the order.
Two sexual assault alerts issued
Title IX Coordinator Danielle Hermanny received two sexual assault reports that occurred off-campus.
Senate confirms DeVos as Education secretary by narrowest margin
The Senate on Tuesday confirmed school choice advocate Betsy DeVos as Education secretary by the narrowest of margins, with Vice President Mike Pence breaking a 50-50 tie in a historic vote.
Student confronts Dowling Hall burglar
The USTALERT system sent out an email at 1 p.m. on Feb. 2 notifying the St. Thomas community of a burglary that occurred in Dowling Hall dormitory on Feb. 1.
AP: Trump fires Justice Dept. head over executive order defiance
President Donald Trump on Monday fired Sally Yates, the acting attorney general and a Democratic appointee, after she refused to defend in court his controversial refugee and immigration ban.
AP: Minnesota governor eyes fast return to work after collapse
Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton’s top staffer said he was OK and planned to return to work Tuesday after he collapsed during his State of the State speech.
St. Thomas launches online counseling services
On Dec. 5, the University of St. Thomas formally launched Learn to Live which offers online programs and tools for students struggling with stress, depression, low mood or social anxiety.
Globe University and Minnesota School of Business discredited, lose federal aid
Following allegations of fraud and misrepresentation, Globe University and the Minnesota School of Business will no longer be able to offer their students federal aid.
Health care premiums rise, St. Thomas student insurance changes
The University of St. Thomas used to offer students a health insurance plan, but the Affordable Care Act’s regulations have reduced demand, so the university stopped offering it to students. Now, premiums are rising nationwide, and everyone is feeling the impact.
News in :90 – Dec. 12, 2016
This is News in :90 for Monday, Dec. 12, 2016.