Among the 16 people who were killed in a hot air balloon crash in Texas over the weekend were a couple celebrating their 17th wedding anniversary and a researcher whose work focused on treating burn victims, grieving family members said.
Florida night club shooting leaves 2 dead, 17 wounded
Florida is again reeling from a mass shooting at a nightclub, but instead of being committed by a terrorist spouting Islamist ideology, this rampage may have started with an argument over a rap performance. Police have not yet released a motive.
Memo details allegations against ex-archbishop of St. Paul
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Lawyers investigating a Minnesota archbishop in 2014 found compelling and credible allegations from nearly a dozen people that he engaged in sexual misconduct and harassment, then retaliated when his advances were rejected, according to an internal church document made public this week. Although Archbishop John Nienstedt eventually stepped down under fire as …
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St. Thomas president Julie Sullivan reacts to police shootings
Members of the St. Thomas community received a letter on July 8 expressing shared grief with all those impacted by the recent shootings in Minnesota, Louisiana and Texas.
Larry Blake is new Chaplain and Director of Campus Ministry
The Rev. Larry Blake has been appointed as the new chaplain and director of Campus Ministry beginning in October, with the Rev. Larry Snyder serving as chaplain until his arrival.
St. Thomas adds microgrid energy source
The St. Thomas engineering department is breaking ground this August on a campus microgrid, intended to teach, research and test alternative energy sources.
Snapshot: Terror connections in Minnesota
Consider this article a crash course in everything you need to know about ISIS, radicalization, and Somalis in Minnesota.
41 dead in Istanbul airport attack; Turkish govt blames IS
Suicide attackers armed with guns and bombs killed 41 people and wounded hundreds at Istanbul’s busy Ataturk Airport, apparently targeting Turkey’s crucial tourism industry. The government blamed the attack on Islamic State extremists but there was no immediate confirmation from the group.
Econ students visit Delano to present on energy efficiency
Students from specific economics classes visited the city of Delano on May 31 to present their semester long projects that outlined the city’s plan to improve on energy efficiency.
St. Thomas senior dies
St. Thomas senior Denis Kato, 26, died early Sunday from a yet-unknown cause.
Muhammad Ali memorial plans
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Muhammad Ali and his innermost circle started a document years ago that grew so thick they began calling it “The Book.” Its contents will soon be revealed. In the pages, the boxing great planned in exacting detail how he wished to say goodbye to the world. “The message that we’ll be …
Prince’s death ruled an overdose
Prince died of an accidental overdose of fentanyl, a powerful opioid painkiller that is up to 50 times more potent than heroin, autopsy results released Thursday show.
No charges in Jamar Clark case
For the second time this year, authorities say there is not enough evidence to charge two white Minneapolis police officers in the November shooting death of a black man after a confrontation.
Public Safety alerts St. Thomas community of armed robbery
Two St. Thomas students were victims of an armed robbery Sunday morning on the 1600 block of Iglehart Avenue, according to Public Safety.
USG approves to rename Campus Way to Dorsey Way
USG has approved the changing the name of Anderson Student Center’s second-floor hallway from Campus Way to Dorsey Way after the school’s first African-American student.