A new City Council member has proposed an ordinance that would require nearly every music-oriented venue in Minneapolis to make earplugs available to patrons for free.
Entrepreneurship students thrive in St. Thomas program
The University of Minnesota announced entrepreneurship students now own property rights to class projects, a benefit St. Thomas students already have.
Ukraine’s Crimea base taken, commander detained
Masked Russian-speaking troops on Wednesday seized control of Ukrainian naval headquarters in Crimea after it was stormed by militiamen.
Investigators comb scene of deadly chopper crash
A news helicopter crashed into a street and burst into flames Tuesday near Seattle’s Space Needle, killing both people on board.
Students grow vegetables for low-income communities
Biology professor Adam Kay helps lead a group of 15-18 students who have been working on the project in the John Roach Center greenhouse since last spring.
Students appointed to Strategic Planning subcommittees
St. Thomas’ Strategic Planning Steering Committee selected six students to work alongside staff and faculty members.
Public Safety warns against hazardous marijuana extract
Butane hash oil is becoming increasingly popular across the country, but Public Safety officials are warning against making and using it.
Prosecutors won’t charge Minnesota archbishop
Archbishop John Nienstedt will not face criminal charges in connection with an allegation that he inappropriately touched a boy in 2009.
Catholic Sisters Week celebrates good works of nuns
Sisters past and present are celebrated March 8 through 14, and St. Thomas Sister Katarina Schuth said she has a lot to celebrate.
Commuters anticipate an end to winter parking woes
After several snow emergencies and parking restrictions this year, commuter students are looking forward to putting a winter of difficult parking behind them.
Alumnus and explorer to deliver graduation speech
St. Thomas alumnus Daniel Buettner will speak to the largest graduating class in the university’s history.
Regional choral conference to feature Chamber Singers
The St. Thomas Chamber Singers were selected to participate in the American Choral Directors Association North Central region conference over spring break.
University loses 92 employees to retirement incentive
Seventy staff members and administrators and 22 faculty members will retire May 31.
Students raise awareness about protests in native Venezuela
Frustration and a desire to help is driving two St. Thomas students to raise awareness and support their friends and family on the streets of Venezuela.
Minn. bills would treat e-cigs as standard smokes
Scant scientific evidence about the health effects of electronic cigarettes might not stop efforts to regulate them like traditional tobacco products.