A swarm of bees forced a nearly two-hour disruption to the quarterfinal match between Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev at the BNP Paribas open on Thursday. The Tommie Softball team will play their second game of the season against the hosting Boise State Broncos at 1:00 today. St. Thomas Baseball travels to Greeley, Colo. to open conference play against the Northern Colorado Bears. Justin Jones has today’s Sports in :60.
News in :90 – March 15, 2024
A ship carrying 200 tons of aid approached the coast of Gaza. Severe storms with probable tornadoes tore through several central U.S. states. Saint Paul residents are looking forward to the annual St. Patrick’s Day parade. Marty Fischer has today’s News in :90.
OPINION: College campuses shouldn’t be the only walkable communities
Kendall Shostak explores the benefits of walkable communities, and argues that college campuses should not be the only pedestrian-focused places in the United States.
News in :90 – March 14, 2024
Relatives of hostages held in Gaza since Oct. 7 faced deeper concerns over a lack of a cease-fire deal, Donald Trump arrived at a federal courthouse in Florida in a case surrounding classified documents held at Mar-a-Lago and people around the world are celebrating Pi Day. Ellen Folska has today’s News in :90.
News in :90 – March 13, 2024
House passes bill that could ban Tik Tok, Russia threatens use of nuclear weapons, Lack of snow causes concerns of wildfire by DNR.
Morgan Hanson has today’s News in :90.
House passes bill that would lead to a TikTok ban if Chinese owner doesn’t sell. Senate path unclear
The House on Wednesday passed a bill that would lead to a nationwide ban of the popular video app TikTok if its China-based owner doesn’t sell, as lawmakers acted on concerns that the company’s current ownership structure is a national security threat.
St. Thomas men’s basketball’s season ends with 59-49 loss to SDSU
St. Thomas men’s basketball fell to South Dakota 59-49 in the Summit League semifinals in Sioux Falls Monday night, ending the Tommies’ postseason run. Sports CME Adam Mueller has the story.
News in :90 – March 12, 2024
An aid ship loaded with some 200 tons of food set sail for Gaza, President Joe Biden told a special counsel that he never meant to retain classified information and the Vikings have found a replacement for quarterback Kirk Cousins. Jaydin Fairbanks has today’s News in :90.
St. Thomas men’s hockey season ends with 3-2 loss to Lake Superior
St. Thomas men’s hockey fell to Lake Superior State 3-2 after a late-game, odd-bounce goal in game three of the Mason Cup playoff series Sunday night at St. Thomas Ice Arena. Assignment Editor Madeline Combs has the story.
Blinken will attend an urgent meeting with Caribbean leaders as Haiti’s violent crisis grows
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is scheduled to meet with Caribbean leaders in Jamaica on Monday as part of an urgent push to solve the spiraling crisis in Haiti, while pressure grows on Haiti’s Prime Minister Ariel Henry to resign or agree to a transitional council.
Sports in :60 – March 11, 2024
St. Thomas men’s hockey ends their 2023-24 season with a loss, St. Thomas women’s basketball falls to the University of South Dakota, and the St. Thomas men’s basketball team defeats the North Dakota State Bison. Opinions CME Cecelia Wallace has today’s Sports in :60.
St. Thomas men’s basketball bests NDSU 68-58, advances to semifinals
Sophomore guard Kendall Blue and a cast of Tommies outshot North Dakota State and nabbed a 68-58 win in the Summit League quarterfinals Sunday night in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, moving St. Thomas to the semifinals. Sports CME Adam Mueller has the story.
News in :90 – March 11, 2024
“Oppenheimer” wins big at the Oscars, President Biden’s concerns grow over a possible invasion of Rafah, and an edited family photo sparks concerns over the Princess of Wales’ health. Ad/PR specialist Emmy Schulz has today’s News in :90.
St. Thomas women’s basketball eliminated by South Dakota 70-57
Sophomore guard Amber Scalia’s 22 points in the fourth-quarter couldn’t overcome the 70-57 loss to South Dakota in the Summit League quarterfinals Sunday afternoon in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Sports CME Adam Mueller has the story.
Tommies trump Lakers 4-2 in game two of quarterfinals
Junior forward Liam Malmquist and sophomore forward Lucas Wahlin set the tone early in a 4-2 victory over Lake Superior State Saturday night at St. Thomas Ice Arena and kept hope alive in a win-or-go-home scenario. Juan Del Valle has the story.