A memorial service will be held for Kyra Winslow, people will still have to wear masks and social distance for some time after vaccinations and a permit was granted to a church in western Minnesota that has been identified as a hate group. Videographer Kyra Taylor has today’s News in :90.
INFOGRAPHIC: Home gym alternatives
After Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced that gyms will be closed until Dec. 18, many students are left without access to gym equipment. Design Manager Maggie Stout offers alternative workout options students can do to stay active at home.
News in :90 – Dec. 9, 2020
President-elect Joe Biden’s win has been locked in under federal law, Minneapolis City Council members are now voting on whether or not to shrink the Minneapolis police department and Wisconsin has set new restrictions for bars and restaurants. Chief Video Editor Taylor Shupe has today’s News in :90.
News in :90 – Dec. 8, 2020
A St. Thomas sophomore died in a car crash, 12 St. John Vianney students tested positive for COVID-19 Friday and the first COVID-19 vaccination program in a western country began in the U.K. TMCreative Director Sarah McCarthy has today’s News in :90.
COVID-19 UPDATE: St. Thomas positive cases continue downward trend
Forty-seven positive COVID-19 cases were reported last week by St. Thomas’ Center for Well-Being Monday, a decrease of ten from the previous week. Joey Swanson, Justin Amaker and Maggie Stout have the story.
Sports in :60 – Dec. 7, 2020
The Minnesota Vikings defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars 27-24, Gregg Williams’ curious call cost the New York Jets their first win and South Carolina hired Shane Beamer as its head football coach. Chief Video Editor Taylor Shupe has today’s Sports in :60.
News in :90 – Dec. 7, 2020
Bob Dylan’s entire catalog of songs has been acquired by Universal Music Publishing Group, a bill may return nearly 12,000 acres of land in to the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe and Vitality Roasting was able to open its doors despite the pandemic. Logan Bahr has today’s News in :90.
PODCAST: The Medium – The art of the finale
In this episode of The Medium, hosts Maddie Peters and Song Johansen discuss what makes a good series or season finale, dive into examples of good and bad finales and catch up on the latest in the art and entertainment world.
News in :90 – Dec. 4, 2020
President-elect Joe Biden asks Americans to commit to 100 days of wearing masks, America’s employers scaled back their hiring and the 33rd annual St. Thomas Christmas concert will be released online. TM Creative Director Sarah McCarthy has today’s News in :90.
News in :90 – Dec. 3, 2020
Students with disabilities are experiencing academic setbacks during the pandemic, Vice President-elect Kamala Harris has named Tina Flournoy as her chief of staff, and a small plane crash-landed on a Minnesota interstate. Chief Story Editor and Social Media Manager Mia Laube has today’s News in :90.
News in :90- Dec. 2, 2020
Britain authorized a COVID-19 vaccine for use Wednesday, Attorney General William Barr declared the U.S. Justice Department has uncovered no evidence of voter fraud and there is a growing zero waste movement. Assignment Editor Burke Spizale has today’s News in :90.
INFOGRAPHIC: Zero waste swaps
According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 75.4% of plastic discarded in the United States ends up in a landfill. Designer Kristin Pearson shows easy swaps to decrease personal plastic waste production.
News in :90 – Dec. 1, 2020
Positive COVID-19 cases on campus fell by almost half, Arizona certifies President-elect Joe Biden as its winner and police will not open a major investigation into the disappearance of a monolith in Utah. Business Manager Mae Macfarlane has today’s News in :90.
COVID-19 UPDATE: St. Thomas cases drop by almost half, more mass testing opportunities to take place
Fifty-seven positive COVID-19 cases were reported last week by St. Thomas’ Center for Well-Being Monday, a decrease of 46 from the previous week. St. Thomas will also offer two more mass testing opportunities for students before the holidays. Justin Amaker and Maggie Stout have the story.
Sports in :60 – Nov. 30, 2020
The Minnesota Vikings defeated the Carolina Panthers 28-27, the annual battle for Paul Bunyan’s Axe was canceled and Vanderbilt’s Sarah Fuller became the first woman to compete in a Power 5 conference football game. Sports Editor Joey Swanson has today’s Sports in :60.
