Thousands of COVID-19 cases have emerged as college campuses begin opening up in the U.S. St. Thomas’ COVID-19 Preparedness Plan was put in place to keep the community healthy and continue to stay open through the semester. Design Manager Maggie Stout shows how students can safely navigate around campus.
Dr. Mahendra Amin was linked to allegations of unwanted procedures, President Donald Trump and Joe Biden campaign in Minnesota and Public Safety released its brief for the first week of classes. University Affairs Editor Annie Terry has today’s News in :90.
Patients and donors from several healthcare providers have been notified of a possible data breach, unemployment applications reach an all-time high and a St. Thomas student was robbed by two suspects. Web Manager, Sara Thibault has News in :90.
Hurricane Sally made landfall this morning, the Big Ten conference will return to football the weekend of October 24, the University of St. Thomas canceled January Term study abroad programs and U.S. citizens are barred from all but eight countries. Opinions Editor Maddie Peters has today’s News in :90.
An Edina hospital was locked down Monday night, a settlement was reached in the Breonna Taylor lawsuit and St. Thomas reported nine positive COVID-19 cases last week. Director Emily Haugen has today’s News in :90.
Nine positive COVID-19 tests between Sept. 5-11 were reported by St. Thomas’ Center for Well-Being: seven at the St. Paul campus and two at the Minneapolis campus. Justin Amaker, Joey Swanson and Maggie Stout have the story.
The NCAA has established a new COVID-19 medical advisory group, the Minnesota Vikings hosted the family of George Floyd and the Big Ten Conference presidents met Sunday to discuss the potential for a fall football season. Chief Story Editor/Social Media Manager Mia Laube has today’s Sports in :60.
President Donald Trump hosted his first indoor rally since June, a sheriff’s deputy in Georgia has been fired after being captured on video repeatedly punching a Black man during a traffic stop and crews are searching the Mississippi River in Washington County for a plane that’s overdue at a South St. Paul airport. Creative Director Sarah McCarthy has today’s News in :90.
Americans commemorate 9/11 today as the COVID-19 pandemic re configures anniversary ceremonies, deadly wildfires continue to spread in northwest Oregon as an estimated 500,000 has evacuated statewide and four former Minneapolis officers charged in the death of George Floyd are in court today for a hearing. Assignment Editor Burke Spizale has today’s News in :90.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison has moved all classes online, the Department of Health says the state has received more than 800 complaints of COVID-19 violations at restaurants and bars since mid-July and the Minnesota State High School League is increasing fees as much as 300% in order to make up for losses caused by the coronavirus. Production Editor Justin Amaker has today’s News in :90.
Campus livened up Saturday as St. Thomas students began moving in their belongings to campus housing, in a different fashion than usual amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Production Editor Justin Amaker and Chief Photo Editor Song Johansen have the story.
In TommieMedia’s sixth COVID-19 in my community report, Production Editor Kat Barrett reports from the Medtronic executive headquarters in Fridley, Minnesota. Medtronic is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of ventilators, which are needed right now for those struggling with COVID-19 related breathing problems.
In episode seven of Cold Facts, Hot Takes, Mae Macfarlane and Kayla Mayer talk about the conspiracies surrounding pop star Avril Lavigne and actor Keanu Reeves.
The Music Industry Club and KUST radio collaborated for the first time to create this year’s Sampler. Ten original songs were produced to be part of this album, all from St. Thomas students. Released May 1, 2020, multiple genres of music are represented. Videographer Rae Beaner has the story.
It is easy to become addicted to cell phones, tablets, laptops and more. Designer Maggie Stout looks at this situation and offers ideas on how to have a healthier relationship with your devices.
