The St. Thomas baseball team lost 12-0 to the University of Minnesota Wednesday, the Minnesota Wild broke a four game losing streak Wednesday to the Philadelphia Flyers, the Minnesota Timberwolves won against the Golden State Warriors and the MLB lockout continues to its 92 day. Reporter Elijah Todd-Walden has today’s Sports in :60.
Russians could face prison sentences of up to 15 years for spreading information that goes against the government’s position on the war in Ukraine, Russian troops seized the biggest nuclear power plant in Europe Friday and the Minnesota senate held its first votes Thursday on a package of Republican-backed education bills promoted as a “Parents Bill of Rights.” Reporter Nkechukwu Akpati has today’s News in :90.
St. Thomas assistant women’s hockey coach Marty Sertich, junior forward Maija Almich and senior forward Anna Erickson joined TommieMedia’s Natalie Hoepner in the Locker Room to talk about their recent 2021-2022 season and incoming recruits for next year.
Russian forces captured a strategic Ukrainian port and besieged another. Russian forces have taken over the local government in the port city of Kherson. Kare-TV morning anchor announces backing of the forward party of Minnesota. Ruth Moder had todays News in :90.
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said that the federal reserve system will begin raising interest rates this month in an effort to restrain surging inflation, a 31-year-old with a gun held hostages at a St. Paul Speedway gas station, and President Julie Sullivan announced her decision to step down from her position at St. Thomas to become President of Santa Clara University. Angelica Franaschouk has today’s News in :90.
Joe Biden will deliver his first State of the Union address Tuesday at 8 p.m. CT, Russian forces bombarded the central square in Ukraine’s second-largest city, and St. Thomas Campus Ministry and the Office for Mission held an ecumenical prayer Friday for justice and peace in Ukraine. Ad/Pr Rep. Ethan Erickson has today’s News in :90.
St. Thomas baseball took their first Division I victories, defeating Sacred Heart 2-0 and 3-2 this weekend. Softball took five losses on the weekend at the Mardi Gras Mambo in Youngsville, Louisiana. Women’s hockey was swept in its best-of-three series against Minnesota in the WCHA playoffs, falling 4-0 Friday and 5-0 Saturday. Scout Mason has today’s Sports in :60.
Russian and Ukrainian delegations met for talks today amid high hopes but low expectations for any diplomatic breakthrough. Exact death tolls are unclear, but the U.N. human rights chief said 102 civilians have been killed and hundreds wounded in five days of fighting. Macy Berendsen has today’s News in :90.
The St. Thomas men’s basketball team fell 91-80 against Denver and the Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 119-114. Designer Isabel Brown has today’s Sports in :60.
Russian troops bore down on Ukraine’s capital Friday in an invasion of a democratic country that has fueled fears of wider war in Europe and triggered worldwide efforts to stop Russia, three former Minneapolis police officers were convicted of violating George Floyd’s civil rights, and the Twin Cities have lifted the indoor mask mandate this Thursday. Reporter N.k. Akpati has today’s News in :90.
St. Thomas swim and dive coach Scott Blanchard, swimmer John Gahnz and diver Peyton Ekmen joined TommieMedia’s Derek Badger on The Locker Room to discuss their first Division I Summit League Championships, where both men’s and women’s finished fifth.
Ukraine’s leadership said at least 40 people have been killed so far in what is called a full scale assault. The U.S. congress is largely backing Biden’s decision to confront Russia with escalating sanctions for the crisis in Ukraine. Ella has today’s News in :90.
The jury in the federal hate crimes trial of three white men convicted in Ahmaud Arbery’s killing has reached a verdict, a powerful winter storm with heavy snow and ice has created dangerous travel conditions and the St. Thomas executive budget committee announced the university is offering to purchase Town and Country Club golf course. Ad/PR Representative Bella Bot has today’s News in :90.
The St. Thomas women’s basketball team lost 83-42 to South Dakota State Saturday at Schoenecker Arena. The St. Thomas men’s hockey team defeated Lake Superior State 2-1 Friday at St. Thomas Ice Arena and lost 5-1 against the Lakers Saturday at home. Production Editor Natalie Hoepner has today’s Sports in :60.
The St. Thomas women’s hockey team lost 7-1 against No. 1-ranked University of Minnesota, the St. Thomas women’s basketball team lost 73-46 against the University of South Dakota, the St. Thomas Swim and Dive team is competing in the first-ever Summit League Championships in Fargo, and the St. Thomas men’s basketball team lost 81-60 against the University of South Dakota. Director Scout Mason has today’s Sports in :60.
