Emmy Award-winning journalist Lynn Walsh joins TommieMedia’s Emily Haugen on In Depth to discuss the Trusting News project and media literacy.
In Depth with Lynn Walsh – April 22, 2021
News in :90 – April 22, 2021
Hundreds of people turned out Wednesday at Shiloh Temple International Ministries for the public viewing for Daunte Wright and St. Thomas graduate student Olivia DeMeuse died on April 16. Sports Editor Olivia Paradise has today’s News in :90.
News in :90 – April 21, 2021
Derek Chauvin was convicted on three charges Tuesday, the Justice Department is opening an investigation into policing practices in Minneapolis and Columbus police shot and killed a teenage girl. Ad Sales & Promotions Director Hope Hansen has today’s News in :90.
Government center crowd celebrates verdicts
A crowd of hundreds celebrated outside of Hennepin County Government Center following news that former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was convicted of murder and manslaughter in the death of George Floyd last summer. TommieMedia’s Emily Rudie, Mia Laube, Scout Mason, Luana Karl and Angeline Terry were there to capture the moment.
Tensions, anticipation turn to relief, celebration at George Floyd memorial
Leading up to the verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial, tensions and anticipation were high at 38th Street and Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis, the site where George Floyd died beneath the knee of the former Minneapolis officer. When word of the guilty verdicts spread, relief and celebration erupted. TommieMedia’s Justin Amaker, Sam Larson, Irene Shin and Leila Weah were there to capture the moment.
News in :90 – April 20, 2021
The jurors in the Derek Chauvin trial continue deliberations Tuesday morning after closing arguments Monday. Former Vice President Walter Mondale, a liberal icon, passed away at 93 on Monday. TM Creative Director, Elizabeth Neil has today’s News in :90.
In Depth with Mark Osler – April 16, 2021
St. Thomas law professor and former federal prosecutor Mark Osler joins TommieMedia’s Angeline Terry to discuss the murder trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin.
St. Thomas student finds success with music group 3leaf
St. Thomas junior Isaac Heilman and University of Minnesota junior Jacob Grimm make up the genre-less music group 3leaf that released its sixth single, “Magnetic,” on Feb. 12 to its Spotify, which boasts 1800 monthly listeners. University Affairs Editor Scout Mason has the story.
News in :90 – April 15, 2021
Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin will not testify in his murder trial, former Brooklyn Center police officer Kim Potter faces her first court appearance today and St. Thomas will administer COVID-19 vaccines on campus. Director Mia Laube has today’s News in :90.
News in :90 – April 14, 2021
The police officer who shot Daunte Wright resigned, St. Thomas Racial Justice Initiative held a prayer service and the judge at Derek Chauvin’s trial turned down a defense request to acquit Chauvin. Reporter Ireland Langer has today’s News in :90.
Fatal shooting of Daunte Wright prompts protests, St. Thomas prayer service
St. Thomas campus buildings and services closed at 9:30 p.m. Tuesday in response to a 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Minneapolis and St. Paul curfew prompted by protests after Brooklyn Center police officer Kim Potter fatally shot Daunte Wright, a 20-year-old Black man; Potter resigned Tuesday along with Brooklyn Center Police Chief Tim Gannon.
News in :90 – April 13, 2021
Brooklyn Center police chief, Tim Gannon described Sunday’s shooting and death of Daunte Wright, 20, as an accidental discharge. All classes and events at St. Thomas were cancelled Monday evening starting after 5pm. Ad/ PR Representative, Sophie Triplett has today’s News in :90.
St. Thomas sophomore learns to make music from her bedroom
St. Thomas sophomore Bella Nardini said she’s always been musically inclined. She will attempt to show this in the future with a “mini album” which will feature five to six songs across different genres. University Affairs Editor Scout Mason has the story.
News in :90 – April 8, 2021
George Floyd died from a lack of oxygen, a medical expert testified Thursday at Derek Chauvin’s murder trial, the U.S. government detained nearly 19-thousand children traveling across the Mexican border in March, and St. Thomas athletics welcomed new men’s hockey coach Rico Blasi. Reporter Emili Raeder has today’s News in :90.
RKaiV makes an impact with jewelry
For St. Thomas sophomore Kai Sanchez Avila, making jewelry has transformed from a hobby into a business that allows them to express themselves and give back to BIPOC communities. Chief Video Editor Emily Rudie has the story.