Mitch McConnell, the longest-serving Senate leader in history who maintained his power in the face of dramatic convulsions in the Republican Party for almost two decades, will step down from that position in November.
The White House said Tuesday it is preparing additional “major sanctions” on Russia in response to opposition leader Alexei Navalny’s death last week in an Arctic penal colony.
Residents of Grace and Cretin Halls were informed by email on Tuesday that the St. Paul Fire Department will conduct a training exercise from 9 a.m. until noon in the McCarthy Gym on Wednesday, Feb. 21. Managing Editor Owen Larson has the story.
The Undergraduate Student Government invited Athletics Director Phil Esten to discuss St. Thomas’ move into Division I sports, while USG also discussed special elections and club awards at the first Undergraduate Student Government meeting of the semester on Thursday, Feb. 8. USG CME Gwynnevere Vang has the story.
Grace Hall residents expressed frustration after construction on the Lee and Penny Anderson Arena suddenly diverted walking paths to the dorm Tuesday morning. AP Wire CME Kevin Lynch, University Affairs CME Gwynn Vang and reporter Elaina Mankowski have the story.
The St. Thomas football program announced the recruitment of 12 players on Wednesday for National Signing Day, marking the beginning of the 2024 regular signing period for Division I football. AP Wire Editor Kevin Lynch has the story.
Four students were elected into the Undergraduate Student Government general council and were sworn in at the last general council meeting of the semester on Dec. 14. USG Editor Gwynn Vang has the story.
The Undergraduate Student Government announced that the spring election voting dates will be on Dec. 12 and Dec. 13 on TommieLink. The general council also appointed a spring transfer senator and approved the Pre-Health club’s name change to Pre-Med/PA. University Affairs CME Gwynn Vang has the story.
The man who exchanged gunfire with a St. Paul Police Department officer on Thursday near the University of St. Thomas campus died from a head wound on Friday, according to the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. Senior Content Managing Editor Anya Capistrant-Kinney has the story.
A St. Paul police officer responding to a 911 call near Cretin and Marshall avenues was shot and a suspect was critically injured Thursday afternoon, according to the St. Paul Police Department.
This fall, the University of St. Thomas opened a new fuel station to keep student-athletes nourished on training days. The university’s sports dieticians believe that it will help St. Thomas make a place for itself in the Division I landscape. Adam Mueller has the story.
A St. Thomas sophomore is making a splash in the local water polo community, after co-founding the first youth water polo group in Minnesota. With its second season coming up this spring, founder Rory Lee said he hopes to expand the group by adding more teams. Marty Fischer has the story.
Derek Chauvin was stabbed in prison 22 times by a former gang leader and one-time FBI informant who told investigators he targeted the ex-Minneapolis police officer because of his notoriety for killing George Floyd.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba insisted on Wednesday that NATO allies are showing no sign of war fatigue and remain committed to helping Ukraine defend itself against Russia and take back occupied territory.
Israel and Hamas agreed to extend their cease-fire for two more days past Monday, raising the prospect of a longer halt to their deadliest war and further exchanges of militant-held hostages for Palestinians imprisoned by Israel.
