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.
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.
Closing arguments have begun at the murder trial of former Police Officer Derek Chauvin and family members of St. Thomas students and staff are now eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine through the university. Production Editor Justin Amaker has today’s News in :90.
The United States nears 200 million vaccines administered and a theology textbook written by St. Thomas theology department members won the 2021 Textbook Excellence Award. Assignment Editor Joey Swanson has today’s News in :90.
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.
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.
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.
A black man died in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota Sunday after being shot by police during a traffic stop and the St. Thomas Art History department has called on two artists to commission memorial art for two students who died. Designer Liselle Diaz has today’s News in :90.
Prince Phillip, the husband of Queen Elizabeth II, died at 99, and president Joe Biden announced a half-dozen executive actions to combat gun violence in the United States. Photojournalist Connor Steil has today’s News in :90.
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.
St. Thomas President Julie Sullivan announced that the university is planning to hold an in-person graduation ceremony for the class of 2021 with each student allowed two guests. During Derek Chauvin’s murder trial Tuesday, Minneapolis police officers continued their testimony. The European Medicines Agency says it has found a possible link between the AstraZeneca vaccine and a rare clotting disorder. Meanwhile, St. Thomas’ rising case count leveled out at 17 last week for the second straight week. Assignment Editor Joey Swanson has today’s News in :90.
Minneapolis police chief testified that Derek Chauvin had clearly violated department policy. President Joe Biden announced that he is shaving two weeks off his May 1 deadline for the COVID-19 vaccine handout. St. Thomas showcased the women who have contributed to the Tommie community during Women’s History Month. Senior Reporter, Emily Haugen has today’s News in :90.
Dominion Voting Systems filed a $1.6 billion defamation lawsuit against Fox News Friday, and the George Floyd and Anti-Racist Street Art Database, founded by St. Thomas faculty, has reached over 27,000 site views. Opinions Editor Maddie Peters has today’s News in :90.
Three days after he was arrested outside of a Boulder, Colorado supermarket where 10 people were fatally shot, the suspect, Ahmad Al Aliwi Alissa, appeared in court Thursday, Minnesota has identified 89 coronavirus infections in people who have been fully vaccinated and some St. Thomas students in certain jobs are eligible to receive their vaccines earlier than others. Photographer Rachel Bartel has today’s News in :90.
The 15 jurors for the Derek Chauvin trial have been selected, disposable masks are creating a pollution problem worldwide and St. Thomas international students are facing problems due to visa delays, time differences and COVID-19 anxiety. Ad/PR representative Huda Alsomali has today’s News in :90.
