St. Thomas Athletics Director Steve Fritz announced he will be retiring at the end of the 2018-2019 academic year.
St. Thomas AD Steve Fritz announces retirement
News in :90 – Sept. 10, 2018
Patrons are evacuated from a Buffalo Wild Wings in Moorhead, the new U.N. human rights chief warned about abuses worldwide, and the first woman to win the Miss America crown without having to don a swimsuit said she’s glad she didn’t have to. Production Editor Emily Sweeney has today’s News in :90.
News in :90 – Sept. 7, 2018
The final day of hearings of Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh begin, republican senate candidate Karin Housely uses her husband’s celebrity status in a new campaign ad, and Tesla stocks fall seven percent. Assignment Editor Althea Larson has today’s News in :90.
News in :90 – Sept. 6, 2018
A 6.7 magnitude earthquake strikes northern Japan, the Trump administration announces plans to sidestep a border policy, and Minnesota receives federal disaster relief funding. Director Noah Brown has today’s News in :90.
News in :90 – Sept. 5, 2018
A deadly tropical storm makes landfall in the U.S., the confirmation hearing for Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh begins, and new gene-modification research makes significant progress. Production Emily Sweeney has today’s News in :90.
New students march through the arches
New students took to Summit Avenue to participate in the yearly tradition of walking through the St. Thomas arches before the start of the school year. Director Noah Brown captured some moments from the event.
Football opens season with blowout over Trinity International
The St. Thomas football team kicked off the 2018 season with a 76-7 rout of NAIA opponent Trinity International.
AP: Sen. John McCain dead at 81
Sen. John McCain, a war hero whose career took him from the battlefields and prison camps of Vietnam to a 35-year career in Washington as a leader in the GOP, died Saturday after a battle with brain cancer. He was 81.
Government Affairs VP Hennes dead at 63
Doug Hennes, a staple in the St. Thomas community since the 1970s, died unexpectedly Thursday morning in his home. He was 63.
Under-Told Stories Project videographer shares stories from 20 years on the job
New Dehli-based videographer Rakesh Nagar has worked with the Under-Told Stories Project for over 20 years. Nagar is considered a valued member of the project and has assisted in capturing over 50 stories from India. After 20 years, he’s sharing all he’s learned while working with Fred de Sam Lazaro and the Under-Told Stories Project.
AP: Confusion swirls on border after Trump reversal on families
President Donald Trump’s order to stop separating migrant children from their parents spread confusion and uncertainty along the border, with no clear plan to reunite families but with growing signs the administration is dialing back its “zero tolerance” policy on those entering the U.S. illegally.
AP: Minnesota opens key hearing on Enbridge pipeline
Minnesota regulators opened a key hearing Monday meant to lead to a final decision on whether to approve a crude oil line proposed by Enbridge Energy.
AP: China announces equal penalties to retaliate for US tariffs
China’s government responded to a tariff hike on Chinese goods imposed by President Donald Trump by announcing it will impose penalties of “equal strength” on U.S. products.
AP: Texas Governor: 10 killed, 10 hurt in school shooting
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says 10 people are dead and 10 more wounded after a shooting at a high school in the town of Santa Fe.
Engineering professor awarded for student research help
St. Thomas engineering professor Brittany Nelson-Cheeseman was awarded the 2018 Undergraduate Research Award for demonstrating impactful faculty-student collaboration in undergraduate research.