The worst flu season since the 2008 H1N1 outbreak has strongly affected Minnesotans, and one doctor predicts it may not end for at least another two months.
Minnesota struggles through worst flu season in 10 years
New member, clubs approved at Feb. 22 USG meeting
The St. Thomas Undergraduate Student Government swore in a new member, approved a new club, and approved funding for eight clubs at its Feb. 22 general council meeting.
News in :90 – Feb. 28, 2018
Dicks Sporting Goods’ halt of assault style rifles sales and age limitations on selling guns, a tweet from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School’s Principal regarding the return of students and the airlifting of Ethiopian Jews to Israel are all part of today’s News in :90 with MacKenzie Bailey.
AP: Conservative speaker appears at University of Minnesota
Conservative speaker Ben Shapiro appeared at the University of Minnesota for another in a series of talks aimed at spreading conservative ideas on campus.
News in :90 – Feb. 27, 2018
Ben Shapiro spoke at the University of Minnesota, the trial against Parkland High School shooter Nikolas Cruz has been postponed, and President Donald Trump announces he will take on the NRA over gun legislation. Reporter Brady Halbmaier has today’s News in :90.
Sports in :60 – Feb. 27, 2018
The Tommies take on Chapman University on Mar. 2, Hannah Spaulding expects to play this weekend after passing concussion protocol, and the Minnesota Timberwolves win against the Sacramento Kings. Reporter Kyle Manderfeld has today’s Sports in :60.
News in :90 – Feb. 26, 2018
Minnesota Olympians return home to a celebration in Duluth, Parkland High School students return to the school, and corporate sponsors drop partnerships with the NRA. Design Manager Christine Hastings has today’s News in :90.
Wellness Center campaign aims to unplug students from technology for week
Technology Mindfulness Week included a yoga lesson in the library, a convo hour designated to unplugging and relaxing in the Wellness Center, and an event teaching students how to minimize distractions on their devices.
An intoxication incident, a Flynn fire alarm and more in this week’s public safety briefs
An intoxicated student sleeping in the entryway to Murray-Herrick, a student setting off the Flynn fire alarm with an e-cigarette, and an employee receiving a head injury after slipping in standing water are all part of this week’s Public Safety briefs.
News in :90 – Feb. 23, 2018
A plane slides off a runway in Green Bay, Wisconsin, and Lindsey Vonn competes in what will probably be her last Olympic event. Reporter MacKenzie Bailey has today’s News in :90.
AP: Minnesota terror case shows challenge of predicting attacks
After Tnuza Jamal Hassan was stopped from flying to Afghanistan last September, she allegedly told FBI agents that she wanted to join al-Qaida and marry a fighter, and that she might even wear a suicide belt.
Top Stories – Feb. 22, 2018
The Wild Onion will close at the end of March, and a former St. Kate’s student is in custody in at Ramsey County Jail on suspicion of arson and federal terrorism. Join anchors Lauren Andrego and Noah Brown for the latest on those and more on Top Stories, a rundown of TommieMedia’s top content from the past two weeks.
News in :90 – Feb. 22, 2018
This is News in :90 for Thursday, Feb. 21 with University affairs editor Solveig Rennan.
Chemistry professor wins John Ireland award
Tom Ippoliti won the 2017 John Ireland Presidential award, which recognizes exemplary work as both a teacher and scholar.
Local bar to close after 20 years
Grand Avenue’s Wild Onion, a popular bar among St. Thomas students, is set to close on April 1 after being bought out by Red Cow.