The hourly wage moves from $6.15 to $8, the first in a series of steps that will eventually set it at $9.50 an hour for big companies, including those with gross annual sales topping a half-million dollars.
Jury awards Ventura $1.8M in defamation case
On the sixth day of deliberations, the federal jury decided that the 2012 best-selling book defamed former Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura in its description of a bar fight in 2006.
University works to fill 43 positions
After a large number of staff and faculty took advantage of a retirement incentive St. Thomas offered, the university is working to fill 43 new staff positions out of the 72 openings.
Adjunct faculty votes 136-84 against union representation
St. Thomas is the second private college in the Twin Cities to vote on union representation for adjunct faculty this summer, and the first to vote “no” to a union.
Official: Malaysian plane shot down over Ukraine
A Ukrainian official said a passenger plane carrying 295 people was shot down Thursday over a town in the east of the country.
St. Thomas to use broader, more sensitive health survey
St. Thomas will participate in the American College Health Association student survey this fall, replacing a St. Thomas-specific survey which the university has issued since 2002.
Video game scholarships not an option at St. Thomas
Robert Morris University will be awarding scholarships to students who compete in League of Legends competitions. St. Thomas, however, has different parameters for financial aid.
High water levels cause problems for St. Thomas community
Record-breaking rainfall has made it challenging for some St. Thomas students and staff to get to campus over the past few weeks.
Weather delays South Campus construction
Construction for a new Physical Plant and engineering building was scheduled to be completed before the start of the 2014-15 school year, but has been delayed because of rainfall.
9 killed, dozens hurt in Chicago holiday shootings
Chicago Police Superintendent Garry McCarthy says shootings over the Fourth of July weekend that left at least nine people dead and more than 50 more injured included eight incidents that involved police.
Sullivan’s forums precede upcoming union vote
St. Thomas is the third private school in the Twin Cities to discuss union representation for adjuncts in recent weeks.
Nienstedt investigated for alleged misconduct
Archbishop John Nienstedt said he ordered the investigation himself after the claims were made against him.
The Rev. Larry Snyder appointed as vice president for mission
Snyder, a 1987 St. Thomas graduate, will return to St. Paul from Washington, D.C. work in the St. Thomas community.
Wellness Committee partners with Weight Watchers
Weight Watchers at Work was brought to action after St. Thomas faculty and staff members suggested it to aid employees to stay healthy and engaged in wellness.
Obama aims to put human face on economic struggles
Obama kicked off a series of “Day in the Life” visits Thursday at Minnehaha Park to put a human face on the economic policies Democrats are championing in this midterm election year.