Hip-hop artist Brother Ali, The New Standards and “American Idol” finalist Paris Bennett are among artists joining a benefit concert for victims of the North Minneapolis tornado.
Somali suicide bomber from Minnesota, militants say
The man who carried out a suicide bomb attack on a base in Mogadishu this week was a Somali-American from Minneapolis, according to the militant group al-Shabab. Abdullahi Ahmed, 25, was the suicide bomber who attacked an African Union peacekeeping base in Mogadishu, Somalia’s capital, on Monday, killing three, Al-Shabab said on its website.
Women breaking barriers in Navy, not SEALs
While America’s last 10 years of war have propelled women into new and far more risky roles across the military, there are still some doors that are closed. Chief among those are the special operations forces. But perhaps that door is inching open.
After European tour, challenges at home
While President Obama has traveled Europe, he has kept watchful on events at home as he’s devoted the week to the business of strengthening relationships with Western allies and marshaling support for democratic stirrings in the Middle East and North Africa. On Friday he arrived in Poland, the final stop on his itinerary.
Senator Franken calls for smartphone app privacy policies
Sen. Al Franken, D-Minn., sent letters to the two companies Wednesday asking that all apps for the iPhone, iPad and devices running Google’s Android software provide “clear and understandable privacy policies.” Such policies would tell users what personal information the app collects and how that information is used and potentially shared. Right now, it’s up to individual developers whether to spell that out.
Class of 2011 graduates in Anderson Athletic and Recreation Center field house
The St. Thomas undergraduate class of 2011 graduated Saturday in the Anderson Athletic and Recreation field house. The ceremony was held indoors because of rainy weather; however, the sun came out just as the undergraduate candidates processed into the field house.
The St. Thomas undergraduate class of 2011 graduated Saturday in the Anderson Athletic and Recreation field house. The ceremony was held indoors because of rainy weather; however, the sun came out just as the undergraduate candidates processed into the field house.
Liturgical Choir leaving for tour, pilgrimage in Europe
The St. Thomas Liturgical Choir is preparing to go to Europe for its international tour and pilgrimage. The choir will leave Monday, May 23, and will return June 1 after the 10-day trip.
BEAST promotes bike safety on campus
[slidepress gallery=”110518_BIKE_SAFETY”] In the midst of a recent bicycle death near the University of Minnesota campus, Bike Enthusiasts at St. Thomas, also known as BEAST, is repairing bikes to keep students safe.
USG initiatives to be continued next school year
As the academic year comes to a close, so do the three USG initiatives. USG conducted student surveys about a smoking ban on campus and worked to improve neighbor relations and transfer student experiences.
Concert showcases student-composed music
There were 11 pieces in total, ranging from rap and saxophone solos to vocal ensembles. Some of the work was even improvised on the spot.
Rooster feathers in high demand at bait shops and salons
Bait shop owners are worried about the high price of fly-fishing lures made of rooster feathers.
Interim men’s basketball coach hopes to continue Fritz’s legacy of success
Longtime assistant coach John Tauer has been named interim head men’s basketball coach for the 2011-2012 season after Steve Fritz retired as head coach Thursday.
Tauer is entering his 12th season as a coach, spending the past 11 years as Fritz’s right-hand man.
Longtime assistant coach John Tauer has been named interim head men’s basketball coach for the 2011-2012 season after Steve Fritz retired as head coach Thursday. Tauer is entering his 12th season as a coach, spending the past 11 years as Fritz’s right-hand man.
News in :90 – May 13, 2011
This is News in :90 for Friday, May 13, 2011.
News in :90 – May 12, 2011
This is News in :90 for Thursday, May 12, 2011.
WCCO to broadcast Tommie football next year
After the University of Minnesota Gophers left WCCO in March, air time opened on Saturdays and negotiations began between the station and St. Thomas.