India set another record on Monday for new coronavirus infections at more than 350,000, and Chloé Zhao became the first woman of color to win best director with “Nomadland” Sunday at the 93rd Academy Awards. Studio and Podcast Producer Kayla Mayer has today’s News in :90.
News in :90 – April 23, 2021
Rising COVID-19 cases across Minnesota are especially affecting middle and high school students, and some places across the U.S., including counties in Iowa, are having to turn down COVID-19 shipments due to low interest. Senior Reporter Emily Haugen has today’s News in :90.
Omega Ti women lift weights and boost confidence
New St. Thomas fitness club Omega Ti helps women gain muscle, exercise knowledge and build lasting friendships with a community of “strength sisters” that focus on women’s health and wellness in a male-dominated fitness world. Reporter Lauren Price has the story.
News in :90 – April 22, 2021
Hundreds of people turned out Wednesday at Shiloh Temple International Ministries for the public viewing for Daunte Wright and St. Thomas graduate student Olivia DeMeuse died on April 16. Sports Editor Olivia Paradise has today’s News in :90.
News in :90 – April 21, 2021
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.
St. Thomas MBA student dies
St. Thomas graduate student Olivia DeMeuse died after being hit by a car while walking on April 16, according to a statement from the St. Thomas Newsroom. Chief Story Editor and Social Media Manager Angeline Terry has the story.
Chauvin verdict inspires cheers, tears in downtown Minneapolis
Minneapolis resident Jesse Ecklund found himself kneeling on the ground with tears in his eyes upon hearing that former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty Tuesday on charges of second-degree unintentional murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter in the death of George Floyd.
Government center crowd celebrates verdicts
A crowd of hundreds celebrated outside of Hennepin County Government Center following news that former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was convicted of murder and manslaughter in the death of George Floyd last summer. TommieMedia’s Emily Rudie, Mia Laube, Scout Mason, Luana Karl and Angeline Terry were there to capture the moment.
Tensions, anticipation turn to relief, celebration at George Floyd memorial
Leading up to the verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial, tensions and anticipation were high at 38th Street and Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis, the site where George Floyd died beneath the knee of the former Minneapolis officer. When word of the guilty verdicts spread, relief and celebration erupted. TommieMedia’s Justin Amaker, Sam Larson, Irene Shin and Leila Weah were there to capture the moment.
Campus quiet after Chauvin’s verdict released
Campus remained quiet Tuesday after the jury announced guilty verdicts in the trial of Derek Chauvin, almost a year after the killing of George Floyd on Lake Street and 38th Avenue. Lauren Price, Macy Berendsen, Sydney LaBelle and Logan Sriharatsa has the story.
Derek Chauvin guilty of murder and manslaughter in Floyd case
Former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin has been convicted of murder and manslaughter in the death of George Floyd, the explosive case that triggered worldwide protests, violence and a furious reexamination of racism and policing in the U.S.
News in :90 – April 20, 2021
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.
AP: Walter Mondale, Carter’s vice president, dies at 93
Former Vice President Walter Mondale, a liberal icon who lost the most lopsided presidential election after bluntly telling voters to expect a tax increase if he won, has died. He was 93.
AP: Murder case against ex-cop in Floyd’s death goes to the jury
The murder case against former Officer Derek Chauvin in the death of George Floyd went to the jury Monday in a city on edge against another round of unrest like the one that erupted last year over the harrowing video of Chauvin with his knee on the Black man’s neck.
COVID-19 UPDATE: Positive cases decrease by nearly half
Thirteen positive COVID-19 cases were reported last week by St. Thomas’ Center for Well-Being Monday, a decrease of 16 from the previous week. Justin Amaker and Lauren Dettmer have the story.
