Minnesota bars and restaurants must stop serving at 10 p.m. and attendance at weddings, funeral and social gatherings will be limited under new restrictions Gov. Tim Walz announced Tuesday to try to slow the accelerating spread of the coronavirus.
President-elect Biden recites hymn written by St. Thomas professor, priest
In President-elect Joe Biden’s acceptance speech Saturday, he recited “On Eagle’s Wings,” a hymn written by University of St. Thomas artist-in-residence and St. Paul priest the Rev. Michael Joncas. Director Emily Haugen has the story.
News in :90- Nov. 10, 2020
Student affairs announced a “quiet period” in response to rising COVID-19 cases, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated holiday gathering guidance and local Air Reserve Base is categorized as “red” due to a rise in COVID-19 cases. Videographer Samantha Schindler has today’s news in :90.
COVID-19 UPDATE: St. Thomas positive cases skyrocket to 80; university enters “quiet period”
Eighty positive COVID-19 cases were reported last week by the University of St. Thomas’ Center for Well-Being Monday, the highest total recorded all year and a 58-case increase from the previous week. Two positive cases came from employees and 78 came from students; two of the 80 cases were from the Minneapolis campus.
News in :90 – Nov. 9, 2020
Pfizer said that data on its coronavirus vaccine suggested the shots may be 90% effective at preventing COVID-19 and Minnesota is adding more than a dozen free COVID-19 testing sites. Designer Kai Sanchez Avila has today’s News in :90.
AP: Pfizer says COVID-19 vaccine is looking 90% effective
Pfizer said Monday that an early peek at the data on its coronavirus vaccine suggests the shots may be a robust 90% effective at preventing COVID-19, putting the company on track to apply later this month for emergency-use approval from the Food and Drug Administration.
AP: Biden defeats Trump for White House, says ‘time to heal’
Democrat Joe Biden defeated President Donald Trump to become the 46th president of the United States on Saturday and offered himself to the nation as a leader who “seeks not to divide, but to unify” a country gripped by a historic pandemic and a confluence of economic and social turmoil.
USG hosted Karen Lange, decided special elections and approved new clubs at its Oct. 29 meeting
Vice President of Student Affairs Karen Lange spoke, USG voted in special elections and two new clubs were approved at the Undergraduate Student Government general council meeting Thursday, Oct. 29. University Affairs Editor Annie Terry has the update.
AP: Biden wins White House, vowing new direction for divided US
Democrat Joe Biden defeated President Donald Trump to become the 46th president of the United States on Saturday, positioning himself to lead a nation gripped by historic pandemic and a confluence of economic and social turmoil.
News in :90 – Nov. 6, 2020
Democrat Joe Biden takes the lead in Pennsylvania and Georgia Friday morning, President Trump advances accusations of voter fraud and UST President Julie Sullivan establishes a new naming committee. Videographer Emily Rudie has today’s News in :90.
AP: Twin Senate runoffs in Georgia could shape Biden presidency
The outcome in several contested states will determine whether Joe Biden defeats President Donald Trump. But if the Democratic challenger wins, the ambitions of a Biden presidency could well come down to Georgia.
AP: Biden on cusp of presidency after gains in Pennsylvania
Democrat Joe Biden was on the cusp of winning the presidency on Friday as he opened up narrow leads over President Donald Trump in the critical battlegrounds of Georgia and Pennsylvania. Those put Biden in a stronger position to capture the 270 Electoral College votes needed to take the White House.
News in :90 – Nov. 5, 2020
Democrat Joe Biden pushes closer to 270 Electoral College votes, Minnesota law enforcement arrested more than 600 demonstrators who marched onto Interstate 94 Wednesday night and St. Thomas dance and women’s lacrosse will join TommieMedia in the Locker Room. Photojournalist Irak Saenz has today’s News in :90.
Committee formed for long-term principles in renaming campus structures
In response to information uncovered regarding Loras Hall’s namesake, a committee was formed to provide long-term principles guiding St. Thomas in renaming campus structures, St. Thomas President Julie Sullivan announced in an email Thursday. Sam Larson and Casey Eakins have the story.
AP: Democrats losing paths to Senate control as GOP hangs on
Hopes fading for Senate control, Democrats had a disappointing election night as Republicans swatted down an onslaught of challengers and fought to retain their fragile majority. Several races remained undecided into Wednesday and at least one headed to a runoff in January.
