Sports in :60 – May 3, 2024

Carlos Alcatraz announced his withdrawal from the Italian Open because of an injury, a bill to legalize sports betting in Minnesota is in jeopardy over the arrest of senator Nicole Mitchell on a burglary charge, and the St. Thomas Men’s and Women’s Track and Field team hosted 16 teams at the Joe Sweeney Invitational. Anya Capistrant-Kinney has today’s Sports in :60.

News in :90 – March 1, 2024

A six-story shopping mall caught fire in the Bangladeshi capital had no fire exits. The most powerful Pacific storm of the season is forecast to bring up to 10 feet of snow into the Sierra Nevada. The Super Tuesday primaries next week will be the largest day of voting outside of the November election. Senior CME Anya Capistrant-Kinney has today’s News in :90.

Sports in :60 – Oct. 5, 2023

The Minnesota Twins advanced to the playoffs for the first time in 21 years. Former NHL Coach Kevin Constantine was suspended indefinitely by the Western Hockey League. St. Thomas Volleyball will play the University of Denver on Thursday Night. General News Editor Anya Capistrant-Kinney has today’s Sports in :60.

News in :90 – Sept. 13, 2023

Escaped murderer Danelo Souza Cavalcante was captured on Wednesday, massive flooding in the Libyan city of Derna killed at least 5,100 people and spiking gas prices pushed up inflation last month. General News Editor Anya Capistrant-Kinney has today’s News in :90.

Minnesota moves to pass marijuana legalization

Minnesota is slated to pass a marijuana bill once it reaches Gov. Tim Walz’s desk by the end of the legislative session. The bill was passed by the majority Democrat House and Senate and is now in committees, after which it will head to Walz’ desk, who has previously vowed to sign the bill.  

News in :90 – May 5, 2023

The World Health Organization said Friday that COVID-19 no longer qualifies as a global emergency. America’s employers added a healthy 253,000 jobs in April, evidence of a labor market that still shows surprising resilience. The first Hollywood strike in 15 years commenced Tuesday as the 11,500 members of the Writers Guild of America stopped working when their contract expired.