University calls for student memorial statue

St. Thomas’ Art History department called on two artists to commission a piece of memorial art for students who have died during their time at the university that is hoped to go up by the end of September 2021. Libby Simpson has the story.

New information in Philando Castile shooting

A lawyer for a Minnesota police officer who shot a black driver said Monday his client thought he was approaching someone who resembled a suspect in an armed robbery — an assertion that could be pivotal as investigators review how the deadly traffic stop went down.