Indonesian authorities issued a tsunami alert Wednesday after eruptions at Ruang mountain sent ash thousands of feet high, Iran’s attack against Israel over the weekend has spurred bipartisan legislative action in Congress and the family of a Minnesota man who was killed by a state trooper during a traffic stop filed a federal civil rights lawsuit. Daniela Kopřivová has today’s News in :90.
Tommie softball bests North Dakota 10-3 in final game of weekend series
Sophomore center fielder Avery Wukawitz’s grand slam sparked a 10-3 victory for St. Thomas softball against North Dakota Sunday afternoon. Juan Del Valle has the story.
News in :90 – April 16, 2024
More potential jurors were dismissed as Trump’s hush money trial enters a second day, Pro-Palestinian demonstrators shut down airport highways and key bridges in major US cities and Minnesota Democratic leader disavows local unit’s backing of candidate accused of stalking a lawmaker. Owen Larson has today’s News in :90.
St. Thomas softball splits doubleheader with North Dakota
A three-run home run from sophomore infielder Abbi Stierlin in game two couldn’t keep St. Thomas softball from splitting their doubleheader with North Dakota Saturday afternoon. Sports CME Adam Mueller has the story.
Sports in :60 – April 12, 2024
Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese headline the list of 12 college players who were invited to the WNBA draft. Tristan Broz scored his second overtime goal of the NCAA Tournament. Kentucky has hired BYU’s Mark Pope as men’s basketball coach. Megan Farrell has today’s Sports in :60.
Court hears oral arguments on Anderson Arena environmental concerns
The Minnesota Court of Appeals heard oral arguments Thursday regarding the St. Paul City Council’s decision to not require an Environmental Impact Statement for the construction of the Lee and Penny Anderson Arena. Managing Editor Owen Larson has the story.
St. Paul Councilwomen visit campus to discuss local government and women in leadership
St. Paul City Councilwomen Mitra Jalali and Rebecca Noecker participated in a moderated question and answer event on Monday at St. Thomas. Sabrina Thompson has the story.
OPINION: Campus or simulation? Coming from Central Europe, it is all the same to me
Daniela Kopřivová writes about her experience as an international student living on campus.
News in :90 – April 9, 2024
Germany rejected allegations that it’s facilitating acts of genocide in Gaza at UN court, prosecutors urged the Supreme Court to reject Trump’s immunity claims in election subversion caseUber and Lyft have planned to exit Minneapolis in May over a city council ordinance requiring drivers to be paid at a higher rate. Livy Dunlap has today’s News in :90.
St. Thomas baseball falls 12-10, wins 9-8 in Omaha doubleheader
St. Thomas baseball split a Summit League doubleheader with Omaha on Saturday, losing the opener 12-10 before winning the second game, 9-8. Juan Del Valle has the story.
6-5 loss to Omaha spoils St. Thomas baseball’s home opener
St. Thomas baseball fell 6-5 to Omaha in their first game at Koch Diamond Friday afternoon. Sports CME Adam Mueller has the story.
News in :90 – April 4, 2024
Rescuers in Taiwan are searching for those missing or stranded after a major earthquake kills 10, the Minnesota Twins play the Cleveland Guardians today in the team’s home opener and the St. Paul Police Department is actively investigating recent burglaries at St. Thomas. Eli Bieker has today’s News in :90.
St. Thomas basketball’s Ahjany Lee enters transfer portal
Sophomore forward Ahjany Lee announced he was entering the transfer portal Friday, March 22 on X, formerly known as Twitter, leaving St. Thomas after two seasons. Sports CME Adam Mueller has the story.
News in :90 – April 2, 2024
World Central Kitchen charity halts Gaza operations after Israeli strike kills 7 workers, Donald Trump has posted a $175 million bond to avert asset seizure as he appeals NY fraud penalty and the U.S. District Court in Charleston South Carolina approved a 3M settlement over “forever chemicals” in public drinking water systems. Kevin Strus has today’s News in :90.
St. Thomas basketball star Parker Bjorklund’s unique journey to Division I basketball
St. Thomas men’s basketball forward Parker Bjorklund ended his career with 1,210 points, finishing No. 26 in program history. His journey to get to that final season was anything but ordinary. Sports CME Adam Mueller has the story.