A car crash that occurred around 12:15 p.m. disrupted traffic for an hour after a stolen car collided with a gray Honda at the intersection between Cretin and Marshall Avenues on Thursday. Senior CME Anya Capistrant-Kinney has the story.
St. Thomas Athletics inducts six into Hall of Fame
St. Thomas Athletics inducted six new members into its hall of fame, including four individuals and two teams at an induction ceremony on Oct. 27 in Woulfe Alumni Hall. Senior CME Anya Capistrant-Kinney has the story.
7 things to do in the Twin Cities this weekend
Looking for something to do in the Twin Cities this weekend? Here are General News Editor Anya Capistrant-Kinney’s top picks.
Arts professionals urge support for local theaters amid American theater crisis
Arts professionals are urging Minnesotans to return to theaters amid a local theater crisis that has seen two to three theaters closing per month across the country. Anya Capistrant-Kinney and Kevin Callahan have the story.
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.
Sports in :60 – Sept. 21, 2023
The Minnesota United lost against the Los Angeles Galaxy, the Minnesota Lynx lost to the Connecticut Sun, and St. Thomas volleyball is set to begin confererence play. Sam Pickett 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.
Sen. Tina Smith staffer Julia Wickham visits St. Thomas
Sen. Tina Smith’s outreach director of energy, environment and agriculture, Julia Wickham, gave a roundtable talk to students of the Justice and Peace Movement on Thursday.
St. Thomas holds sixth annual Run for Ronald charity race
St. Thomas hosted the sixth annual Run for Ronald charity race for the Ronald McDonald House Charities on Saturday. Participants ran around campus twice before arriving at the finish line next to the Anderson Student Center.
St. Paul ordered to court for Summit Trail Plan, failed to comply in data practices statue
The City of St. Paul has been ordered to appear in court for allegedly violating a Minnesota Data Practices Act in its Summit Avenue Regional Trail Plan, according to Ramsey County court documents dated April 12.
News in :90 – March 7, 2023
Four Americans who traveled to Mexico last week to seek health care got caught in a deadly shootout and were kidnapped. An explosion in a seven-story commercial building in Bangladesh’s capital on Tuesday killed at least 14 people and injured dozens. The Minnesota House approved a $1.9 billion public infrastructure package with bipartisan support Monday evening for fixing up roads, bridges, water systems, college facilities and parks and trails across the state.
St. Paul unveils 90% plan for proposed Summit Avenue Regional Trail amid community backlash
Community opposition over the city of St. Paul’s draft plan for the proposed Summit Avenue Regional trial has continued to grow over concerns of safety, parking, and possible tree loss. Some Summit residents and community members are also concerned that the trail’s construction could result in changes to the street’s historic boulevard.
OPINION: Review: ‘Hello, Dolly!’ delights at Theater Latté Da
Anya Capistrant-Kinney gives her review of Theater Latté Da’s “Hello Dolly!,” playing at the Ritz Theater until March 26.