St. Thomas COJO staff member Oyuna Uranchimeg has qualified for the American Paralympic curling team. Videographer Charlie Siddons and Reporter Jack Stanek profile Uranchimeg’s journey.
Boundary Waters mining battle
Northern Minnesota has long been known for its mining history. Videographer Charlie Siddons recaps the federal government’s decision to reopen mineral exploration around the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and reactions to the decision.
St. Thomas community denounces racism with sit-in
Hundreds of community members filled the Anderson Student Center Thursday afternoon at St. Thomas as part of a sit-in protest organized by the Black Empowerment Student Alliance. Chief Story Editor Solveig Rennan and Video Editor Charlie Siddons documented the event.
News in :90 – Oct 12, 2018
St. Thomas opens a new student lab, at least 11 people have been killed by Hurricane Michael, and Allianz Field enters its final quarter of construction. Video Editor Charlie Siddons has today’s News in :90.
Sports in :60 – Sept. 18, 2018
The Summit Cup cross country race is canceled due to rain, St. Thomas football player Will Toonin is named MIAC Football Special Teams Athlete of the Week and the Rugby Club beat Bemidji State 54-0. Video Editor Charlie Siddons has today’s Sports in :60.
Senior knockerball tournament raises money for scholarships
The Class of 2018 hosted a knockerball tournament April 26 to support St. Thomas scholarships. Video Reporter Charlie Siddons captured the sights and sounds of the event.
News in :90 – April 6, 2018
Michael Laurence Campbell is sentenced, Minneapolis is selected as one of 22 U.S. cities to take part a year-long effort to see how technology can improve transportation, and USG starts a new committee. Reporter Charile Siddons has today’s News in :90.
Cardboard exhibit at Science Museum fosters engineering, innovation
The Science Museum of Minnesota opened its Cardboard Engineering Gallery in January to promote innovation and design in children. It ran through March 15. Video reporter Charlie Siddons explored how the exhibit could be a good learning opportunity for all ages.
Sports in :60 – March 7, 2018
The season opener for St. Thomas baseball, the St. Thomas women’s basketball team playing in the sweet sixteen round for the NCAA women’s basketball tournament, and unprecedented interest in curling clubs across the country are all part of today’s Sports in :60 with videographer Charlie Siddons.
Winter sporting activity ‘Snowkiting’ gaining popularity
Snowkiting, a hybrid of skiing and kite flying, is a popular winter sporting trend that has started to garner the interest of Minnesotans looking for something to do with all the snow that’s still left.
News in :90 – Feb. 14, 2018
A stolen Ohio school bus, St. Thomas’ Art History gallery and penguins in California looking for love on Valentine’s Day are all part of Charlie Siddons’ News in :90.