North Korea’s missile launch Wednesday suggests underwater testing for the first time in three years, the Minnesota Historical Society is holding public hearings across the state on whether to rename historic Fort Snelling, and students at Winona State University have a new housing option at a local assisted living facility. Photojournalist Tina O’Malley has today’s News in :90.
St. Thomas Communication and Journalism department reconstructs curriculum
Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences Yohuru Williams announced in July the reconstruction of the Communication and Journalism (COJO) department.
News in :90- Oct. 1, 2019
Five people were injured after a man crashed a car into a bakery and protests in Hong Kong continue. Reporter Burke Spizale has today’s news in :90.
Thousands gather to celebrate the life of former Archbishop Harry Flynn
Thousands of people, including bishops, priests, a cardinal and community members filled St. Paul’s Cathedral to celebrate the life of former Archbishop Harry Flynn.
News in :90 – Sept. 30, 2019
Archbishop Harry Flynn’s funeral was held, a drainage problem is requiring Minnesota United FC to replace the grass at Allianz field, and St. Thomas students will now be able to donate guest passes to help students facing food insecurity. Reporter Justin Amaker has today’s News in :90.
St. Thomas launches meal donation program
From Sept. 23 to Oct. 7, students can donate their guest passes to help St. Thomas students facing food insecurity. This is a new program that is designed for students to help fellow Tommies.
PHOTO SLIDESHOW: Men’s soccer scores six goals against St. Olaf for first decisive win
The St. Thomas men’s soccer team rolled over St. Olaf 6-1 Saturday, moving to (2-1, 3-3-3 overall) on the season.
Dougherty Family College research lab provides opportunities
Dougherty Family College students are now able to gain hands-on experience in their biology and geology courses with a new research lab on the Minneapolis campus.
News in :90 – Sept. 26, 2019
For the entire month of September, St. Thomas sophomore Wyatt Amdahl is walking shoeless, acting director of national intelligence Joseph Maguire began his testimony before the House Intelligence Committee, and a homeless man in Duluth pleaded guilty to starting a fire that destroyed the Adas Israel Synagogue. Reporter Mia Laube has today’s News in :90.
St. Thomas student going a month without shoes
For the entire month of September, St. Thomas sophomore Wyatt Amdahl is walking everywhere he can without shoes to raise money and awareness for those who do not have them.
St. Thomas student charged in campus bomb threats
Ray Ghansham Persaud, 20, who is accused of making several hoax bomb threats at the University of St. Thomas over the last six months, made his first appearance Tuesday afternoon in U.S. District Court in Minneapolis.
News in :90 – Sept. 24, 2019
A public visitation and vigil for Archbishop Emeritus Harry Flynn will be held Sunday evening at St. Mary’s Chapel, the Washington Post reports that President Trump ordered his staff to freeze millions in aid to Ukraine, and police fired tear gas and water cannons at rock-throwing students in Jakarta, Indonesia. Reporter Emilie Cleveland has today’s News in :90.
St. Thomas bomb threat suspect arrested
The U.S. Attorney’s Office announced Tuesday an arrest and charge against St. Thomas student Ray Ghansham Persaud, 20, for hoax bomb threats against the university over the last six months, including the Sept. 17 incident.
Former archbishop and St. Thomas board chairman Flynn dies
The Most Rev. Harry Joseph Flynn, archbishop emeritus of the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis, died Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, at age 86.
Tommie Shelf addresses food insecurity
In an effort to address food insecurity, St. Thomas students and the surrounding community will be able to receive a bag of groceries at the new Tommie Shelf every month.