Check out some fun holiday-themed events going on throughout the month in the Twin Cities.
Holiday events in the Twin Cities
Black Friday aftermath
About 56.9 million shoppers purchased Black Friday items in-store and online last week, and online sales saw a 9.5 percent increase from 2013.
Minn. ranks 5th in nation for student debt
The Project on Student Debt report also ranked St. Thomas as fourth in the state among private, nonprofit universities in Minnesota for highest debt after graduation.
Minn. in top 10 for best business states
Forbes Magazine ranked Minnesota as the ninth-best business state in its annual report released Nov. 12, falling one spot from 2013’s eighth-place ranking.
Twin Cities ranked high for LGBT friendliness
Both Minneapolis and St. Paul received perfect scores on the Human Rights Campaign’s 2014 Municipal Equality Index, which is used to rate LGBT inclusivity.
Junior leagues provide pipeline for men’s hockey
Although more prevalent in Division-I, a stop before college is becoming more common in D-II and -IIl, and the St. Thomas men’s hockey team is no different.
2014 Division III football playoff bracket
St. John’s lost to Wartburg in the second round of the NCAA Divison III football playoffs. TommieMedia will update the bracket throughout the tournament.
Healthy baking substitutes
Calories will be adding up fast as the holidays near, so design manager Genevieve Cossette found some healthy substitutions that will taste just as good as the original recipe.
Black Friday deals start sooner
In recent years, Black Friday offers have been stretching into Thanksgiving Day and, in some cases, even earlier.
2014 Division III football playoff bracket
St. Thomas lost to Wartburg in the first round of the NCAA Divison III playoffs. TommieMedia will update the bracket throughout the tournament.
Women make history in midterms
This year’s midterm election results showed a few firsts among women in American government.
2014 Division III football playoff bracket
St. Thomas will play Wartburg in the first round of the NCAA Division III tournament. TommieMedia will update the brackets throughout the tournament.
Minnesota gas prices drop below average
The current average is hovering around $2.90 – as opposed to around $3.20 a year ago – according to the Daily Fuel Gauge Report.
2014 Division III volleyball playoff bracket
The NCAA announced Monday that St. Thomas will host the first three rounds of the 2014 regional volleyball tournament.
Study shows physical activity improves GPA
According to a study conducted by a St. Thomas 2014 alumna, students who spend more time each week working out vigorously are more likely to have higher GPAs.