The Biden administration on Friday escalated its dire warnings about a possible Russian invasion of Ukraine, saying it could take place within days, even as diplomatic efforts to resolve the crisis continued.
Men’s basketball outlasted by North Dakota 78-70
First-year guard Paul Burns dropped 22 points, leading the University of North Dakota to a 78-70 win over the St. Thomas men’s basketball team Thursday at Schoenecker Arena.
Cop safety cited in no-knock warrant ahead of Locke’s death
Authorities searching the Minneapolis apartment where Amir Locke was killed by a SWAT team member said a no-knock search warrant was necessary to protect the public and officers as they looked for guns, drugs and clothing worn by people suspected in a violent murder, according to documents made public Thursday.
Men’s basketball falls to UMKC 76-67
Despite graduate student guard Ryan Lindberg’s 16 first-half points, the St. Thomas men’s basketball team was unable to take down UM Kansas City Tuesday, losing 76-67 at Schoenecker Arena.
Amir Locke’s cousin arrested in probe that led to fatal raid
Authorities arrested Amir Locke’s 17-year-old cousin Tuesday in connection with the homicide investigation that led police to the Minneapolis apartment where a SWAT team officer fatally shot Locke while conducting a search warrant.
Trapped in Greece: How COVID-19 kept students abroad
St. Thomas students’ January Term trip to Greece went from “wonderful” to “absolute chaos” when five students had to stay behind after testing positive for COVID-19 days before their flight home was scheduled, causing some to miss two days of spring semester classes.
Tommies lose 3-2 nailbiter against St. Cloud State
After a come-from-behind win on Saturday, the St. Thomas women’s hockey team fell 3-2 in a fiery game to St. Cloud State despite junior forwards Maija Almich and Allie Monrean’s one goal performance Sunday at St. Thomas Ice Arena in Mendota Heights.
Scoring plagues Tommies as they lose 2-0 to No. 15 Michigan Tech
Graduate student goaltender Peter Thome saved 34 of 36 shots from No. 15 Michigan Tech, but the St. Thomas men’s hockey team was unable to put points on the board and lost 2-0 Saturday night at St. Thomas Ice Arena in Mendota Heights. (Lauren Price/TommieMedia)
St. Thomas women’s basketball falls 73-67 in OT to Oral Roberts
First-year forward Jade Hill brought the St. Thomas women’s basketball team within reach, but Oral Roberts held strong in an overtime battle that resulted in a 73-67 win for the Golden Eagles Saturday at Schoenecker Arena.
Tommies come from behind, fall 4-3 in shootout to No. 15 Michigan Tech
A come-from-behind goal by first-year forward Blaine Warnert evened the score at three-a-piece with less than five minutes remaining in regulation, forcing the St. Thomas men’s hockey team into overtime and a shootout, where the Tommies lost 4-3 to No. 15 Michigan Tech Friday night at St. Thomas Ice Arena in Mendota Heights.
Minneapolis mayor announces moratorium on no-knock warrants
The Minneapolis mayor on Friday imposed a moratorium on no-knock warrants after Amir Locke was killed this week as a SWAT team executed a search warrant.
Women’s basketball loses 62-57 thriller to UMKC
Despite first-year guard Jade Hill’s 22 points, St. Thomas was narrowly defeated by UM Kansas City 62-57 Thursday at Schoenecker Arena.
Dobchuck stops 47 in women’s hockey’s close 3-1 loss to No. 4 Wisconsin
Despite 47 saves by senior goaltender Alexa Dobchuk and a second period equalizing goal by junior forward Luci Bianchi, the St. Thomas women’s hockey team was unable to best No. 4 Wisconsin as they lost 3-1 Monday night at St. Thomas Ice Arena in Mendota Heights.
St. Thomas football travels near and far, adding 28 players on signing day
Coach Glenn Caruso added 28 student-athletes to the St. Thomas football roster Wednesday on the team’s second Division I National Signing Day.
St. Thomas community members share happiest moments of 2021 after 2 years of bad news
After nearly two years of pandemic life, St. Thomas community members shared their joys of 2021. From new jobs to birthdays to lifetime achievements, many members were able to have their happiest moments this year.