Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz put himself into quarantine Monday after a member of his security detail tested positive for COVID-19, while U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar said her husband has been hospitalized with COVID-19.
St. Thomas law student tests positive for COVID-19
A University of St. Thomas Law School student has tested positive for COVID-19 and is recovering, the university announced in an email on Friday after receiving confirmation from the Minnesota Department of Health.
St. Thomas moves to flexible grading policy after COVID-19 forces classes online
University of St. Thomas undergraduate classes are moving to a flexible grading policy for spring 2020, according to an email sent Friday from Executive Vice President and Provost Richard Plumb. Director Emily Haugen and Assignment Editor Jack Stanek have the story.
St. Thomas students petition for pass/fail grading amid COVID-19 pandemic
St. Thomas sophomore Zach Schuster posted a petition asking the University of St. Thomas to offer a pass/fail learning option Wednesday after the university’s recent transition to online learning. Reporter Annie Terry has the story.
Life under quarantine: St. Thomas student shares story
After being sent home from the Rome Bernardi campus March 6, St. Thomas sophomore Julia Lindell was told, along with 47 other St. Thomas students, to not be on campus. This is a part of the 14-day quarantine and self-monitoring period Bernardi returners are required to follow. University Affairs Editor Justin Amaker has the story.
Local poet Keno Evol encourages imagination at St. Thomas
Keno Evol, a local poet and founder of the nonprofit Black Table Arts held a poetry workshop at St. Thomas Feb. 26. This workshop brought an artistic and creative lens to St. Thomas’ observance of black history month. Reporter Annie Terry has the story.
COVID-19 UPDATE: St. Thomas extends online classes for remainder of semester
The University of St. Thomas will remain online for the remainder of the spring 2020 semester, university President Julie Sullivan wrote in an email Monday. Students living on campus are encouraged to move out as early as possible before leaving for spring break.
News in :90 – March 13, 2020
All St. Thomas classes will move online beginning Monday, March 16 until Tuesday, April 14 and St. Thomas Public Safety and St. Paul Police Department continue to investigate robberies that occurred within minutes of one another on Selby Avenue this past Wednesday. Production Editor Kat Barrett has today’s News in :90.
PHOTO SLIDESHOW: Now-resolved, St. Paul teacher strike affects St. Thomas student teachers
Claudia Lundgren, a St. Thomas student and student-teacher at Central High School, planned a presentation to work toward her teaching license for Tuesday, March 10, but the St. Paul Federation of Educators began their strike Tuesday, pausing her progress. The St. Paul teacher strike ended Friday, March 13 with educators going back to school at 1 p.m. Reporter Joey Swanson has the story.
BREAKING: St. Thomas moves to online classes beginning Monday, March 16
All St. Thomas classes will move online beginning Monday, March 16 until Tuesday, April 14, according to an email announcement from university President Julie Sullivan on Thursday.
St. Thomas recognized as Military Friendly School for third straight year
St. Thomas has been recognized as a Military Friendly School for the third straight year, moving up to a bronze level designation. Reporter Burke Spizale has the story.
Public Safety issues all-clear alert after robbery near campus
Public Safety issued an all-clear alert after notifying the community at 4:14 p.m. about a student robbed on Selby Avenue near Cretin Avenue Wednesday. Director Emily Haugen has the story.
AP: Minnesota up to 5 cases of COVID-19; U shifts to online
Minnesota health officials on Wednesday confirmed the state’s fourth and fifth cases of the coronavirus. Meanwhile, the University of Minnesota announced it would suspend in-person instruction at its five campuses at least through April 1.
News in :90 – March 11, 2020
Joe Biden’s path to the Democratic presidential nomination widened significantly, A federal court in Cincinnati will hear Ohio’s Down syndrome abortion ban legal arguments, and St. Thomas says normal operations will continue despite COVID-19 concerns. Ad/PR Representative Althea Larson has today’s News in :90.
St. Thomas says normal operations will continue despite COVID-19 concerns
The University of St. Thomas announced in-person classes will continue as normal as of Tuesday, March 10, even as several universities across the country transition to online classes because of COVID-19 concerns.