Today, Azerbaijan and Armenian forces reached a ceasefire agreement, ending two days of fighting. President Joe Biden will create the American climate corps, aimed to boosting conservation and preventing disasters. Hennepin County Attorney’s Office announced on Tuesday that investigation into police shooting has concluded. Brand Operations Manager Errol Michelson has today’s News in :90.
News in :90 – Sept. 19, 2023
India expelled a senior Canadian diplomat, authorities have divided the Libyan city of Derna into four sections to prevent disease outbreaks and the Mississippi River’s low water level is causing transport restrictions. Managing Editor Owen Larson has today’s News in :90.
News in :90 – Sept. 18, 2023
Fox 9+ will be broadcasting St. Thomas athletic events for the 2023-24 season, marking a milestone in St. Thomas’ Division I journey. Protesters aimed their wrath at Joe Biden’s new oil and gas projects.The U.N. is pushing towards their goals to end extreme poverty, hunger and climate change. Design Lead Preston Yang has today’s News in :90.
St. Thomas Athletics scores broadcast deal with FOX 9+
FOX 9+ will be broadcasting St. Thomas Athletic events for the 2023-24 season. The broadcast will include select events from football, basketball, and hockey games at St. Thomas, according to an announcement made on Tuesday by Director of Athletics Phil Esten. University Affairs Editor Gwynnevere Vang has the story.
Metro Transit Union votes to approve strike
Members of Amalgamated Transit Union 1005, representing Minneapolis and St. Paul, voted in favor of a strike on Monday. Adam Mueller has the story.
News in :90 – Sept. 15, 2023
A 19-year-old man has been accused of holding his girlfriend captive in her dorm room at St. Catherine University, Hunter Biden was indicted Thursday on federal firearms charges and Libyan authorities have limited access to an inundated city to allow rescue teams to search. Photo and Video Manager Sumaii Gemechu has today’s News in :90.
News in :90 – Sept. 14, 2023
The United Auto Workers Union is preparing to strike as the deadline for negotiations loom, a suspect who shot a police officer in Iowa has been apprehended and a painting by Vincent Van Gogh has been recovered after being stolen in 2020. Eli Bieker has today’s News in :90.
What is USB-C, the charging socket that replaced Apple’s Lightning cable?
Apple is ditching its in-house iPhone charging plug and falling in line with the rest of the tech industry by adopting a more widely used connection standard. A big part of the reason is a European Union common charging rule that’s coming soon for the 27-nation bloc.
Man is accused of holding girlfriend captive in St. Kate’s dorm for days
A 19-year-old man is accused of holding his girlfriend captive in her dorm room at St. Catherine’s University while he raped, beat and waterboarded her for days until she escaped.
News in :90 – Sept. 13, 2023
Escaped murderer Danelo Souza Cavalcante was captured on Wednesday, massive flooding in the Libyan city of Derna killed at least 5,100 people and spiking gas prices pushed up inflation last month. General News Editor Anya Capistrant-Kinney has today’s News in :90.
Sports in :60 – Sept. 13, 2023
The NFL Players’ Association called for the league to switch all its fields to natural grass, the Minnesota Twins beat the Tampa Bay Rays 3-2 yesterday, and the St. Thomas volleyball team will travel to Green Bay to compete later this week. Managing Editor Owen Larson has today’s Sports in :60.
News in :90 – Sept. 12, 2023
Russia is replenishing its supplies of ammunition and is expected to turn to North Korea for support, a California law will require many large companies to disclose greenhouse gas emissions and the Carver County Library is considering the removal of “Gender Queer: A Memoir” at a meeting today. Opinions Editor Rhynn Paulson has today’s News in :90.
Ducklings hatch outside Frey Hall before finals week
After students spotted a duck nesting outside Frey Hall, the University of St. Thomas found itself as the temporary home to a new batch of ducklings on May 8, just ahead of finals week. Owen Larson has the story.
Minnesota moves to pass marijuana legalization
Minnesota is slated to pass a marijuana bill once it reaches Gov. Tim Walz’s desk by the end of the legislative session. The bill was passed by the majority Democrat House and Senate and is now in committees, after which it will head to Walz’ desk, who has previously vowed to sign the bill.
Robert Vischer inaugurated as St. Thomas’ 16th president
Robert K. Vischer was inaugurated Friday as the University of St. Thomas’ 16th president after a nationwide search to fill the office. Vischer’s selection followed his year-long tenure as interim president after the departure of his predecessor, Julie Sullivan. Sullivan was in attendance during the inauguration and wished Vischer well in a video recording.