News in :90 – Nov. 8, 2022

Numbers for the record-breaking Powerball jackpot were drawn Tuesday morning, Tropical Storm Nicole headed toward Florida’s Atlantic coastline, and Election Day comes to the St. Thomas Campus. Brooke Paine has today’s News in :90.

Minnesota extreme drought affects St. Thomas

The U.S. Drought Monitor reported on Oct. 21 that over 78% of Minnesota is experiencing abnormally dry to severe drought conditions following its driest September on record, prompting extra irrigation efforts at St. Thomas to keep plants on campus hydrated enough to survive the winter, according to Director of Facilities Management Mandy Yang. Anya Capistrant-Kinney has the story.

News in :90 – Nov. 4, 2022

Research in Africa found a one-time dose of an experimental drug protected adults against malaria for at least six months. The Columbia Journalism Review unveiled a tool on Thursday that calculates the number of stories a missing person’s disappearance would net, based on demographics. A Minnesota man has pleaded guilty to threatening a U.S. senator, according to federal prosecutors. Rhynn Paulsen has today’s News in :90.

News in :90 – Nov. 3, 2022

North Korea fired at least six missiles into the sea Thursday, a gunman in Pakistan wounded former Prime Minister Imran Khan after opening fire on a campaign truck and the Houston Astros pitched the second no-hitter in World Series history on Wednesday. Callie Wing has today’s News in :90.

News in :90 – Nov. 1, 2022

South Korean officials admitted responsibility and apologized on Tuesday for the Halloween crowd surge that killed more than 150 people, 15 people were injured in a drive-by shooting Monday night in Chicago, and the University of St. Thomas celebrated Campus Sustainability Month in October. Rachel Obeakemhe has today’s News in :90.