The man who exchanged gunfire with a St. Paul Police Department officer on Thursday near the University of St. Thomas campus died from a head wound on Friday, according to the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. Senior Content Managing Editor Anya Capistrant-Kinney has the story.
News in :90 – Dec. 12, 2023
U.S. inflation ticked down against last month, Israeli forces carried out strikes across Gaza overnight and a Catholic priest was fatally stabbed in Nebraska. Rasamy Lee has today’s News in :90.
‘King of the north’ Sibell leads St. Thomas in 2-1 comeback victory over Mankato
The St. Thomas men’s hockey team sparked a furious comeback rally in the third period and defeated the Minnesota State Mavericks 2-1 on Saturday at St. Thomas Ice Arena. Karl Warner has the story.
News in :90 – Dec. 11, 2023
Israeli forces battled Palestinian militants on Monday. Students, lawmakers and religious leaders joined forces to denounce antisemitism on college campuses and their communities. More Americans are expected to travel farther from home over Christmas than last year. Khadim Ka has today’s News in :90.
Is fast fashion more common with college students?
Fast-paced fashion trends are on the rise, and college students have a critical role to play in the unsustainable practice. Cecilia Wallace has the story.
News in :90 – Dec. 8, 2023
A St. Paul police officer was shot in the leg and the suspect was critically injured in a shooting on Thursday afternoon. Rocket attacks on the U.S. embassy in Baghdad caused minor damage but no casualties earlier this morning. Harvard University president Claudine Gay has apologized for her remarks made during a congressional hearing on antisemitism. Justin Jones has today’s News in :90.
USG features Julie Thornton to talk about Title IX, discusses spring elections and approves a club
Julie Thornton, St. Thomas’ Title IX coordinator, attended the general Undergraduate Student Government meeting to discuss the impact of Title IX at St. Thomas on Nov. 30. University Affairs Editor Gwynnevere Vang has the story.
Officer and suspect injured in shooting near Cretin and Marshall avenues
A St. Paul police officer responding to a 911 call near Cretin and Marshall avenues was shot and a suspect was critically injured Thursday afternoon, according to the St. Paul Police Department.
News in :90 – Dec. 6, 2023
The humanitarian conditions in Gaza grow even more dire. Taylor Swift was names this year’s Time Person of the Year. This Tuesday the Senate approved 425 military promotions. Alejandro Vega has today’s News in :90.
St. Thomas facilities management works to limit Mississippi River pollutants
While pollutants like sediment, phosphorus, and bacteria have been decreasing in the Mississippi River, nitrogen and chloride have risen over the past forty years, according to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. Sydney Dorsey has the story.
News in :90 – Dec. 5, 2023
The rescue effort following the Mount Marapi Volcanic eruption is still underway, a new phase of the Israel-Palestinian conflict has erupted as Israel expands their offensive into Southern Gaza, and the University of St. Thomas has introduced a new fuel station intended for student athletes with diversity in mind.
New fuel station at St. Thomas puts athletes ‘above the mix’
This fall, the University of St. Thomas opened a new fuel station to keep student-athletes nourished on training days. The university’s sports dieticians believe that it will help St. Thomas make a place for itself in the Division I landscape. Adam Mueller has the story.
St. Thomas sophomore co-founds Minnesota youth water polo group
A St. Thomas sophomore is making a splash in the local water polo community, after co-founding the first youth water polo group in Minnesota. With its second season coming up this spring, founder Rory Lee said he hopes to expand the group by adding more teams. Marty Fischer has the story.
News in :90 – Dec. 4, 2023
The death toll from a mining tragedy last week has risen to 13 people. The Biden administration sent Congress an urgent warning about the need to approve tens of billions of dollars in military and economic assistance to Ukraine. Derek Chauvin was stabbed 22 times in prison. AP Wire Editor Grace Sutton has today’s News in :90.
News in :90 – Dec. 1, 2023
Former Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor dies at 93, Israel resumes airstrikes on Gaza, and six Black attorneys general speak with the AP on topical issues. Reporter Sabrina Thompson has today’s News in :90.