Senior CME Anya Capistrant-Kinney gives her review of Blended 和 (Harmony): The Kim Loo Sisters, which plays at the History Theatre through May 26.
REVIEW: ‘Blended’ gives fresh perspectives in a new musical
Sports in :60 – May 3, 2024
Carlos Alcatraz announced his withdrawal from the Italian Open because of an injury, a bill to legalize sports betting in Minnesota is in jeopardy over the arrest of senator Nicole Mitchell on a burglary charge, and the St. Thomas Men’s and Women’s Track and Field team hosted 16 teams at the Joe Sweeney Invitational. Anya Capistrant-Kinney has today’s Sports in :60.
Clouds block Minnesota solar eclipse, cancel St. Thomas events
St. Thomas students were left disappointed on Monday as a rare total solar eclipse was blocked by dense cloud coverage over much of the Midwest. Emmy Schulz, Anya Capistrant-Kinney, Dom Trichtler and Sumaii Gemechu have the story.
REVIEW: ‘A Unique Assignment’ provides a snapshot of racial integration in the South
Senior CME Anya Capistrant-Kinney gives her review of “A Unique Assignment,” which runs at the History Theatre through April 7, 2024.
REVIEW: ‘Dune: Part Two’ is the sci-fi epic of the decade
“Lord of the Rings” and “Star Wars” comparisons are big shoes to fill for a 1965 400-page book that was often called “unadaptable.” But “Dune: Part Two” knocks these comparisons out of the water. Senior CME Anya Capistrant-Kinney gives her review.
News in :90 – March 1, 2024
A six-story shopping mall caught fire in the Bangladeshi capital had no fire exits. The most powerful Pacific storm of the season is forecast to bring up to 10 feet of snow into the Sierra Nevada. The Super Tuesday primaries next week will be the largest day of voting outside of the November election. Senior CME Anya Capistrant-Kinney has today’s News in :90.
REVIEW: ‘Argylle’ disappoints, leaving box office wide open
As Senior Content Managing Editor Anya Capistrant-Kinney explains in her review of the movie “Argylle,” the $200 million dollar film simply fails to hit the mark.
OPINION: Review: CTC’s “Grinch” technical elements steal the show
Senior Content-Managing Editor Anya Capistrant-Kinney gives her review of the Children Theatre Company’s production of “How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical.”
7 things to do in the Twin Cities this weekend
Looking for something to do in the Twin Cities this weekend? Here are General News Editor Anya Capistrant-Kinney’s top picks.
Arts professionals urge support for local theaters amid American theater crisis
Arts professionals are urging Minnesotans to return to theaters amid a local theater crisis that has seen two to three theaters closing per month across the country. Anya Capistrant-Kinney and Kevin Callahan have the story.
Sports in :60 – Oct. 5, 2023
The Minnesota Twins advanced to the playoffs for the first time in 21 years. Former NHL Coach Kevin Constantine was suspended indefinitely by the Western Hockey League. St. Thomas Volleyball will play the University of Denver on Thursday Night. General News Editor Anya Capistrant-Kinney has today’s Sports in :60.
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.
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.
News in :90 – May 5, 2023
The World Health Organization said Friday that COVID-19 no longer qualifies as a global emergency. America’s employers added a healthy 253,000 jobs in April, evidence of a labor market that still shows surprising resilience. The first Hollywood strike in 15 years commenced Tuesday as the 11,500 members of the Writers Guild of America stopped working when their contract expired.
Sen. Tina Smith staffer Julia Wickham visits St. Thomas
Sen. Tina Smith’s outreach director of energy, environment and agriculture, Julia Wickham, gave a roundtable talk to students of the Justice and Peace Movement on Thursday.