Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced plans Wednesday to get children back into elementary schools and ease some restrictions on fitness centers and other businesses that were shuttered last month to curb the spread of COVID-19, though bars and restaurants will remain closed for indoor service through the holidays.
AP: Minnesota to close bars, restaurants, gyms for 4 weeks
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz plans to announce new COVID-19 restrictions on Wednesday that will shut down indoor dining at bars and restaurants, close gyms and fitness centers, and put organized indoor youth sports on hold for four weeks.
AP: Walz imposes new limits on bars, restaurants, gatherings
Minnesota bars and restaurants must stop serving at 10 p.m. and attendance at weddings, funeral and social gatherings will be limited under new restrictions Gov. Tim Walz announced Tuesday to try to slow the accelerating spread of the coronavirus.
St. Thomas perspectives abroad: London
From the pub scene to the culture of football, senior reporter Scott Sikich reflects on his experiences while studying abroad in London.
Minneapolis allows gender-neutral restrooms
The Minneapolis City Council recently ruled in favor of providing gender-neutral restrooms, and professor Cara Anthony says these have also been discussed on campus.
A less-extreme approach to college bars
Columnist Anne Gaslin decided not to drink during the first part of her final college semester, and she was surprised at what she found.
Bar-related assaults lead to safety concerns
Warm weather and a new school year have drawn larger crowds to bars near St. Thomas, but safety concerns have emerged after Public Safety reported two assaults.