Four St. John Vianney College Seminary students have been reported to the Dean of Students office for possibly violating a quarantine triggered by a COVID-19 outbreak that had resulted in 33 resident cases as of Thursday. Production Editor Justin Amaker has the story.
AP: Walz eases restrictions on gyms and businesses, allows elementary schools to reopen
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.
MIAC winter sports decision postponed to January
The MIAC Presidents’ Council agreed Tuesday to continue planning for the possibility of winter sports competitions, according to a statement on its website. Sports Editor Joey Swanson has the story.
News in :90 – Dec. 15, 2020
St. Thomas reported 58 positive COVID-19 tests last week, the first doses of COVID-19 vaccines arrived in Minnesota, the Electoral College confirmed Joe Biden and the community gathered to remember a St. Thomas sophomore who died. Production Editor Justin Amaker has today’s News in :90.
COVID-19 UPDATE: St. Thomas positive cases rise slightly
Fifty-eight positive COVID-19 tests were reported last week by St. Thomas’ Center for Well-Being Monday, an increase of 11 from the previous week. Justin Amaker and Maggie Stout have the story.
Identically Different: Twin sisters 1,600 miles apart stay together with podcast
From being born one minute apart to now being over 1,600 miles apart, St. Thomas first-year student Claire Bentfield and her twin Rachel Bentfield, who attends school in Washington state, are staying connected through their weekly podcast. Chief Video Editor Taylor Shupe has the story.
AP: US allows emergency COVID-19 vaccine in bid to end pandemic
The U.S. gave the final go-ahead Friday to the nation’s first COVID-19 vaccine, marking what could be the beginning of the end of an outbreak that has killed nearly 300,000 Americans.
PHOTO SLIDESHOW: St. Thomas conducts second round of COVID-19 mass testing
A second round of asymptomatic COVID-19 mass testing took place Tuesday, Dec. 8 in the Anderson Athletic and Recreation Complex Field House. Taylor Shupe, Huda Alsomali and Joey Swanson have the story and slideshow.
News in :90 – Dec. 10, 2020
A memorial service will be held for Kyra Winslow, people will still have to wear masks and social distance for some time after vaccinations and a permit was granted to a church in western Minnesota that has been identified as a hate group. Videographer Kyra Taylor has today’s News in :90.
News in :90 – Dec. 9, 2020
President-elect Joe Biden’s win has been locked in under federal law, Minneapolis City Council members are now voting on whether or not to shrink the Minneapolis police department and Wisconsin has set new restrictions for bars and restaurants. Chief Video Editor Taylor Shupe has today’s News in :90.
News in :90 – Dec. 8, 2020
A St. Thomas sophomore died in a car crash, 12 St. John Vianney students tested positive for COVID-19 Friday and the first COVID-19 vaccination program in a western country began in the U.K. TMCreative Director Sarah McCarthy has today’s News in :90.
COVID-19 UPDATE: St. Thomas positive cases continue downward trend
Forty-seven positive COVID-19 cases were reported last week by St. Thomas’ Center for Well-Being Monday, a decrease of ten from the previous week. Joey Swanson, Justin Amaker and Maggie Stout have the story.
SJV students quarantining for two weeks after COVID-19 outbreak
According to an email from the Center for Well-Being Monday morning, all students in the St. John Vianney College Seminary have been asked to quarantine for the next two weeks “as a precautionary measure” after 12 students in the residence tested positive for COVID-19 Friday.
St. Thomas student grows business during COVID-19
When COVID-19 hit, almost everything shut down. However, like any good story, there are those who defy the odds. Vitality Roasting, a St. Paul based small-batch roaster, was able to open its doors as many other local spots had to close theirs. Reporter Scout Mason has the story.
St. Thomas’ annual Christmas Concert marches on virtually with Dec. 18 release
The 33rd annual St. Thomas Christmas Concert will be released online on Dec. 18 after being recorded in November at the Chapel of St. Thomas Aquinas and the Brady Education Center auditorium. Chief Video Editor Taylor Shupe has the story.