The Minneapolis NAACP sued the city of Minneapolis Wednesday over allegations that police officers used phony social media accounts to spy on activists without a legitimate public safety purpose. Ya Ya the giant panda landed Thursday in Shanghai after departing from the Memphis Zoo in Tennessee, where she spent the past 20 years on loan. U.S. cigarette smoking dropped to another all-time low last year, with 1 in 9 adults saying they were current smokers, according to government survey data released Thursday. Meanwhile, electronic cigarette use rose, to about 1 in 17 adults.
Walz, Omar and McCollum win reelection in Minnesota, Attorney General still up for grabs
The Associated Press called the Minnesota governor’s race for incumbent Democrat Tim Walz over Republican Scott Jensen at 10:26 p.m. on election night. TommieMedia’s election night coverage team has the story.
St. Thomas students and community members vote in midterm election
The University of St. Thomas’ McNeely Hall is a polling place for students and community members. Voters in Minnesota are considering candidates for governor and all statewide executive offices. Rori West and Derek Badger have the story.
St. Thomas celebrates 45 years of co-education
St. Thomas first opened its doors to female students on Sept. 7, 1977, making 2022 the 45th anniversary of co-education at St. Thomas. Derek Badger has the story on how St. Thomas has changed over the years.
Minnesota nurses ‘overloaded with patients,’ strike for higher wages and more staff
Nurses, hospital staff and supporters gathered outside of Children’s Minnesota-St. Paul and United hospitals Tuesday as part of the second day of a three-day nurses strike pressing for higher wages, resolving understaffing and more. Cam Kauffman and Derek Badger have the story.
News in :90 – May 10, 2022
Pulitzer prize-winning news coverage and books were announced on May 9, St. Thomas post-graduation job rates remain relatively high amid the COVID-19 pandemic, and 55 positive COVID-19 cases were reported by St. Thomas’ Center for Well-Being during the week of May 6. Reporter Derek Badger has today’s News in :90.
Top Stories – April 28, 2022
University President Julie Sullivan will be leaving St. Thomas and the universities public safety team has added a new furry friend. Join anchors Derek Badger and Natalie Hoepner for the latest on those and more on Top Stories.
St. Thomas parking issues persist during construction
Amid several construction projects on a changing St. Thomas campus, the lack of parking has affected many students’ daily lives, especially commuter students, leading some to “regret buying a pass at all.”
Sports in :60 – March 11, 2022
St. Thomas men’s basketball senior guard Anders Nelson has reportedly entered the transfer portal listed as a graduate transfer, St. Thomas men’s hockey goaltender Peter Thome has signed a professional contract with the Idaho Steelheads, and the Timberwolves extend their win streak to six games after defeating the Oklahoma City Thunder. Reporter Derek Badger has today’s Sports in :60.
Denver takes over, beats St. Thomas men’s basketball 91-80
Despite a career-high 22 points from junior forward Brooks Allen, St. Thomas men’s basketball fell 91-80 against the University of Denver Thursday at Schoenecker Arena.
The Locker Room with Swim and Dive – Feb. 24, 2022
St. Thomas swim and dive coach Scott Blanchard, swimmer John Gahnz and diver Peyton Ekmen joined TommieMedia’s Derek Badger on The Locker Room to discuss their first Division I Summit League Championships, where both men’s and women’s finished fifth.
News in :90 – Feb. 15, 2022
Olympic figure skater Kamila Valieva has been cleared to compete today following a doping investigation, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that Russia is ready to discuss military transparency and limits for mid-range missile deployment, and St. Thomas President Julie Sullivan will hold a virtual state of the university address this afternoon. Reporter Derek Badger has today’s News in :90.
2022 Tommie Award Finalists
St. Thomas seniors Thevni Lelwala, Kevyn Perkins and Adam Revoir have been selected as finalists for the 2022 Tommie Award, an annual honor given to a St. Thomas senior who “embodies the ideals of St. Thomas Aquinas through scholarship, leadership and campus involvement.”
On “a historic day,” Tommie Give Day donations bolster athletics budget
Students, staff and fans gifted over $1.2 million to St. Thomas athletics during Tommie Give Day on Nov. 9.
Quick start for men’s basketball not enough to overcome Montana State
Senior guard Xavier Bishop scored 20 points to lead Montana State University to a 72-65 win over the Tommies Saturday at Schoenecker Arena.