Pope Francis becomes the first pope to endorse same-sex civil unions, Governor Tim Walz says that the $1.9 billion public works bill he passed will improve infrastructure and St. Thomas sports teams have been practicing under COVID-19 guidelines. Reporter Sam Larson has today’s News in :90.
A person handing out inflammatory materials was trespassed, two individuals rode scooters inside the Anderson Athletic and Recreation Complex and a St. Thomas employee cut a finger. These and more are part of the Public Safety briefs for Oct. 1-15.
17 Million Americans have voted ahead of the general election, a new testing program has started in Hawaii, and the Minnesota State Senate passed a 1.9 billion dollar construction package. Photojournalist Grace Hahn has today’s News in :90.
A second wave of COVID-19 hit Europe, the Minnesota House convened to try to pass a public works construction borrowing package and University of St. Thomas student clubs and organizations may host in-person events with more than 25 attendees. Designer Lauren Dettmer has today’s News in :90.
The former Minneapolis police officer charged with murder in the death of George Floyd posted bail on Wednesday and was released from prison.
Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon and Ramsey County Elections Administrator Emily Hunt answered students’ questions about voting and the upcoming election at a Voting 101 panel hosted by St. Thomas Wednesday. Business Manager Mae Macfarlane has the story.
Voter registration information checkpoints were at St. Thomas promoting National Voter Registration Day Tuesday to remind citizens to vote. Reporter Andrés Tejeda and Chief Photo Editor Song Johansen have the story.
Dr. Mahendra Amin was linked to allegations of unwanted procedures, President Donald Trump and Joe Biden campaign in Minnesota and Public Safety released its brief for the first week of classes. University Affairs Editor Annie Terry has today’s News in :90.
Wildfires rage across California, Minnesota schools began their academic year Tuesday and St. Thomas President Julie Sullivan gave the university’s first virtual convocation address Tuesday. Sports Editor Joey Swanson has today’s News in :90.
Minnesota state officials on Thursday unveiled a plan to reopen schools this fall that gives districts some flexibility to toggle between in-person and online learning, but reserves the right for the state to step in if the coronavirus gets out of control.
Gov. Tim Walz said Wednesday he is mandating Minnesotans wear face masks to help stem the spread of the coronavirus following a recent rise in cases statewide.
As the Trump administration pushes full steam ahead to force schools to resume in-person education, public health experts warn that a one-size-fits-all reopening could drive infection and death rates even higher.
A majority of the members of the Minneapolis City Council said Sunday they support disbanding the city’s police department, an aggressive stance that comes just as the state has launched a civil rights investigation after George Floyd’s death.
The University of St. Thomas will close campus and cancel classes on June 4 and 5 to recognize the life and death of George Floyd, university President Julie Sullivan wrote in an email Tuesday afternoon. Director Emily Haugen has the story.
After Gov. Tim Walz extended Minnesota’s stay-at-home order to May 18, Minnesotans flocked to their local parks to get out and do something while adhering to social distancing guidelines. Videographer Rae Beaner has the story.
