Drugmaker Merck asked U.S. regulators to authorize its pill against COVID-19, a Southern California beach reopened after an undersea pipeline leaked crude oil into the waters and a shootout at a busy St. Paul bar left a woman dead and 14 injured. Reporter Natalie Hoepner has today’s News in :90.
A new report sheds light on how world leaders, politicians, billionaires, and other have used offshore accounts to shield assets collectively worth trillions of dollars, Pope Francis and dozens of religious leaders signed a joint appeal to commit to ambitious climate targets and Minnesota Republican activists picked former state Senator David Hann as the next leader of their party. Reporter Owen Larson has today’s News in :90.
The recommendation from federal authorities about children receiving the COVID-19 vaccine could cause the first significant jump in vaccinations seen in months, Facebook is putting a hold on the development of a kids’ version of Instagram and the University of Minnesota is taking action to curb violent crimes in Dinkytown.
California Governor Gavin Newsom remains in office after a recall vote, Minnesota House Democrats vote to expel Representative John Thompson from their caucus following allegations of domestic violence and questions about residency, and St. Thomas’ Center for Well-Being reports six positive COVID-19 cases during the first week of class. Web Manager Lauren Dettmer has today’s News in :90.
Hurricane Olaf impacted Los Cabos resorts, inflation at the wholesale level climbed 8.3% last month and Minnesota Senate Republicans have chosen Sen. Jeremy Miller to be the new majority leader. Chief Story Editor and Social Media Manager Scout Mason has today’s News in :90.
Sen. Amy Klobuchar has been treated for breast cancer, a Ramsey County attorney will no longer prosecute felony charges from low-level traffic stops and President Joe Biden is toughening COVID-19 vaccine requirements for federal workers. Production Editor Mae Macfarlane has today’s News in :90.
A prominent Minnesota GOP donor is being sued by an underage girl, the Minnesota State Fair wrapped up its run well below usual attendance and the St. Thomas men’s hockey team will play their first home game at the Xcel Energy Center. Director Justin Amaker has today’s News in :90.
Jim Klobuchar, a longtime Minnesota newspaper reporter, and columnist and the father of u.s. senator Amy Klobuchar died Wednesday and St. Thomas dining services is in the process of purchasing a food truck, which is expected to be on campus in early August. Reporter Safiya Mohamed has today’s News in :90.
The St. Thomas tennis teams will be cut next year, violence continues to escalate in the Middle East and House Republicans ousted Liz Cheney as the No. 3 GOP leader. Web Manager Hallie Doce has today’s News in :90.
More than 7,000 St. Thomas students, staff, and facility have been at least partially vaccinated according to a University email on May 6. St. Thomas men’s hockey will play MSU- Mankato as part of Hockey Day Minnesota 2022. Photographer Madeline Combs, has today’s News in :90.
Employers in the United States added 266,000 jobs last month, which is sharply lower than in March, and China’s trade with the U.S. and the rest of the world surged by double digits in April as consumer demand recovered. Reporter Josie Morss has today’s News in :90.
Just under two-thousand individuals of the St. Thomas community received the first shot of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, at McCarthy Gym on Friday and Saturday. Macalester College is now the first Minnesota college to require the COVID-19 vaccine for returning students and staff next fall. Production Editor, Justin Amaker has today’s News in :90.
The jurors in the Derek Chauvin trial continue deliberations Tuesday morning after closing arguments Monday. Former Vice President Walter Mondale, a liberal icon, passed away at 93 on Monday. TM Creative Director, Elizabeth Neil has today’s News in :90.
Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin will not testify in his murder trial, former Brooklyn Center police officer Kim Potter faces her first court appearance today and St. Thomas will administer COVID-19 vaccines on campus. Director Mia Laube has today’s News in :90.
Brooklyn Center police chief, Tim Gannon described Sunday’s shooting and death of Daunte Wright, 20, as an accidental discharge. All classes and events at St. Thomas were cancelled Monday evening starting after 5pm. Ad/ PR Representative, Sophie Triplett has today’s News in :90.
