The White House has blocked the release of audio from President Joe Biden’s interview with a special counsel about his handling of classified documents, the UN’s top court opened hearings on the Israeli military’s incursion into Rafah and St. Thomas announced that the men’s hockey team will be transferring into the National Collegiate Hockey Conference for the 2026-27 season. Managing Editor Owen Larson has today’s News in :90.
Lee and Penny Anderson Arena construction halted
Construction on the Lee and Penny Anderson Arena paused on April 16 until the City of St. Paul can assess the site’s building plans. Managing Editor Owen Larson has the story.
News in :90 – April 16, 2024
More potential jurors were dismissed as Trump’s hush money trial enters a second day, Pro-Palestinian demonstrators shut down airport highways and key bridges in major US cities and Minnesota Democratic leader disavows local unit’s backing of candidate accused of stalking a lawmaker. Owen Larson has today’s News in :90.
Court hears oral arguments on Anderson Arena environmental concerns
The Minnesota Court of Appeals heard oral arguments Thursday regarding the St. Paul City Council’s decision to not require an Environmental Impact Statement for the construction of the Lee and Penny Anderson Arena. Managing Editor Owen Larson has the story.
News in :90 – March 21, 2024
Lawmakers introduced a $1.2 trillion spending package Thursday that sets the stage for avoiding a partial government shutdown, Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter was fired by the Los Angeles Dodgers following allegations of illegal gambling and theft and doctors in Boston announced they have transplanted a genetically modified pig kidney into a 62-year-old patient. Owen Larson has today’s News in :90.
Sports in :60 – Feb. 23, 2023
The Russian Olympic Committee lost an appeal against its suspension by the International Olympic Committee, Olympic gymnast Gabby Douglas pulled out of this weekend’s Winter Cup after testing positive for COVID-19 and St. Thomas women’s basketball lost last night to North Dakota State. Managing Editor Owen Larson has today’s Sports in :60.
St. Paul Fire Department to conduct training exercise in McCarthy Gym Wednesday
Residents of Grace and Cretin Halls were informed by email on Tuesday that the St. Paul Fire Department will conduct a training exercise from 9 a.m. until noon in the McCarthy Gym on Wednesday, Feb. 21. Managing Editor Owen Larson has the story.
Wide receiver Andrew McElroy transfers to Northern Illinois University
Former St. Thomas football player Andrew McElroy announced his decision to transfer to the Northern Illinois University Huskies on Wednesday, Dec. 13. The announcement came after the wide receiver’s entrance into the transfer portal on Nov. 30. Owen Larson has the story.
St. Thomas football narrowly bests San Diego 20-14 in overtime
A 16-yard touchdown in overtime by junior running back Hope Adebayo pushed the St. Thomas football team into a narrow 20-14 victory after a bye week in a tightly-matched game against the University of San Diego on Saturday in San Diego. Managing Editor Owen Larson has the story.
Tommie football nabs 38-6 victory against Stetson
Playing without injured first-year quarterback Tak Tateoka, St. Thomas football secured a 38-6 victory against Stetson University on Saturday afternoon in DeLand, Florida. Managing Editor Owen Larson has the story.
Tommies fall to Drake 52-21, breaking St. Thomas’ conference win streak
A hard-fought first half by the St. Thomas football team was not enough to keep the Drake University Bulldogs from handing the Tommies their first conference loss this season, ending the game 52-21 at Drake Stadium on Saturday. Managing Editor Owen Larson has the story.
St. Thomas defeats Dayton 20-14 in first away game victory
The St. Thomas football team beat Dayton 20-14 on Saturday at Welcome Stadium in Dayton, Ohio, marking both the Tommies’ first away game win of the season and their first competition against the Flyers since entering Division I.
Tommies beat Eagles 35-28 in first conference game
The St. Thomas football team broke through in the second half and beat the Morehead State Eagles 35-28 on Saturday in St. Paul, for the team’s first Pioneer Football League game of the 2023 season. Managing Editor Owen Larson has the story.
Sports in :60 – Sept. 19, 2023
The Professional Women’s Hockey League held its inaugural draft on Monday, the Minnesota Twins lost to the Cincinnati Reds 7-3 yesterday and United States Hockey Hall of Fame member Henry Boucha passed away at age 72. Managing Editor Owen Larson has today’s Sports in :60.
News in :90 – Sept. 19, 2023
India expelled a senior Canadian diplomat, authorities have divided the Libyan city of Derna into four sections to prevent disease outbreaks and the Mississippi River’s low water level is causing transport restrictions. Managing Editor Owen Larson has today’s News in :90.