This September, nearly 200,000 undergraduate students will be enrolled full-time at a Minnesota college or university. This November, 268 Minnesota residents will run for state legislature. One person will do both.
Faith in modern politics
Opinions editor Jacob Sevening discusses Pope Francis, Republican presidential candidates and the importance of adapting faith to fit the modern world.
News in :90 – Nov. 21, 2014
This is News in :90 for Friday, Nov. 21, 2014.
Women make history in midterms
This year’s midterm election results showed a few firsts among women in American government.
Uninformed votes are worse than no votes
Opinions Editor Elliot Polsky says the “get out the vote” campaigns for midterm elections should try to influence people to get informed.
Obama visits St. Paul, outlines transit proposal
Two St. Thomas students took interest when President Obama visited St. Paul to unveil his plan to invest in and update the nation’s infrastructure.
News in :90 – Nov. 14, 2013
This is News in :90 for Thursday, Nov. 14, 2013.
When the going gets tough…secede?
Last week, five Colorado counties passed a measure taking steps toward seceding from the state
Low student turnout at on-campus precinct
St. Thomas students did not turn out in large numbers to cast their votes at the on-campus precinct Tuesday.
Refugees find asylum in Minnesota
Minnesota has a long history of immigration, so Designer Sam Wisneski found why certain groups have made new lives in the state and the challenges they face.
3 candidates challenge incumbent St. Paul Mayor Coleman
Sharon Anderson, Kurt Dornfeld and Tim Holden will take on incumbent St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman as he seeks a third term in the Nov. 5 election.
Education can prevent negligent gun injuries and death
Guns can’t kill by themselves; they require people to use them, so operator education should be a priority.
News in :90 — Oct. 16, 2013
This is News in :90 for Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2013.
News in :90 — Oct. 15, 2013
This is News in :90 for Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2013.
News in :90 — Oct. 11, 2013
This is News in :90 for Friday, Oct. 11, 2013.