The latest developments in Pope Francis’ visit to the United States.
Pope marks special anniversary by flying to Cuba’s east end
Pope Francis marked a personal anniversary Monday — the day he decided as a teenager to become a priest — by traveling to the Cuban city of Holguin, emphasizing his papacy’s focus on preaching the faith in places far from the international spotlight.
New writing program offers help to faculty
This semester, professors can turn to the newly hired Mary Reichardt for help with all aspects of professional and academic writing.
FREE Project comes to St. Thomas
A group of students and professors is starting a new chapter of The FREE Project at the University of St. Thomas
Sophomore connects Minneapolis music industry
This month, St. Thomas sophomore Ava McFarlane debuted the 612 Collection at the Honey nightclub in Minneapolis.
St. Thomas acquires business accelerator
The University of St. Thomas recently took over management of the Cleantech Open Midwest startup accelerator.
Wi-Fi upgrade addresses connection problems
An upgrade to St. Thomas’ Wi-Fi network has made it easier to use the Internet while on campus.
On Sept. 11 anniversary, appeals to remember as time passes
Sept. 11 victims’ relatives marked the anniversary of the terror attacks Friday in a subdued gathering at ground zero.
Cyclist killed while riding on shoulder of Minnesota highway
Authorities say a Sartell bicyclist was “doing nothing wrong” when he was struck from behind by a car and killed while riding on the shoulder of a highway.
Five city water supplies to be re-checked
The Minnesota Department of Health says five cities’ public water supply systems will be re-analyzed because of possible misconduct by a lab employee.
Hundreds of officers attend funeral for Illinois lieutenant
Several hundred police officers from around the country attended a funeral Monday for a suburban Chicago lieutenant shot and killed last week.
Minnesota senior associate AD on leave during investigation
A senior associate athletics director at the University of Minnesota has gone on leave while outside lawyers investigate five anonymous complaints lodged against him since the resignation of athletics director Norwood Teague, the university confirmed Thursday.
Police investigate motive in ambush of Houston area deputy
Shannon J. Miles was charged Saturday with capital murder in the fatal shooting of Darren Goforth, a 10-year veteran of the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.
Target is getting its groove back: Turnaround takes hold
Shoppers are visiting the company’s stores more often and spending more on each trip, the Minneapolis-based discount-store chain said Wednesday.
Bloomington officials warn of coyote attacks on small dogs
Police and animal control officers are warning pet owners in the Bloomington area about a rash of coyote attacks on small dogs.