Minnesota’s wolf population remains above the state’s minimum target of at least 1,600 and above the federal goal of 1,251 to 1,400.
Police: 2 dead, 3 hurt, including 2 officers, in shootout
A shoot-out in a small North Carolina town — sparked by a gunman’s alleged killing of a neighbor — left the gunman dead and two police officers wounded, authorities said Sunday.
Zimbabwe alleges 2nd American illegally hunted lion
Zimbabwe’s National Parks and Wildlife Management Authority accused Jan Casimir Seski of Murrysville, Pennsylvania, of shooting the lion with a bow and arrow in April near Hwange National Park, without approval, on land where it was not allowed.
Scientists find closest thing yet to Earth-sun twin system
Scientists have identified a “close cousin” to Earth that’s orbiting a sun-like star and might harbor life.
Life details of Tenn. shooter emerge, but motive elusive
Bits and pieces have emerged over the past few days about Muhammad Youssef Abdulazeez’s troubled life. But two significant pieces of the puzzle are missing: Why did he ambush two military sites, killing four Marines and a sailor? And was he propelled to do so by his own demons or at the direction of someone else?
The Latest: Greek austerity bill submitted to parliament
Greece’s finance ministry says the draft bill needed to start talks on Greece’s third bailout has been submitted to Parliament.
Miss USA pageant fast-approaching for alumna
The Miss USA pageant in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is fast-approaching for Jessica Scheu, a 2015 graduate of St. Thomas.
US same-sex marriage ruling likely to impact other countries
The landmark U.S. Supreme Court ruling in favor of same-sex marriages has no legal force outside the United States, but gay rights activists in many parts of the world believe the court ruling will help their cause.
Cultural anthropologist speaks about Mediterranean diet
Cultural anthropologist Rosella Galletti has been speaking with St. Thomas classes to encourage students to adopt a Mediterranean diet.
Team Turtle explores uncharted territory
Team Turtle is a group of students led by Tim Lewis, chair of the biology department. Lewis believes getting students involved in actual field research is invaluable.
First Cadenza concert draws crowd
Even more than a dozen rows of chairs wasn’t enough for the crowd in Woulfe Alumni Hall May 15 during St. Thomas women’s a capella group Cadezna’s first concert.
EPA names St. Thomas top user of green energy in MIAC
The Environmental Protection Agency has named St. Thomas the top user of green energy among schools in the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference in 2014-2015.
Public Safety holds self defense class
Public Safety Crime Prevention Sergeant Wells Farnham, in conjunction with the Wellness Center, held a self-defense class on May 5 for members of the St. Thomas community.
PULSE shows impress audiences
From hip hop to swing dancing, PULSE’s On the Run show pleased audiences in two separate performances Friday night.
KUST releases 1st sampler CD
KUST, the St. Thomas student-run radio station, celebrated the release of its CD ‘UST Sampler Vol. 1’ in front of a packed house at Scooter’s Tuesday night.