TommieMedia’s second Top Stories show, a meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, regulations on self-driving cars in Minnesota, and a city council ruling on student renters are all part of today’s News in :90. Director Sophie Carson reports.
The trial of Michael Laurence Campbell began Monday. Campbell, 21, was charged with two counts of criminal vehicular homicide after the September car crash that resulted in the death of St. Thomas junior Ria Patel, 20.
Mark Dayton’s proposed funding for security enhancements and mental health improvements in Minnesota schools, a filed lawsuit against Dick’s Sporting Goods and Walmart and fines against passing untrained pets as service animals are all part of today’s News in : 90 with reporter Matthew Curry.
St. Thomas ROTC wins an award, the Super Bowl 52 crew hands off a basketball to the 2019 Final Four organizers, and the Oscars received the lowest Neilson to date last night.
Senior Mohamed Malim won this year’s President’s Student Leadership Award after creating Dream Refugee, a nonprofit designed to tell the stories of refugees.
Upward of nine inches of snow will fall in the Twin Cities by tomorrow morning, President Trump doubles down on steel tariffs, and Kobe Bryant wins an Oscar. Reporter Ava Diaz has today’s News in :90.
President Trump calls for stricter gun control laws, Islamic extremists open fire on a French embassy, and thousands gather for the funeral of the Rev. Billy Graham. Reporter Ignacio Garcia-Creighton has today’s News in :90.
White House Communications Director Hope Hicks resigns, Minnesota authorities saw noticeable increases in drugs ceased, Minnesota is experiencing the worst flu season in 10 years, and Opinions Editor Sam Miner argues that on-campus fitness classes should be free of charge. Reporter Kat Barrett has today’s News in :90.
The St. Thomas Undergraduate Student Government swore in a new member, approved a new club, and approved funding for eight clubs at its Feb. 22 general council meeting.
Dicks Sporting Goods’ halt of assault style rifles sales and age limitations on selling guns, a tweet from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School’s Principal regarding the return of students and the airlifting of Ethiopian Jews to Israel are all part of today’s News in :90 with MacKenzie Bailey.
Ben Shapiro spoke at the University of Minnesota, the trial against Parkland High School shooter Nikolas Cruz has been postponed, and President Donald Trump announces he will take on the NRA over gun legislation. Reporter Brady Halbmaier has today’s News in :90.
Minnesota Olympians return home to a celebration in Duluth, Parkland High School students return to the school, and corporate sponsors drop partnerships with the NRA. Design Manager Christine Hastings has today’s News in :90.
Technology Mindfulness Week included a yoga lesson in the library, a convo hour designated to unplugging and relaxing in the Wellness Center, and an event teaching students how to minimize distractions on their devices.
A plane slides off a runway in Green Bay, Wisconsin, and Lindsey Vonn competes in what will probably be her last Olympic event. Reporter MacKenzie Bailey has today’s News in :90.
Tom Ippoliti won the 2017 John Ireland Presidential award, which recognizes exemplary work as both a teacher and scholar.
