The University of St. Thomas will break ground Thursday for the Chapel of St. Thomas Aquinas renovation, the Department of Natural Resources will appeal a court decision that rejected its authority to change the name of Lake Calhoun to Bde Maka Ska, and Drake won 12 times at the Billboard Music Awards, beating Taylor Swift’s record for most wins. Reporter Lexie Nustvold has today’s News in :90.
News in :90 – May 1, 2019
Mohamed Noor is convicted of third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter and two are killed in a UNC Charlotte shooting. Reporter Brennan Campbell has today’s News in :90.
AP: Noor convicted of murder in 911 caller death
A Minneapolis police officer was convicted of murder Tuesday in the fatal shooting of an unarmed woman who approached his squad car minutes after calling 911 to report a possible rape behind her home.
Binz Refectory may close for 2020-2021 school year
According to Associate Vice President of Auxiliary Services Mitchell Karstens, the Binz could be closing for the 2020-2021 school year. The move could come in unison with the shutting down of Cretin and Grace halls.
News in :90 – April 30, 2019
President Donald Trump, his family and the Trump Organization file a lawsuit against Deutsche Bank and Capital One, Sri Lanka President Maithripala Sirisena has lifted a social media ban, and there is potential for renovations of the Grotto on South Campus. Columnist Maddie Peters had today’s News in :90.
Public Safety Briefs: April 14 – April 20
A holstered firearm was found unattended in a O’Shaughnessy Science hall restroom, a student was bitten by a university neighbor’s dog, and an open alcoholic beverage was found in a university-owned vehicle are all part of the public safety briefs from April 14 – April 20.
News in :90 – April 29, 2019
A man is arrested in connection with a North St. Paul homicide, a construction crane kills four, President Trump speaks at a Green Bay rally and a shooting at a California synagogue leaves 1 dead and 3 injured. Reporter Taylor Shupe has today’s News in :90.
Officials transport man from campus to hospital
St. Thomas Public Safety, St. Paul police, fire and EMT responded to a man who appeared to be in distress outside O’Shaughnessy Educational Center Friday morning. Reporter Justin Amaker has the full story.
News in :90 – April 26, 2019
A Minneapolis police officer makes his first public statement after the shooting of an unarmed woman in 2017, former Vice President Joe Biden joins the race for the 2020 democratic presidential bid, and two St. Thomas Sophomores plan a 4,000 mile bike ride across the United States. Reporter Justin Amaker has today’s News in: 90.
Two St. Thomas students bike across the US in 4K for Cancer
St. Thomas sophomores Kai Olson and Joe Crosetto plan to bike 4,000 miles across the United States in 70 days this summer for the 4K for Cancer race, a program by the Ulman Foundation.
News in :90 – April 25, 2019
Former Vice President Joe Biden formally announces his 2020 presidential bid, Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un meet for a summit in eastern Russia, and Abby Heller is chosen as the speaker for the 2019 undergraduate commencement ceremony. Reporter Zekriah Chaudhry has today’s News in :90.
2019 undergraduate commencement speaker announced
Abby Heller has been chosen as the speaker for the 2019 undergraduate commencement ceremony.
News in :90 – April 24, 2019
The Noor trial continues in Minneapolis, President Trump threatens to send troops to the U.S. – Mexico border and St. Thomas replaces its active shooter training video. Reporter Emily Haugen has today’s News in :90.
St. Thomas develops new active shooter awareness video
The University of St. Thomas replaced its previous active shooter awareness video with a new one, which focuses on the Department of Homeland Security’s three recommended courses of action in the event of an active shooter: Run, Hide, and Fight.
News in :90 – April 23, 2019
A local militant Islamic State group took responsibility for the Easter Day bombings in Sri Lanka, Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Thursday, and the MIAC President’s Council met as scheduled Thursday to consider bylaw changes. Reporter Alex Panos has today’s News in :90.