This is News in :90 for Feb. 13, 2015.
News in :90 – Feb. 13, 2015.
Protesters disrupt light rail traffic in St. Paul rally
A Martin Luther King Jr. Day march in St. Paul is causing some tense moments between police and protesters as well as disrupting light-rail and interstate traffic.
St. Paul schools working on ‘gender inclusion’ policy
The St. Paul school district is seeking to establish a new policy to protect transgender students.
St. Paul enforces new Uber regulations
The new regulations require all Uber drivers to have their vehicle inspected once a year and to clearly identify their vehicles’ affiliation with Uber using windshield decals.
Historic St. Paul landmarks
Photojournalist Carlee Hackl ventured to some of St. Paul’s historic locations, including the James J. Hill House, Indian Mounds Regional Park and more.
St. Paul animal ordinance to change euthanasia policy
The new ordinance starting in 2015 will require St. Paul shelters to only euthanize healthy animals they do not have the resources to care for.
Stop signs more than traffic signals
Thanks to the Residential Street Vitality Program, more than 90 stop signs have been replaced with artistic versions inspired by the natural world.
Students to take part in I AM ST. PAUL!
Sophomore Ellie Eischens is an assistant stylist and sophomore Lauren Lundstrom is the assistant producer for I AM ST. PAUL!, a variety and fashion show featuring local talent.
Lab fire forces evacuation of Owens Science Hall
No St. Thomas students were hurt, but classes in Owens Science Hall were canceled for the rest of the day.
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EPA grant funds biology students’ research
The $15,000 grant given this summer allowed biology students to analyze Lake Como, which has an excess amount of phosphorus stored in the lake’s sediment.
Street sweeping likely to cause parking problems
St. Paul has begun its semi-annual street sweep, which lasts through November and will affect student parking around campus.
Most haunted places in St. Paul
Photojournalist Carlee Hackl ventured to some of St. Paul’s most haunted spots, including the Mounds Theatre, Forepaugh’s Restaurant and more.
Twin Cities adopt anti-terror program
The anti-terror program will seek to engage at-risk communities and stop extremists from recruiting Americans to join terror organizations overseas.
New liaison encourages proactive neighbor relations
Amy Gage, the new St. Thomas neighborhood liaison, said she hopes to work closely with St. Thomas students on building and improving relations with neighbors.