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News in :90 – May 8, 2019

May 8, 2019

Two high school students used at least two handguns in the shooting at a charter school that killed one of their classmates and injured eight others in a Colorado community. Drivers for ride-hailing giants Uber and Lyft turned off their apps to protest what they say are declining wages at a time when both companies are raking in billions of dollars from investors. University of Minnesota students were evacuated from The Marshall apartment in Dinkytown Tuesday afternoon after a Ricin poisoning. Reporter Rae Beaner has today’s News in :90.

Sports in :60 – Dec. 11, 2018

December 11, 2018December 11, 2018

The Vikings lose to the Seahawks, Noah, Brady and Althea record the season finale of Keep the Ball Rolling, and warmer winters make things difficult for University of Minnesota winter sports teams. Director Noah Brown has today’s Sports in :60.

News in :90 – Dec. 6, 2018

December 6, 2018

Wisconsin Republicans passed bills to limit powers of state’s executive branch, chief financial officer of Chinese tech company Huawei arrested in Canada Saturday, University of Minnesota selects finalists for open position of school president. Reporter Sawyer Rutan has today’s News in :90.

Senior finds personal satisfaction, critical success in video production

April 4, 2018April 12, 2018

St. Thomas senior and accounting major Chris Bales, co-founder and co-owner of Northern Nights Productions, had his most recent short film nominated for two awards at the 2018 Z-Fest Film Project on March 2.

AP: Conservative speaker appears at University of Minnesota

February 27, 2018

Conservative speaker Ben Shapiro appeared at the University of Minnesota for another in a series of talks aimed at spreading conservative ideas on campus.

AP: Woman faces terror charge after fires at Minnesota campus

February 8, 2018February 8, 2018

A Minnesota woman was charged Wednesday on one count of federal terrorism after being accused of encouraging two fellow college students to join a jihad months before she allegedly set several fires at St. Catherine University.

News in :90 – Jan. 29, 2018

January 29, 2018

An ongoing situation at the University of Minnesota leads to the evacuation of a campus hotel, Facebook and other social media platforms face mounting criticism, Bruno Mars wins big at the Grammy Awards, and two senators caution Trump to remain public silent on an ongoing investigation. Director Sophie Carson has today’s News in :90.

AP: Police: 2 others with man holed up in Minneapolis hotel

January 29, 2018January 29, 2018

A man holed up in a hotel on the University of Minnesota’s Twin Cities campus has two others with him in one of the rooms, university and police officials said Monday, but they have stopped short of calling them hostages.

News in :90 – Oct. 13, 2017

October 13, 2017October 13, 2017

A high-speed car chase, University of Minnesota tuition hikes, wildfires in California and a Dougherty College dedication ceremony are all part of today’s News in :90. Production editor Sophie Carson reports.

OPINION: St. Thomas taxi would reduce drunk driving

October 12, 2017October 16, 2017

Opinions editor Sam Miner argues: “College students drinking is essentially unavoidable. College students drinking and driving should not be.”

No Target Run for St. Thomas students as company turns to pop-up shops

September 10, 2017September 10, 2017

Due to new rebranding efforts, Target is ditching the concept of attempting to bring students into the store in favor of a new approach: bringing the store to students through pop-up shops and small-format stores.

AP: Minnesota fires coach Claeys after team boycott threat

January 4, 2017

Minnesota fired coach Tracy Claeys on Tuesday, just over two weeks after the football program became embroiled in a standoff with the administration over the suspension of 10 players in connection with allegations of sexual assault.

Norovirus sweeps through University of Minnesota

April 14, 2016

More than 20 residents of the University of Minnesota’s Frontier Hall became ill with norovirus early last week, causing some students to stay away from the residence hall.

Feminism speakers draw protesters to University of Minnesota

February 19, 2016February 20, 2016

Two outspoken opponents of contemporary feminism spoke to a packed auditorium at the University of Minnesota Wednesday evening.

Armed robberies pose safety threat for University of Minnesota students

February 7, 2016February 7, 2016

University of Minnesota students are on high alert after three armed robberies took place near the Minneapolis campus Jan. 19-21.