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Viral video of heated remark prompts online backlash, St. Thomas…

The Star Tribune reports St. Thomas has opened an investigation after a video of a heated remark spread online and drew backlash; the timing speaks for itself.

On air: Kenji Moonfield and Chip Darnell on Scoreboard Saturday
Published 7:57 PM ET, Saturday, October 17, 2026

At a glance

First reported by Star Tribune: “Viral video of heated remark prompts online backlash, St. Thomas investigation”.
Covered on BBN on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at 7:57 PM ET on Scoreboard Saturday, by Kenji Moonfield and Chip Darnell.

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Star TribuneViral video of heated remark prompts online backlash, St. Thomas investigation

What BBN said about it

Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentSwitching gears. A video of a heated remark went viral, and the Star Tribune reports St. Thomas is now investigating.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorI haven't seen it. Is it one of those cute ones with a dog?
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentNo, Chip. There's backlash online, and that's the whole clip. Now watch the timeline, because this is elite.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorSo the school looked into it right away?
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentThe investigation came after the backlash. The turning point isn't the remark, it's the moment the view count climbed.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorWell, I love a school that listens to its community!
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentIt listens to the comments, Chip. Final score: the remark, zero concern. The views, one investigation.