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St. Paul teachers deal leaves much of union's wish list unfulfilled
The entire agreement stayed within the district's budget of just over $2 million a year in added costs. That budget constraint continually clashed with teacher demands during negotiations and nearly led to a strike Tuesday.
Gopher hoops' Lynch rips sex misconduct probe, drops appeal
Facing expulsion over accusations of sexual assault, University of Minnesota basketball player Reggie Lynch on Thursday said the allegations against him were false and the university's review process was unfair. He plans to pursue a basketball career.
St. Paul schools see $17 million budget shortfall
Filling the projected gap will likely require cuts. The budget includes a raise approved in a tentative contract agreement with teachers.
U removes Keillor plaque from campus display
A spokesperson said the removal was part of a regular rotation of images included in the Scholars Walk.
Westminster Town Hall Forum: James Forman, Jr. on crime and punishment
A broadcast of the Westminster Town Hall Forum featuring James Forman, Jr. a law professor at Yale University and author of the book, "Locking Up Our Own."
St. Paul teachers, school district, talk as strike looms
The St. Paul Federation of Teachers says talks were underway Sunday and will continue Monday, if necessary. But the union says teachers are ready to hit the picket lines Tuesday morning.
What will happen if there's a St. Paul teachers' strike?
Teachers in St. Paul are poised to walk off the job Tuesday if they fail to reach an agreement with the school district, which would shutter classes for St. Paul's 36,869 students.