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Minneapolis teachers file intent to strike notice; contract talks continue
The intent to strike notice starts a countdown to a possible strike as early as Nov. 11. The union said there was still “plenty of time” to reach a deal that negotiations were continuing Friday afternoon.
Calls for accountability in the murder of Mariah Samuels grow louder
Members of Mariah Samuels’ family as well as activists and community leaders say the Minneapolis Police Department didn’t do enough to protect Samuels from her ex-boyfriend, who is charged with killing her. Police and city leaders say the department is reviewing the case and implementing changes to prevent this from happening to someone else in the future.
At Annunciation Church, lessons in grief, resiliency and the spiritual lives of children
After the mass shooting at Annunciation Church and School that killed two children in August, the church’s new pastor found himself navigating the grief of his congregation and the spiritual questions of children around life, death and God.
Minneapolis police say a man was fatally shot Thursday morning, apparently after confronting someone who may have been trying to break in to a vehicle outside his workplace.
University of Minnesota says it will stop hosting high school graduation ceremonies
The University of Minnesota says it will no longer rent facilities on its Twin Cities campus for high school graduation ceremonies, a change that has left many area school districts searching for new venues for next spring’s ceremonies.
New community clinic brings culturally sensitive care to Minneapolis
The Inspire Change Clinic is open to everyone in the community. Care will not focus solely on treating illness; there will also be space for clothing donations and assistance with resume writing.
Minneapolis teachers vote to authorize strike
The vote outcome does not mean a strike has been called by Minneapolis teachers. If the union chooses to move ahead with a work stoppage, it would need to announce a strike date with at least 10 days’ notice to the district.