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Students, businesses wary of U of M coronavirus-inspired class suspensions

Students, businesses wary of U of M coronavirus-inspired class suspensions

U leaders canceled face-to-face classes until at least the end of the month. Mitchell Hamline Law School and the University of St. Thomas made similar moves Thursday. The Minnesota State system will add a week of suspended classes to spring holiday, effectively creating a two-week break.
by Matt Sepic

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Striking St. Paul teachers returning to contract talks Thursday

Striking St. Paul teachers returning to contract talks Thursday

The educators union said late Wednesday its leaders will return to the bargaining table at 8 a.m. Thursday as their strike against the city school district enters its third day.
by MPR News Staff

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Amid COVID-19 fears, shoppers rush to stock up on rice

Amid COVID-19 fears, shoppers rush to stock up on rice

Across the Twin Cities, rice joins paper towels, toilet paper and hand sanitizer among the list of items that are harder to find as people stockpile in preparation for possible quarantine. And it’s not just Asian markets that are affected — Costco and restaurant suppliers are also facing questions about their empty shelves.
by Riham Feshir

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Strike leads to search for child care for St. Paul parents

Strike leads to search for child care for St. Paul parents

Parents are bracing for no school in the coming days. The city says some buildings will be open to serve meals to children who are on free and reduced-price lunch.
by Nina Moini

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St. Paul classes canceled as city’s public school teachers strike

St. Paul classes canceled as city’s public school teachers strike

Thousands of union teachers and other school staff headed for picket lines Tuesday morning after overnight contract talks failed. The district superintendent says no new talks are scheduled and school remains canceled indefinitely.
by Tim Nelson and Elizabeth Shockman

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Coronavirus forces houses of worship to change some practices

Coronavirus forces houses of worship to change some practices

The Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis also suspended communion from the chalice and discouraged hand holding during the Our Father prayer, Archbishop Bernard Hebda said in a recent statement.
by Peter Cox

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Mediation continues between St. Paul teachers, district

Mediation continues between St. Paul teachers, district

Monday marked the sixth straight day of negotiations between district officials and the St. Paul Federation of Educators. The union says there has been no significant movement on bigger contract issues, including additional resources for mental health needs and special education. Talks will continue into the night, with picketing scheduled to start Tuesday if no agreement is reached.
by The Associated Press

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Minneapolis report: Residents want to drive less

Minneapolis report: Residents want to drive less

According to a draft report released Monday, 50 percent of people surveyed say they usually drive. But they indicated they'd like to be able to walk or ride their bikes more often.
by Brandt Williams

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