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St. Paul educators reach tentative contract deal, call off strike
The union representing and the district announced they had reached a tentative settlement at about 3 a.m. this morning. The union told members to report to work this afternoon, although schools will remain closed Friday.
Contract talks resume for striking St. Paul teachers
The St. Paul school district and its teachers union have resumed contract talks while striking educators continue to walk picket lines and classes are canceled for a third straight day.
20 mph? Slow ride, take it easy on city streets, Mpls. and St. Paul say
Public works crews in Minneapolis and St. Paul began changing speed limit signs from 30 mph to 20 mph on some residential streets and 30 to 25 mph along more heavily traveled streets — a victory for backers of the lower limits.
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.
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.
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.
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.