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Report shows ride share drivers in metro make less than minimum wage; Lyft disagrees
A report released by the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry found wages for drivers working for transportation network companies like Uber and Lyft fall below the minimum wage rates in both Minneapolis and St. Paul. However, Lyft officials say they are skeptical of the data.
Strike avoided as St. Paul teachers, district reach contract deal
Leaders of St. Paul’s teachers union said Tuesday afternoon they’ve reached a tentative agreement with the school district on contracts as a March 11 strike date neared. District officials said the deal means there will not be a strike and school will remain in session. 
St. Paul teachers, schools end negotiations for weekend but will pick up on Monday
After nearly 40 hours of mediation talks this weekend, the St. Paul Public Schools and the union representing teachers failed to reach an agreement on a new contract. The two sides plan to meet again Monday.
St. Paul police say shots were fired at a Ramsey County sheriff’s deputy during a vehicle pursuit on the city’s east side late Friday night. The deputy was evaluated at a hospital as a precaution.
Review: ‘Hells Canyon’ at Theater Mu
“Hells Canyon,” premiered by Theater Mu in Minneapolis, looks at a historical crime as a horror story set in a remote Oregon cabin, echoing the vibe of classics like “Evil Dead.”