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March 24, 2022 5:06 PM

The end of the Minneapolis teachers strike may be in sight

The end of the Minneapolis teachers strike may be in sight and the Minneapolis city council put aside calls to reject a largely status-quo contract with the city’s police union in the wake of the death of George Floyd. This is an evening update from MPR news, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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March 24, 2022 6:47 AM

Walz, lawmakers debate extent of paid leave benefit

Sensing an opening, Gov. Tim Walz is revving up his push for paid family and medical leave. But getting to a deal could still prove challenging. This is an MPR News morning update for Thursday, March 24, 2022. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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March 23, 2022 5:19 PM

Talks break down in Minneapolis teachers strike as walkout starts a third week

Talks break down in Minneapolis teachers strike as walkout starts a third week and St. Paul hangs onto its mask mandate, despite opposition from administrators and the public. This is an evening update from MPR News hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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March 23, 2022 6:36 AM

Byron, Minn., schools bar Ukrainian flag display in class

Teachers in the Rochester-area school district are asking administrators to reevaluate policies that they say prevent teachers from displaying the Ukrainian flag in classrooms. This is an MPR News morning update for Wednesday, March 23, 2022. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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March 22, 2022 7:02 AM

DNR releases details of two more Line 3 aquifer breaches

The incidents in three counties along the pipeline route resulted in the uncontrolled flow of millions of gallons of groundwater. This is an MPR News morning update for Tuesday, March 22, 2022. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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March 21, 2022 12:43 PM

Minnesota GOP state senators introduce bill on family leave

Only 21 percent of U.S. workers have access to paid family leave through their employer, so some states — including Minnesota — are looking at creating state-funded paid leave programs. Host Cathy Wurzer spoke with MPR News politics reporter Brian Bakst about how viable a Minnesota proposal is and what it would take to get it to pass.

by Cathy Wurzer and Brian Bakst

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March 21, 2022 6:45 AM

Minneapolis school leaders issue 'final offer' to educational support professionals in move to end strike

The Minneapolis Federation of Teachers has been on strike since March 8, asking for higher wages and smaller class sizes, among other issues. The school district says it can’t afford to meet all of the teachers’ demands. This is an MPR News morning update for Monday, March 21, 2022. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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March 18, 2022 5:13 PM

Minneapolis teachers rally at Governor's residence, as strike continues

Minneapolis teachers rallied Friday outside the governor’s residence. The strike has lasted more than a week, with no end in sight. Also, a GOP candidate for governor says he favors a state ban on abortions. This is the MPR News evening update for Friday, March 18, 2022. Hosted by Jon Collins. Theme music by Gary Meister.

by Jon Collins

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March 18, 2022 6:41 AM

Minneapolis teachers strike continues

Friday marks a ninth day of canceled classes for more than 30,000 Minneapolis public school students and their families. The district and the union representing teachers and support staff met for mediation on Thursday but reported little progress. This is an MPR News morning update for Friday, March 18, 2022. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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March 17, 2022 5:12 PM

Eveleth native is among the first Americans known to have been killed in Ukraine war

Eveleth native is among the first Americans known to have been killed in Ukraine war, and a new street name honors Minneapolis’s first black fire captain, a block from his old station. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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