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March 14, 2022 7:03 AM

No deal in sight to end Minneapolis teachers' strike as new school week looms

Negotiators met for hours on Saturday and Sunday, but the two sides remain far apart when it comes to reaching an agreement to end the strike. This is an MPR News morning update for Monday, March 14, 2022. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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March 11, 2022 4:29 PM

District warns Minneapolis teachers' strike may lead to calendar changes

As Minneapolis educators and support professionals continue their fourth day of a strike, their district is warning the gap in school time will have to be made up. This is the afternoon MPR News update for Friday, March 11, 2022. Hosted by Hannah Yang. Theme music by Gary Meister.

by Hannah Yang

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March 11, 2022 6:59 AM

Talks continue as Minneapolis teachers strike stretches into fourth day

Both sides met for mediation on Thursday, but there were no reports of progress in those negotiations. Talks are set to resume on Friday and continue through the weekend if needed. This is an MPR News morning update for Friday, March 11, 2022. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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March 10, 2022 5:25 PM

Hundreds of state public defenders take first step toward a strike

Hundreds of state public defenders take first step toward a strike, as the Minneapolis teachers strike enters a third day with no end in sight. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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March 10, 2022 2:43 PM

Minneapolis council member Jeremiah Ellison on new police contract

On Thursday the Minneapolis City Council met in a closed-door session to talk about policing in the city. One item on the agenda was the city's tentative contract with Minneapolis police. Under the new contract police officers would receive up to $7,000 in bonuses and pay raises in an effort to increase numbers of police in the department. The contract has support from Mayor Jacob Frey but requires City Council approval. City Council member Jeremiah Ellison is chair of the Policy and Government Oversight Committee and this week he decided to delay the committee’s vote on approving the contract for 2 more weeks. He joined Cathy Wurzer to explain why.

by Cathy Wurzer

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March 8, 2022 1:56 PM

Reporter Tim Nelson on Minneapolis teachers strike Tuesday

Minneapolis public school teachers are on strike. The last time that happened was in 1970. The strike effects about 5,500 teachers and staff, plus about 35,000 students and their families. Host Cathy Wurzer chats with MPR News reporter Tim Nelson to get the details.

by Cathy Wurzer and Tim Nelson

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