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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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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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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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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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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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Man who lost eye to Mpls. police projectile wins $2.4M from city, describes ordeal

Soren Stevenson was one of three people who lost eyes to police projectiles in the protests following George Floyd’s killing and sued the city. This is an MPR News morning update for Thursday, March 17, 2022. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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New developments in the Minneapolis teachers strike, with some reports of movement

New developments in the Minneapolis teachers strike, with some reports of movement. Also, a woman from Winona says her son has disappeared in Ukraine, as Russian forces closed in. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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MPR's Paul Huttner talks warming weather in Minnesota

MPR's Paul Huttner talks warming weather in Minnesota

MPR's chief meteorologist Paul Huttner joins host Cathy Wurzer to talk about upcoming warmer temperatures across Minnesota, the pine tree effect, April snowfall, flooding risk and gaining daylight.
by Cathy Wurzer and Paul Huttner

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St. Paul teachers vote on tentative contract, as negotiations continue in Minneapolis

St. Paul educators are voting on a contract granting them wage increases and mental health support for students. In Minneapolis, union representatives say the agreement shows their district should be able to give striking teachers what they’re asking for. This is an MPR News morning update for Wednesday, March 16, 2022. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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