Childcare options if teachers strike in Minneapolis, St. Paul
A teachers strike could happen as early as Tuesday, March 8, for both Minneapolis and St. Paul public schools. But if teachers go on strike and schools are shut down, what other options do families have for childcare?
Minneapolis Public Schools food service workers authorize strike
As Minneapolis and St. Paul teachers are on the verge of going on strike, Minneapolis food service workers voted tonight to join them in their fight for increased wages and more student services.
Minneapolis and St. Paul teachers could go on strike in less than one week
If Minneapolis and St. Paul teachers unions don’t reach an agreement with their districts by next Tuesday they will go on strike.
Minneapolis Hockey eyeing to compete in state's high school tournament
The largest city in the state of hockey hasn't had a public school in the Boys State High School Hockey Tournament for nearly three decades. But now, the city’s hockey program is seeing a resurgence and is hoping to make a run to the state tournament.
Minneapolis, St. Paul teachers file intent to strike
As negotiations continue, educators in St. Paul and Minneapolis school district's largest teachers' unions say they have filed their intent to strike Wednesday afternoon. They spoke to media at 4:15 p.m. to reiterate their position, and answer questions.
Mpls, St. Paul teachers’ unions vote yes on strike authorization
Educators in both Minneapolis and St. Paul have authorized their vote to potentially initiate a strike after months of negotiations have seemingly led to an impasse.
Minneapolis teachers set date to vote on strike authorization
Minneapolis teacher will get the chance to vote on a strike after union leaders set a vote date on Monday.
Minneapolis Public Schools students return to in-person learning after 2 weeks online
After two weeks of online classes, Minneapolis Public Schools students are returning to in-person learning starting Monday.
Minnesota schools adjusts as temperatures drop to dangerous lows
This January cold spell will bring dangerously cold temperatures to Twin Cities bus stops on Tuesday and Wednesday morning; and with it, the risk of hypothermia and frostbite for tens of thousands of kids.
Minneapolis teachers union moves one step closer to strike
After a vote on Tuesday, the Minneapolis Federation of Teachers is a step closer to a strike.
List: Twin Cities school districts temporarily suspend in-person learning amid rising COVID cases
Several school districts around the Twin Cities metro have had to temporarily suspend in-person learning in recent weeks as COVID-19 continues to keep students and staff out of the classroom.
Minneapolis teachers union continues push for online classes as COVID cases rise
The extreme wind chill forecast for Monday morning became the perfect storm, when combined with the COVID-fueled bus driver shortage. Minneapolis Public Schools announcing online learning for Monday only brought a mixed reaction from the president of the Minneapolis teachers union.
Minneapolis Public Schools switch to e-learning Monday due to weather, COVID
Minneapolis Public Schools says students will be switching to e-learning for Monday, January 10, due to cold weather forecast and rising COVID-19 cases among bus transportation staff.
Teen artists address racism in exhibit at Minneapolis Institute of Art
A new exhibit at the Minneapolis Institute of Art showcases the creative talents of dozens of students in the metro. The focus of their work is addressing racism as a public health crisis through art.
Twin Cities school districts grapple with bus driver shortages
Twin Cities school districts facing staff shortages amidst a surge of COVID-19 are now warning parents of a bus driver shortage.
Minneapolis Public Schools warns of bus delays up to 3 hours for Thursday
Minneapolis Publlic Schools is warning parents that buses could be delayed as long as three hours on Thursday as it deals with a shortage of drivers.