Don Samuels announces Congressional run against Ilhan Omar
No stranger to the residents of Minneapolis, Don Samuels has announced he is running for Minnesota’s fifth district – a Congressional seat currently held strongly by national figure Ilhan Omar.
No stranger to the residents of Minneapolis, Don Samuels has announced he is running for Minnesota’s fifth district – a Congressional seat currently held strongly by national figure Ilhan Omar.
MPS district offers negotiations update: ‘frustrated, sad, disappointed'
“We’re going to have to invest in our employees, we know that,” said MPS Superintendent Ed Graff during a teachers strike negotiation update Tuesday. “But the only way we’re going to be able to sustain that is increased revenue. You either have to increase revenue, or decrease expenses – those are the two options.”
“We’re going to have to invest in our employees, we know that,” said MPS Superintendent Ed Graff during a teachers strike negotiation update Tuesday. “But the only way we’re going to be able to sustain that is increased revenue. You either have to increase revenue, or decrease expenses – those are the two options.”
Minneapolis teachers strike begins
MPS teachers authorized a district-wide strike beginning Tuesday, March 8, holding signs and forming picket lines outside district office buildings.
MPS teachers authorized a district-wide strike beginning Tuesday, March 8, holding signs and forming picket lines outside district office buildings.
Minneapolis teachers strike begins: ‘They have not budged'
As the pandemic wanes students in Minneapolis Public Schools (MPS) are set to face another obstacle – their teachers authorized a district-wide strike beginning Tuesday, March 8.
As the pandemic wanes students in Minneapolis Public Schools (MPS) are set to face another obstacle – their teachers authorized a district-wide strike beginning Tuesday, March 8.
Minneapolis teachers strike announced
Minneapolis Public Schools teachers have announced a district-wide strike beginning Tuesday, March 8.
Minneapolis Public Schools teachers have announced a district-wide strike beginning Tuesday, March 8.
Twin Cities teachers gather as strike looms
Dozens of teachers in both Minneapolis and St. Paul spent the first part of their weekend painting and assembling signs in preparation for a possible strike on Tuesday.
Dozens of teachers in both Minneapolis and St. Paul spent the first part of their weekend painting and assembling signs in preparation for a possible strike on Tuesday.
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?
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
School bus driver shot in head in Minneapolis
A school bus driver was rushed to the hospital on Wednesday after being shot in the head in Minneapolis.
A school bus driver was rushed to the hospital on Wednesday after being shot in the head in Minneapolis.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.