St. Paul teachers approve new contract ‘overwhelmingly’

As a strike in the Minnesota Public School district continues into its 10th day, a similar standoff between St. Paul Public Schools and its largest teachers union has been settled.

St. Paul teachers reach tentative agreement with district, avoid strike

St. Paul teachers have reached a tentative agreement with the St. Paul Public Schools district, avoiding a strike with only hours remaining.

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.

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, 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.

St. Paul Public Schools teachers strike looms

St. Paul Public School's largest teacher member union has authorized a strike after a stall in negotiations, saying they’re fighting for "the future of education in St. Paul." Both of the state's largest teacher unions could potentially be on strike at the same time.

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.

St. Paul school board votes to close 5 schools

The St. Paul Board of Education voted Wednesday night to close five schools over the next two school years.

Parents, students push back against plans to close 8 St. Paul schools

Families are fighting to keep eight St. Paul schools from closing while the district is planning to shutter the schools by next fall, largely due to declining enrollment.

List: Mask policies for Minnesota school districts

Many Minnesota school districts are instituting mask mandates for the upcoming school year as the COVID-19 delta variant spreads. While some are requiring students and staff to wear masks, such as Minneapolis and St. Paul, others are recommending it or making it optional.

St. Paul Public Schools Board considering COVID-19 vaccine mandate for staff

The St. Paul Public Schools Board of Education will be considering whether to implement a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for all district staff, according to a district spokesman.