The pioneers that paved the way for girls? sports in Minnesota
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With the Women?s Final Four in Minneapolis this weekend and this year being the 50th anniversary of the passage of Title IX, we?re exploring the history of girls and women?s sports in Minnesota and highlighting the people who paved the way for women?s rights to play.

Minneapolis teachers strike ends: teachers vote to ratify deal
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Minneapolis Federation of Teachers and Education Support Professionals voted Sunday to ratify the union's tentative agreement with Minneapolis Public Schools, with 75 percent of union members voting "yes." Students will return to class on Tuesday, March, 29.

Minneapolis teachers strike ends: Teachers vote to ratify deal

The Minneapolis teachers' strike is officially over, with the teachers union voting 75 percent in favor of approving the deal with the school district. Students are now set to return to class on Tuesday, March, 29.

'It's heartbreaking:' US Ambassador on Russia-Ukraine conflict, embassy evacuation in Kyiv
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Ambassador Eric Rubin, the president of American Foreign Service Association, talks with FOX 9's Leah Beno about the evacuation of the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv, how their staff is staying safe in eastern Europe, and a concert he's attending in Minneapolis raising funds to support Ukraine. The benefit concert will take place at 2 p.m. on Sunday at the Women's Club of Minneapolis. 100% of the contributions will go toward Eastern Europe crisis response.

Preparations for Women's Final Four: Target Center installs court
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The court for the Women's Final Four was installed Sunday morning. Tom Reller, senior director of operations at Target Center, explains how they're preparing for the NCAA basketball tournament starting Friday in Minneapolis.

Firefighter injured by blast during house fire in northeast Minneapolis

A firefighter was injured by a small explosion that occurred as crews worked to extinguish a house fire in Northeast Minneapolis on Saturday afternoon.

North High basketball player receives racist message after semifinal win

A Minneapolis North basketball player received a racist social media message after the team won a semifinal game at the Minnesota high school basketball tournament Friday night.

Twin Cities nonprofit empowers Somali women and their families
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Fartun Weli, CEO of Isuroon, joins FOX 9 Morning News to talk her organization's work in the Twin Cities to support the health and wellness of Somali women and their families.

Women?s Final Four preparations underway in Minneapolis
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FOX 9?s Leah Beno takes a look at the preparations being made for fans and players of the Women?s Final Four ? set to take place in Minneapolis next weekend.

Anton Lazzaro hires new defense, argues for indictment to be tossed

The attorneys for Anton Lazzaro argued a selective prosecution motion, saying the charges against Lazzaro are discriminatory because Lazzaro is wealthy and young and is, therefore, a member of a "protected class"

Minneapolis teachers strike marches on as negotiations focus on salary, mental health services

On the 16th day of a teacher’s strike in Minneapolis, much of the divide between the district and its teachers appears to ride on the teachers’ demand of improved mental health support for their students.

MPS teachers strike marches on as negotiations over salary, mental health continue
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On the 16th day of a teacher?s strike in Minneapolis, much of the divide between the district and its teachers appears to ride on the teachers? demand of improved mental health support for their students.

1 dead, 1 hurt after head-on crash in Minneapolis

The Hennepin County Medical Examiner's Office has identified the driver killed in a head-on crash in Minneapolis earlier this week.

Minneapolis City Council committee moves police union contract forward

A committee of the Minneapolis City Council sent the city's tentative agreement with the police union forward to the full council for a possible final vote on Thursday.