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.

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Minnesota's $2.7 billion COVID headache just isn't going away, as a political battle over unemployment insurance blows through a tax hike deadline. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

There's a lot of news on policing and public safety in Minneapolis this week. The city council is in its second week of reviewing the tentative contract with the police union, and a court ruled on March 14 that the city does not have to have 730 police officers hired on the force by June 30th. In the meantime, Mayor Frey announced a proposal to end no-knock warrants in the city and extend police wait times between police knocking and entering a residence. MPR reporter Matt Sepic joined host Cathy Wurzer to talk about the details.

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has rolled out his proposal for a new policy for serving search warrants in the city. It includes a 20-second entry pause for daytime warrants and 30-second waits for nighttime searches, as well as use of additional ballistic protection. This is an MPR News morning update for Tuesday, March 15, 2022. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.

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Minneapolis mayor rolls out new policy for search warrants in wake of Amir Locke death, and the city’s teacher strike enters a second week. This is an evening update from MRP News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

MPR News on Monday launched a series of stories exploring the history and culture of Minnesota communities. MPR News editor Brandt Williams joined host Cathy Wurzer to talk about the reporting behind North Star Journey. He also talked about his report on Minnesota names.

Negotiators met for hours on Saturday and Sunday, but the two sides remain far apart when it comes to reaching an agreement to end the strike. This is an MPR News morning update for Monday, March 14, 2022. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.

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As Minneapolis educators and support professionals continue their fourth day of a strike, their district is warning the gap in school time will have to be made up. This is the afternoon MPR News update for Friday, March 11, 2022. Hosted by Hannah Yang. Theme music by Gary Meister.

Both sides met for mediation on Thursday, but there were no reports of progress in those negotiations. Talks are set to resume on Friday and continue through the weekend if needed. This is an MPR News morning update for Friday, March 11, 2022. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.

Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

Hundreds of state public defenders take first step toward a strike, as the Minneapolis teachers strike enters a third day with no end in sight. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.