Minnesota Today

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.

On Thursday the Minneapolis City Council met in a closed-door session to talk about policing in the city. One item on the agenda was the city's tentative contract with Minneapolis police. Under the new contract police officers would receive up to $7,000 in bonuses and pay raises in an effort to increase numbers of police in the department. The contract has support from Mayor Jacob Frey but requires City Council approval. City Council member Jeremiah Ellison is chair of the Policy and Government Oversight Committee and this week he decided to delay the committee’s vote on approving the contract for 2 more weeks. He joined Cathy Wurzer to explain why.

The state ombudsman for long-term care says widespread labor shortages in the industry can lead to abuse and neglect. This is an MPR News morning update for Thursday, March 10, 2022. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.

Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

No movement in Minneapolis teacher strike, as educators rally at Capitol. Also, the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe get a big win in court in reservation boundary dispute. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

Minneapolis public school leaders and district teachers remained at an impasse over a new contract late Tuesday as schools stayed closed and picket lines went up in the district’s first strike in more than 50 years. This is an MPR News morning update for Wednesday, March 9, 2022. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.

Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

Minneapolis public school teachers and support staff are walking picket lines today as their union has launched its first strike in more than 50 years.

This is an MPR News evening update for Wednesday, March 8, 2022. Hosted by Nathan Stevens.

Minneapolis public school teachers are on strike. The last time that happened was in 1970. The strike effects about 5,500 teachers and staff, plus about 35,000 students and their families. Host Cathy Wurzer chats with MPR News reporter Tim Nelson to get the details.

Class is canceled on Tuesday for Minneapolis public school students, after the teachers union and the district failed to reach agreement on a new contract. This is an MPR News morning update for Tuesday, March 8, 2022. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.

Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

Minneapolis teachers and staff are preparing to announce strike plans Monday evening. The union said in a statement that it will also talk about negotiations with the district over wages and mental health programs for students, among other issues. Meanwhile, the St. Paul district is making plans in case teachers strike Tuesday, or a settlement is reached late.

This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Nathan Stevens. Music by Gary Meister.

Educators in the Minneapolis and St. Paul teachers unions could strike as early as tomorrow. Reporter Becky Dernbach of Sahan Journal has been monitoring the evolving story and joined host Cathy Wurzer for a conversation about what's at stake.