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St. Paul educators authorize a strike; Minneapolis civil rights department head no longer works there

St. Paul educators have voted to authorize a strike.

And Minneapolis city officials say as of Friday, the head of the city's civil rights department is no longer working for the city. In a statement, a city spokesperson said Alberder Gillespie has "concluded her service" with the city of Minneapolis.

Those stories and more in today’s evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.