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Twin Cities

Minnesota lawmakers look to put packaging companies on the hook for materials waste

Minnesota lawmakers look to put packaging companies on the hook for materials waste

Amid growing amounts of discarded packaging materials, lawmakers ask: Who should pay to deal with it and how to slim the pile? A bill before the Minnesota Legislature puts that onus on packaging companies.
by Clay Masters

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St. Paul’s new one-cent sales tax starts April 1. Mayor Carter shares plans for it

St. Paul’s new one-cent sales tax starts April 1. Mayor Carter shares plans for it

St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter used his annual State of the City address Monday to outline his vision for improving the economic health of residents, prioritizing investing in the streets, parks and people of St. Paul.
by Cari Spencer

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Kia and Hyundai owners continue to report car theft after free security upgrades

Kia and Hyundai owners continue to report car theft after free security upgrades

Following a nationwide surge in stolen Kia and Hyundai cars built without standard security technology, the companies offered free anti-theft upgrades. But car owners in the Twin Cities and nationwide continue to report stolen cars and break-ins.
by Cari Spencer

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Report shows ride share drivers in metro make less than minimum wage; Lyft disagrees

Report shows ride share drivers in metro make less than minimum wage; Lyft disagrees

A report released by the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry found wages for drivers working for transportation network companies like Uber and Lyft fall below the minimum wage rates in both Minneapolis and St. Paul. However, Lyft officials say they are skeptical of the data.
by Jon Collins

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Strike avoided as St. Paul teachers, district reach contract deal

Strike avoided as St. Paul teachers, district reach contract deal

Leaders of St. Paul’s teachers union said Tuesday afternoon they’ve reached a tentative agreement with the school district on contracts as a March 11 strike date neared. District officials said the deal means there will not be a strike and school will remain in session. 
by Elizabeth Shockman and Peter Cox

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St. Paul teachers, schools end negotiations for weekend but will pick up on Monday

St. Paul teachers, schools end negotiations for weekend but will pick up on Monday

After nearly 40 hours of mediation talks this weekend, the St. Paul Public Schools and the union representing teachers failed to reach an agreement on a new contract. The two sides plan to meet again Monday.
by MPR News Staff

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Shots fired at Ramsey County sheriff's deputy during vehicle pursuit in St. Paul

St. Paul police say shots were fired at a Ramsey County sheriff’s deputy during a vehicle pursuit on the city’s east side late Friday night. The deputy was evaluated at a hospital as a precaution.
by MPR News Staff

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