Minneapolis makes steps towards compliance with policing agreement, obstacles remainMarch 17, 2024 8:00 AMBy Brandt WilliamsThe city of Minneapolis has leadership vacancies in two departments which play a central role in keeping up the city’s end of the court-enforced agreement on policing with the state’s human rights department.
St. Paul teachers OK new contract set to boost pay, benefits March 15, 2024 2:32 PMBy MPR News StaffThe deal includes a $3,500 salary increase for licensed staff this school year and a 4 percent increase in 2024-25. It’s set to go to the St. Paul school board for approval next week. The two sides came together during negotiations last week, averting a strike.
Play46min 09secWhen ‘accessible’ isn’t enoughMarch 14, 2024 9:16 AMBy Angela Davis and Gretchen BrownMPR News host Angela Davis talks with a reporter and two advocates about the disability gaps that still exist in Minnesota.
Nonprofit wants to build shelter with indoor tiny homes in St. CloudMarch 12, 2024 1:11 PMBy Kirsti MarohnThe St. Cloud shelter would have 56 units with wrap-around services, with a goal of helping residents find permanent housing.
Play3min 43secSt. Paul’s new one-cent sales tax starts April 1. Mayor Carter shares plans for itMarch 12, 2024 11:37 AMBy Cari SpencerSt. 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.
Divided Moorhead City Council passes Gaza cease-fire resolutionMarch 12, 2024 11:06 AMBy Dan GundersonA divided Moorhead City Council approved a resolution on Monday calling for a cease-fire in Gaza. Some members said the city council is not the proper venue for international issues; the mayor broke a tie to pass the resolution.
Play3min 43secMinnesota Democrats weigh in on national IVF debate, push infertility treatment coverageMarch 11, 2024 3:16 PMBy Dana FergusonAfter Super Tuesday, candidates up and down the ballot are turning their sights toward the general election. And for Minnesota Democrats, that means casting a light on access to infertility treatment, including in vitro fertilization — or IVF.
Anti-sex trafficking advocate accuses GOP Sen. Katie Britt of distorting her storyMarch 11, 2024 2:02 PMBy Ximena Bustillo The woman who appears central to an anecdote told by GOP Sen. Katie Britt, R-Ala., in the GOP response to the State of the Union called the use of her story “distorted for political purposes.”
Vice President Kamala Harris plans visit to Twin Cities on ThursdayMarch 11, 2024 7:35 AMBy MPR News StaffVice President Kamala Harris will be in the Twin Cities on Thursday. It will be her third visit to Minnesota since taking office.
Minnesota bill would bar schools, local governments from removing pride flagsMarch 5, 2024 11:20 AMBy Dana FergusonThe bill’s author said that in response to a school district removing a rainbow flag, the state should take action to protect teachers or officials who choose to fly it.