Minneapolis and St. Paul teachers could go on strike in less than one week
If Minneapolis and St. Paul teachers unions don’t reach an agreement with their districts by next Tuesday they will go on strike.
Minneapolis, St. Paul teachers file intent to strike
As negotiations continue, educators in St. Paul and Minneapolis school district's largest teachers' unions say they have filed their intent to strike Wednesday afternoon. They spoke to media at 4:15 p.m. to reiterate their position, and answer questions.
Mpls, St. Paul teachers’ unions vote yes on strike authorization
Educators in both Minneapolis and St. Paul have authorized their vote to potentially initiate a strike after months of negotiations have seemingly led to an impasse.
St. Paul Public Schools teachers strike looms
St. Paul Public School's largest teacher member union has authorized a strike after a stall in negotiations, saying they’re fighting for "the future of education in St. Paul." Both of the state's largest teacher unions could potentially be on strike at the same time.
St. Paul students walk out of class for rally on Amir Locke shooting
Students in the Twin Cities organized a walk-out and rally to demand police accountability on Tuesday.
Minnesota schools adjusts as temperatures drop to dangerous lows
This January cold spell will bring dangerously cold temperatures to Twin Cities bus stops on Tuesday and Wednesday morning; and with it, the risk of hypothermia and frostbite for tens of thousands of kids.
St. Paul students stage walkout over COVID-19 issues, call for return to distance learning
While some school districts have returned to distance learning in the middle of the omicron surge, classes at St. Paul Public Schools remain in person.
St. Paul school board votes to close 5 schools
The St. Paul Board of Education voted Wednesday night to close five schools over the next two school years.
Parents, students push back against plans to close 8 St. Paul schools
Families are fighting to keep eight St. Paul schools from closing while the district is planning to shutter the schools by next fall, largely due to declining enrollment.
St. Paul high school soccer teams face off at Allianz Field for the first time
For the first time ever, a pair of high schools faced off on the pitch at the Major League soccer stadium Friday night.
List: Mask policies for Minnesota school districts
Many Minnesota school districts are instituting mask mandates for the upcoming school year as the COVID-19 delta variant spreads. While some are requiring students and staff to wear masks, such as Minneapolis and St. Paul, others are recommending it or making it optional.
St. Paul Public Schools Board considering COVID-19 vaccine mandate for staff
The St. Paul Public Schools Board of Education will be considering whether to implement a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for all district staff, according to a district spokesman.
St. Paul Public Schools making plans for $207M in federal COVID-19 relief
St. Paul Public Schools is putting a focus on students' mental health as it receives $207 million in COVID-19 federal relief.
Minneapolis, St. Paul school districts to add mask requirement
Minneapolis Public Schools will require masks for all staff, students and visitors this school year, starting Aug. 9.
St. Paul Public Schools ends school year early due to heat wave
St. Paul Public Schools says its school year is over thanks to a heat wave.
St. Paul Public Schools to begin in-person learning for middle, high school students on April 14
St. Paul Public Schools announced Thursday it is planning to begin in-person learning for middle and high school students on April 14.
Most districts offering some in-person learning, but many not ready to offer full time for all students
With coronavirus cases continuing to fall, and vaccine efforts gaining speed, Governor Tim Walz says it's time to get more middle and high school students back into classrooms, leaving some districts scrambling to adjust.
'It’s going to be very exciting': St. Paul parents prepare to send young learners back to the classroom
On Monday around 5,000 students in grades Pre-K through second will be going back to the classroom for learning for the first time since March.
Teachers hold car rally to call for delay to in-person learning
Both St. Paul and Minneapolis school districts are making plans for elementary students to return to the classroom, but there is some concern they are moving too fast.
Minnesota elementary schools prepare for return to in-person learning
For months, school districts have relied on COVID-19 case rates by county to determine how students would be taught, but starting Jan. 18 the state says districts can choose to have elementary students to return to in-person learning.