Minneapolis Public Schools, teachers reach tentative agreement overnightThe agreement comes as Minneapolis teachers were set to begin a vote to authorize a strike over the next two days. The district had been in mediation with the union since the end of February.
Hennepin County Attorney’s Office expands youth group violence initiativeThe youth group violence initiative will focus on young people who have been in trouble but aren’t on probation. Law enforcement agencies in Brooklyn Center and Brooklyn Park will refer them to outreach workers, who provide support with services like employment assistance or even relocation.
Minnesota's Naz Reid wins NBA's Sixth Man of the Year awardNaz Reid, who helped the Minnesota Timberwolves overcome an injury to Karl-Anthony Towns to have one of the best seasons in franchise history, was voted the NBA’s Sixth Man of the Year.
Minneapolis releases new analysis on Uber, Lyft driver pay estimatesThe analysis by the city’s Policy and Research Division is mostly in line with previous state and city studies of rideshare drivers’ wages, and doesn’t appear to shift the debate at the Minneapolis City Council over the new rideshare ordinance in either direction.
Body camera footage shows part of fatal Minnetonka standoff between armed man and deputiesBody camera video released Wednesday by the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office shows portions of an April 10 shootout in Minnetonka that resulted in the wounding of two deputies and the death of a man who officials say fired at the officers.
‘We’re not going to stop’: Protests continue at the University of Minnesota campusA University of Minnesota protest was cleared late Tuesday night for the second time in a day. They picked things back up on Wednesday and say they will not quit until their demands are met.
Play4min 47secMinnesota lawmakers return from break to uncertainty after DFL lawmaker’s arrestSen. Nicole Mitchell’s legal troubles consumed the Capitol on the first day back from a short recess. The situation has put the power dynamic and policy prospects in question for the last four weeks of the legislative session.
Play4min 28secSecond suspect in Nudieland mass shooting in custodyA second suspect in the mass shooting at a Minneapolis punk show last summer is in juvenile detention and was in court Wednesday afternoon.
Twins' Castro hits birthday homer, lifts Minnesota to 6-3 win over White SoxWilli Castro hit a 3-run home run on his 27th birthday and Joe Ryan pitched six innings for his first win of the year as the Minnesota Twins beat the Chicago White Sox 6-3 Wednesday.
Play3min 51secCoal and new gas power plants will have to meet climate pollution targetsFifteen years after the EPA said greenhouse gasses are a danger to public health, the agency finalized rules to limit climate-warming pollution from existing coal and new gas power plants.
American Airlines passenger alleges discrimination over use of first-class restroomIn a complaint to the airline, Pamela Hill-Veal, a retired judge, says that while on a Chicago-to-Phoenix flight, a flight attendant berated her and accused her of slamming the lavatory door.
The Supreme Court will hear Trump's claim he's immune from criminal prosecutionTrump's argument for immunity is broad: He contends that he cannot be prosecuted for his "official acts" as president unless he is first impeached, convicted by the Senate and removed from office.
Play4min 01secArt Hounds: Reflecting on a lost artArt Hounds talk about “Ugly Lies the Bone” at the Commonweal Theatre in Lanesboro, Threshold Theater’s “Fourplay” and a showcase of local artist Stuart Loughridge.
Pro-Palestinian protests spread to the campuses of USC and the University of TexasArrests were made at both schools. The LAPD said it would continue patrolling USC's campus into Thursday, while Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said the protestors at UT-Austin belong in jail.
Gateway Pundit files for bankruptcy after election conspiracy defamation lawsuitsThe influential website faced multiple defamation suits over conspiracy theories about 2020 election fraud that it's accused of promoting.
What consumers should know about the milk testing positive for bird fluFederal officials and scientific experts say the virus detected in retail milk samples may be inactive and unable to cause an infection.
Play3min 33secAppetites: Flaky and puffed with air, popovers are a Passover stapleThousands of popovers push through the doors at Yum! Kitchen and Bakery every year during Passover. MPR News Host Tom Crann talks with Yum co-owner, Patti Soskin on how they’re made and why they’re such a versatile Passover pastry.
Minneapolis teachers set to vote this week on strike authorizationThe Minneapolis Federation of Teachers says its members will vote on Thursday and Friday on authorizing a possible strike. The move comes after the union and district failed to reach a contract agreement after an 18-hour mediated negotiating session.
Biden signs $95 billion military aid package for Ukraine, Israel and TaiwanUkraine will get most of the assistance as it struggles to combat Russia’s overwhelming firepower. The bill also includes more weapons for Israel, and humanitarian help for Gaza.
Play12min 27secAnoka-Hennepin school board OKs plan to avoid budget showdownBoard members of the state’s largest school district agreed early Wednesday to move ahead with the budget process separately from policy and curriculum questions raised by a board member, the superintendent said.