The St. Paul district says it will revisit the decision in late September. St. Cloud’s school board is expected to vote on the superintendent’s recommendation on Aug. 19. - Minnesota’s rules for going back to school What you need to know - In Duluth Combination of in-person and distance learning recommended - How safe is your school's reopening plan? Here's what to look for
Minneapolis voters will not get the chance on Nov. 3 to decide whether to replace the Minneapolis Police Department after a key city commission Wednesday put the process on hold, saying it needed more information. - ‘Hey, don’t do what you’re doing’ Teaching cops to say something if they see something - Minneapolis residents ask Dismantle the police — then what? - For some Minneapolis residents Dismantling the police isn’t far-fetched
With interest in organics recycling programs growing, the pandemic has highlighted Minnesota’s need for more compost sites to handle food waste. - Tips For composting at home
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Amid growing calls for police reform in the wake of Floyd’s death, law enforcement agencies around the country are rethinking their expectations for officers who witness misconduct by fellow officers. Some departments, including St. Paul, are planning to train officers to speak up when they see a colleague do wrong. - MPD Records suggest scarce training on dangers of improper restraints - 'Freedom Fighters' look to shed 'scary' image, solidify role in the community - Police reform Officer licensing agency to audit practices
Minnesota voters will finalize November’s ballot in the Aug. 11 primary election. The first statewide election amid the pandemic will look different than voters are accustomed to, and election officials are preaching patience. - Masks, curbside voting and more How to vote safely in person - Don’t let COVID-19 stop your vote Here’s how to vote by mail in Minnesota
As a new school year begins this week in some states, many working parents are struggling to balance their jobs with their children’s school work as the coronavirus pandemic continues to cause upheaval in school districts around the country. - Back to school Walz's plan stresses in-classroom teaching, flexibility to shift - Minnesota’s rules for going back to school What you need to know - For Minnesotans School plan brings more questions than answers
March arrived with a projected $1.5 billion surplus; a state estimate released Friday said the revenue shortfall would reach $4.7 billion for the next two years. - States are broke and many are eyeing massive cuts Here's how yours is doing
The public might not know the winner of the presidential race on Election Day because of a massive shift to voting by mail during the coronavirus pandemic. That’s because mail ballots take longer to count because of security procedures and laws in some states that limit when they can be processed. - Trump floats November election delay But it won't happen - Fact check Trump spreads unfounded claims about voting by mail
Now that schools have guidance on reopening from the state, one Rochester, Minn., elementary is already in session, providing a glimpse of what the classroom could look like for many in September. - Guidelines Minnesota’s rules for going back to school: What you need to know - Back to school Walz's plan stresses in-classroom teaching, flexibility to shift - Tell MPR News What are you planning to do this fall?