The International Union of Operating Engineers Local 49 on Monday filed an intent-to-strike notice on behalf of 176 operators at the Metropolitan Council’s nine wastewater treatment plants. The notice comes after members overwhelmingly rejected a contract offer that union officials … Continued
With seven cases of young people seriously injured in Ramsey County since 2021 due to unsafe or improper firearm storage in a residence, County Attorney John Choi reminded the public Monday that free gun locks are available across the county. … Continued
By MELISSA GOLDIN (Associated Press) Video from a star-studded fundraiser in Los Angeles for President Joe Biden on Saturday is circulating on social media with claims that he froze up onstage as he exited the event. “Biden froze again last … Continued
As soon as Sheletta Brundidge heard the news about the drowning of a 4-year-old boy who was autistic and nonverbal, she knew had to do something to help. Brundidge, a Cottage Grove mother of three children with autism, has long … Continued
By ALEXANDRA OLSON AND CLAIRE SAVAGE (AP Business Writers) NEW YORK (AP) — A federal judge on Monday granted the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, as well as employers in two Southern states, temporary relief from complying with a federal … Continued
Members of the St. Paul school board are set to vote Tuesday on a $1 billion budget for the coming year that leans on big cuts and deficit spending. While it’s roughly the same size as last year’s overall budget, … Continued