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Minneapolis schools lay off 400 people, St. Paul cutting budget to curb shortfalls
Minnesota man charged in string of ATM burglaries, and more headlines Minnesota man charged in string of ATM burglaries, and more headlines Minnesota man charged in string of ATM burglaries, and more headlines The Minneapolis school district says it's laying off 400 full-time employees, including approximately 116 teachers, as it deals with a $75 million shortfall. In a statement on Friday, Minneapolis Public Schools said most reductions made were from "central office or departments," and that it's still going through data from the 2025-2026 budget, which was approved on Tuesday. The district cited increasing costs in utilities, salaries, benefits and transportation, and a decline in state funding as reasons for the deficit. Minneapolis voters passed a $20 million technology levy in the November 2024 election to address the shortfall. The impact on Minneapolis homeowners is around $2 per month for someone with a $100,000 house. The approved budget did not "completely" eliminate any student programs, and prioritized low class sizes, according to the district. WCCO has reached out to the Minneapolis Federation of Educators, the union representing teachers in the district, for comment. St. Paul Schools facing $51.5 million shortfall; considering referendum St. Paul Public Schools, which also approved its budget on Tuesday, said it's facing a $51.5 million deficit. The district says it plans to use $35.5 million in reserve funds and a combination of "budget cuts and new revenue" to cover the other $15.6 million. It's unknown if any layoffs are involved in the budget cuts. Superintendent Dr. Stacie Stanley said in a written statement that using money from the reserve fund is a one-year solution, and that the district is considering a referendum for St. Paul residents to vote on in November.
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Motorist strikes, injures 3 St. Paul officers during traffic stop, police say
Minnesota man charged in string of ATM burglaries, and more headlines Minnesota man charged in string of ATM burglaries, and more headlines Minnesota man charged in string of ATM burglaries, and more headlines A motorist who struck and hurt three officers during a traffic stop late Thursday night in St. Paul, Minnesota, is now in custody, police say. It happened at about 11:40 p.m. at the intersection of Como Avenue and Rice Street, just a few blocks north of the Minnesota State Capitol grounds. Police say the motorist, who was pulled over for "traffic violations," initially stopped before driving off and striking the officers who were standing outside their squad vehicles. Police gave chase, eventually finding the suspect's abandoned vehicle about 5 miles northwest off Energy Park Drive, just east of Highway 280. Police say he fled on foot before being arrested "without incident." The officers suffered minor injuries and were treated and released from Regions Hospital. Police say the suspect, who's being held in the Ramsey County Jail, will likely be charged with assault, criminal vehicular operation and fleeing police.
