UMN Regents debate biggest tuition hike in 14 years
The University of Minnesota is supposed to be an affordable option for students to earn a college degree.
3 students from Minnesota honored as U.S. Presidential Scholars for 2024
Three Minnesota students were named 2024 U.S. Presidential Scholars Thursday, the U.S. Department of Education announced.
Pro-musicians play student-made guitars in Red Wing
Professional musicians played student-made guitars Thursday in Red Wing at Minnesota State College Southeast for their Annual Student Guitar show. FOX 9 photojournalist Scott Wise captured the moment.
Top Teacher: St. Paul reading teacher Julie Weilbacher
A beloved St. Paul elementary school teacher was honored Thursday with FOX 9’s Top Teacher Award.
Top Teacher: St. Paul teacher Ms. Julie Weilbacher
Four Seasons A+ Elementary teacher, Julie Weilbacher, was honored Thursday with FOX 9's Top Teacher Award.
Highest-paying jobs right out of school revealed
A new analysis has revealed the highest-paying jobs right out of school, with several engineering roles making the list.
Talk of tuition hike at U of M
The Board of Regents is set to meet on Thursday to discuss a possible tuition increase at the University of Minnesota. The recommended increase at the Twin Cities campus is 4.5% for in-state students and 5.5% for out-of-state students in the undergraduate and graduate programs.
MN woman becomes nurse at age 18: Here's how she did it
It's graduation season across Minnesota, and among those earning diplomas is a Carver County teenager who will soon hold a bachelor's degree at only 18 years old.
Carver County teen graduating with nursing degree
An 18-year-old Carver County student is set to graduate with a nursing degree after enrolling in the state's PSEO program.
Top Teacher Award: Margo Skjefte of Waconia
Second-grade teacher Margo Skjefte of Waconia wins the FOX 9 Top Teacher Award.
Meet the 2024 MN Teacher of the Year Tracy Byrd
Education Minnesota named Tracy Byrd as the 2024 Minnesota Teacher of the Year. The ninth-grade English teacher at Washburn High School joined FOX 9 Morning News to chat about the new title.
Top Teacher: West St. Paul math teacher David Gunderman
David Gunderman, a math teacher at Academic Arts High School in West St. Paul, was recognized for his exceptional contributions to the school, which included starting a fishing club to allow students to learn outside the traditional classroom environment.
Lakeville teachers reach tentative contract agreement
A union representing Lakeville teachers announced a tentative two-year contract agreement has been reached with Lakeville Area Public Schools.
Teacher Appreciation Week 2024 brings freebies and deals for educators
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 6-10, 2024.
Teacher sex abuse cases expose 'flaw' in how Minnesota schools report misconduct
Advocates for victims of sexual abuse say a teacher’s recent arrest is now exposing a flaw in the state’s mandated reporting requirements.
FOX 9 Investigators: The Flaw
Advocates for victims of sexual abuse say a teacher’s recent arrest is now exposing a flaw in the state’s mandated reporting requirements.
2024 Minnesota Teacher of the Year named
Education Minnesota has named its 2024 Teacher of the Year.
University of Michigan commencement interrupted by Pro-Palestine protesters
Protesters chanted anti-war messages and waved Palestinian flags during the University of Michigan’s commencement, as student demonstrations against the Israel-Hamas war collided with the annual pomp-and-circumstance of graduation ceremonies.
When is Teacher Appreciation Week this year?
Teacher Appreciation Week is the annual time teachers get the extra credit they deserve year round.
Tuition increases recommended to University of Minnesota leaders
University of Minnesota leaders are set to discuss whether being a student at the university will be more expensive next year.