Minneapolis Public Schools staff answer questions on school closure plan
Minneapolis Public Schools leaders said Friday their district transformation plan that includes closing schools will not significantly cut costs, but will instead allow the district to operate more efficiently.
Minneapolis Public Schools leaders said Friday their district transformation plan that includes closing schools will not significantly cut costs, but will instead allow the district to operate more efficiently.
Wisconsin fraternity hazing tip leads police to find 30 men in hot basement, some injured
Two men were arrested after Madison police investigating a hazing tip found around 30 partially clothed men, several with visible injuries, in the basement of an unrecognized fraternity near the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Two men were arrested after Madison police investigating a hazing tip found around 30 partially clothed men, several with visible injuries, in the basement of an unrecognized fraternity near the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
University of Minnesota cutting $225M from its budget over 2 years
University of Minnesota leadership announced $225 million will be reduced from the school's budget over two years, acknowledging that there will be “difficult choices and conversations ahead."
University of Minnesota leadership announced $225 million will be reduced from the school's budget over two years, acknowledging that there will be “difficult choices and conversations ahead."
Northern Iowa offering 'Neighboring State Rate' tuition for MN students
If you have a high school junior or senior at home, the college search is in full swing and tuition costs are almost certainly near top of mind. Northern Iowa is offering a "Neighboring State Rate" to get Minnesota students south, and it's paying off. Pete Moris, the school's director of university relations, joined FOX 9 News at 5 to explain.
If you have a high school junior or senior at home, the college search is in full swing and tuition costs are almost certainly near top of mind. Northern Iowa is offering a "Neighboring State Rate" to get Minnesota students south, and it's paying off. Pete Moris, the school's director of university relations, joined FOX 9 News at 5 to explain.
Lakeville North, South high schools closed Wednesday after threats
School district leaders say Lakeville North and South High Schools will be closed on Wednesday after the schools were targeted by threats on Tuesday.
School district leaders say Lakeville North and South High Schools will be closed on Wednesday after the schools were targeted by threats on Tuesday.
Detroit Lakes Schools facing legal challenge over rainbow ban
Detroit Lakes Public Schools is at odds over displaying rainbows items. At the center of the debate is a policy about what is authorized on district property.
Detroit Lakes Public Schools is at odds over displaying rainbows items. At the center of the debate is a policy about what is authorized on district property.
ACLU suing Detroit Lakes School District over rainbow ban
The ACLU is suing Detroit Lakes School District over its ban of rainbows. FOX 9's Soyoung Kim has more.
The ACLU is suing Detroit Lakes School District over its ban of rainbows. FOX 9's Soyoung Kim has more.
Lakeville North, South high schools targeted by threats
Police are investigating anonymous threats involving Lakeville North and Lakeville South high schools Tuesday, prompting lockdown and evacuation at the schools.
Police are investigating anonymous threats involving Lakeville North and Lakeville South high schools Tuesday, prompting lockdown and evacuation at the schools.
Former Stillwater school secretary accused of stealing $90K from staff fund
A former Stillwater Middle School employee is facing a dozen felony charges for allegedly taking more than $90,000 from a school staff fund over several years.
A former Stillwater Middle School employee is facing a dozen felony charges for allegedly taking more than $90,000 from a school staff fund over several years.
Vandalism involving spray paint, baby oil causes 'widespread' damage at Albert Lea HS
Classes at Albert Lea High School were moved online Monday after apparent vandalism at the school left "widespread" damage, according to school officials.
Classes at Albert Lea High School were moved online Monday after apparent vandalism at the school left "widespread" damage, according to school officials.
For veterans, these are the top schools according to US News & World Report
The Windy City is once again home to the highest-ranked university in the latest U.S. News & World Report list of “Best Colleges for Veterans," while the school that made the biggest leap into the top five is right along the I-55 corridor as well.
The Windy City is once again home to the highest-ranked university in the latest U.S. News & World Report list of “Best Colleges for Veterans," while the school that made the biggest leap into the top five is right along the I-55 corridor as well.
These are the top colleges, universities in the 2027 U.S. News rankings
A new college ranking evaluates nearly 1,700 institutions across the country based on academic quality, student outcomes, faculty resources and other factors.
A new college ranking evaluates nearly 1,700 institutions across the country based on academic quality, student outcomes, faculty resources and other factors.
Empty desks, tough choices: Minneapolis families face possible closure of 16 schools
Minneapolis families are facing the possibility of sweeping school closures as the district grapples with empty buildings and a budget in the red.
Minneapolis families are facing the possibility of sweeping school closures as the district grapples with empty buildings and a budget in the red.
Minneapolis school board chair on cuts and closures
Minneapolis School Board Chair Collin Beachy is addressing the difficult decisions ahead as the district considers closing as many as 16 schools.
Minneapolis School Board Chair Collin Beachy is addressing the difficult decisions ahead as the district considers closing as many as 16 schools.
Minneapolis school board chair on closures: The plans could change
Minneapolis school board chair Collin Beachy is making it clear nothing has been finalized and plans could change as the board weighs three plans that could close more than a dozen schools.
Minneapolis school board chair Collin Beachy is making it clear nothing has been finalized and plans could change as the board weighs three plans that could close more than a dozen schools.
Minnesota has one of lowest number of required school days: See how your district compares
Minnesota has one of the lowest required number of school days in the country, but state Department of Education data shows the actual length of a school year varies across Minnesota depending on the district.
Minnesota has one of the lowest required number of school days in the country, but state Department of Education data shows the actual length of a school year varies across Minnesota depending on the district.
MN has one of the lowest amount of school days a year
The State of Minnesota has on average fewer school days than most states across the country. FOX 9's Soyoung Kim has more.
The State of Minnesota has on average fewer school days than most states across the country. FOX 9's Soyoung Kim has more.
Mississippi school district released from federal desegregation order after 50 years
A Mississippi school district is no longer subject to a federal desegregation order after more than 50 years of court oversight.
A Mississippi school district is no longer subject to a federal desegregation order after more than 50 years of court oversight.
States where cursive handwriting is still taught in schools
Cursive’s comeback in U.S. public schools continues, even as the digital age reaches new heights and some question whether it's obsolete.
Cursive’s comeback in U.S. public schools continues, even as the digital age reaches new heights and some question whether it's obsolete.
St. Paul's new Afrocentric magnet school opens in Rondo neighborhood
St. Paul Public Schools opened the Benjamin E. Mays Afrocentric Magnet School in the city's historic Rondo neighborhood earlier this month, giving students of color a chance to see themselves reflected in their education.
St. Paul Public Schools opened the Benjamin E. Mays Afrocentric Magnet School in the city's historic Rondo neighborhood earlier this month, giving students of color a chance to see themselves reflected in their education.