Where is college most affordable? See how your state ranks

College costs are taking a bigger bite out of family budgets, but affordability varies widely by state, according to a new WalletHub analysis.

Ole Miss investigating students racist gestures caught on camera

University of Mississippi officials launched an investigation after doorbell camera footage surfaced showing students making racist gestures outside the apartment of Black classmates.

Minnesota Saint John's University sues New York St. John's over 'Johnnies' trademark

A trademark fight between two St. John’s universities is now in federal court in Minnesota. The Collegeville, Minn., school filed its complaint Wednesday in U.S. District Court in Minnesota against the New York school.

Robbinsdale Area Schools approve referendum as budget deficit looms

Voters in Robbinsdale Area Schools have approved a referendum effort that will authorize approximately $360 million in investments throughout the district as it faces a nearly $20 million budget shortfall.

MN constitutional amendment on school funding
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The midterm election in Minnesota will present voters with the chance to increase school funding for districts across the state, without raising property taxes. FOX 9’s Maury Glover explains the details before polls open.

How Minnesota’s school funding amendment could send more money to schools

Minnesota voters will weigh a constitutional amendment on Nov. 3 that supporters say would boost school funding without affecting property taxes.

Minnesota schools targeted by ICE are still struggling

School districts across the metro are still grappling with the Trump Administration’s ongoing immigration enforcement months after federal agents targeted students, bus stops and school parking lots during Operation Metro Surge.

How ICE enforcement operations impacted Minnesota schools, students
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School districts in Minnesota continue to feel the impact of the Trump Administration's immigration enforcement operations. FOX 9 Investigator Nathan O'Neal has more.

St. Paul Schools approve budget without layoffs
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Facing a budget shortfall, St. Paul School District leaders have postponed possible teacher layoffs – at least for now. FOX 9’s Mike Manzoni has the details.

St. Paul Public Schools avoids layoffs amid $5M budget gap

The St. Paul school board approved a new budget plan on Friday that avoids layoffs for now, but leaders and teachers said they still need to come up with a long-term fix.

Dartmouth provost resigns after AI detector flags his writing

Dartmouth College Provost Santiago Schnell has resigned after a faculty committee found that he used artificial intelligence to meaningfully alter his writing and was not forthcoming about his use of the technology.

Minnesota nearing 400 solar-powered schools, 23 electric school buses purchased

The Minnesota Department of Commerce said the state's clean-energy grants are helping schools cut energy costs and provide cleaner forms of transportation.

Trump administration ends legal battle to overhaul student loan forgiveness program

President Donald Trump’s administration dropped a pair of appeals this week involving a planned overhaul of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, which was designed to forgive loans for qualifying public service workers after 10 years’ worth of payments. 

Oregon sex offender posed as teen, tried to enroll at Maple Grove school: Charges

A 29-year-old registered sex offender from Oregon is accused of posing as a homeless 17-year-old to enroll at Maple Grove High School, allegedly hoping to attend classes in person to "get the full experience."

$2.5M in grants awarded to Minnesota colleges for workforce development

Minnesota is putting more than $2.5 million into employer training projects led by colleges and business partners throughout the state.

St. Paul Public Schools board delays vote on midyear teacher cuts

The St. Paul Public Schools Board of Education voted unanimously Tuesday night to postpone a decision on cutting English Learner teaching positions in the middle of the school year..

St. Paul Schools considers teacher cuts
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St. Paul Public Schools leaders are facing a difficult decision as the district faces a nearly $5 million budget deficit – considering cutting teaching jobs as soon as mid-year to fill the gap. FOX 9’s Soyoung Kim has the latest.