MN school closings: Winter storm closing schools early on Tuesday
Our first storm of the winter season is already starting to hit northern Minnesota, and it’s causing some schools to close early on Tuesday.
Our first storm of the winter season is already starting to hit northern Minnesota, and it’s causing some schools to close early on Tuesday.
Hero school bus driver saves lost boy who wandered into Lake Owasso
The Ramsey County Sherriff’s Office says a nonverbal four-year-old boy’s mother reported he had wandered off before he was later found in the arms of a school bus driver.
The Ramsey County Sherriff’s Office says a nonverbal four-year-old boy’s mother reported he had wandered off before he was later found in the arms of a school bus driver.
House Speaker Demuth addresses fraud in Minnesota, run for governor
Minnesota House Speaker Lisa Dehmith spoke about her goals for the state as she runs for governor against Tim Walz, who is running for his third term.
Minnesota House Speaker Lisa Dehmith spoke about her goals for the state as she runs for governor against Tim Walz, who is running for his third term.
U of M, Fairview, M Physicians to continue negotiations, mediation with Attorney General's office
Parties are returning to the negotiating table to establish a new framework for their medical school partnership after the University of Minnesota (U of M) Board of Regents decried the previous agreement between Fairview Health Services and M Physicians.
Parties are returning to the negotiating table to establish a new framework for their medical school partnership after the University of Minnesota (U of M) Board of Regents decried the previous agreement between Fairview Health Services and M Physicians.
Brainerd schools lowering heat to save money
Brainerd schools confirmed that they are planning to lower the thermostats in their buildings from 72 degrees to 68 degrees in order to save money this winter.
Brainerd schools confirmed that they are planning to lower the thermostats in their buildings from 72 degrees to 68 degrees in order to save money this winter.
Brainerd schools are turning down the heat to save money this winter
Brainerd Public Schools is lowering the temperature this winter in hopes of saving some money.
Brainerd Public Schools is lowering the temperature this winter in hopes of saving some money.
Minnesota auditor finds Byron Public Schools lacked proper spending documentation
Minnesota's auditor reviewed Byron Public Schools for spending during 2023 and 2024.
Minnesota's auditor reviewed Byron Public Schools for spending during 2023 and 2024.
Auditor: Improper spending at Byron Public Schools
The Minnesota Office of the State Auditor says Byron Public Schools is using funds improperly. FOX 9's Soyoung Kim has more.
The Minnesota Office of the State Auditor says Byron Public Schools is using funds improperly. FOX 9's Soyoung Kim has more.
Larry Summers leaving Harvard job amid increased backlash over Epstein ties
Harvard also confirmed the former university president will take leave from Kennedy School center directorship.
Harvard also confirmed the former university president will take leave from Kennedy School center directorship.
Veterans discharged for refusing COVID vaccine may qualify to have GI Bill benefits restored
Thousands of U.S. service members who were discharged from service for refusing the COVID vaccine may regain eligibility for GI Bill education benefits.
Thousands of U.S. service members who were discharged from service for refusing the COVID vaccine may regain eligibility for GI Bill education benefits.
Trump administration plans to dismantle parts of Education Department. What it means for student loans
Some of the Education Department’s responsibilities will now shift to other federal agencies as part of a new agreement.
Some of the Education Department’s responsibilities will now shift to other federal agencies as part of a new agreement.
MacKenzie Scott donates over $700 million to HBCUs
The billionaire first began donating money to Historically Black Colleges and Universities back in 2020.
The billionaire first began donating money to Historically Black Colleges and Universities back in 2020.
Minneapolis teachers vote to ratify contract with school district
The Minneapolis Federation of Educators (MFE) voted Saturday to ratify the contract agreement made with Minneapolis Public Schools (MPS).
The Minneapolis Federation of Educators (MFE) voted Saturday to ratify the contract agreement made with Minneapolis Public Schools (MPS).
Students in these states spend more of their income on education, according to analysis
Many of the states that topped list were home to some of the most famous schools such as Harvard University, University of Pennsylvania, and Yale University, to name a few.
Many of the states that topped list were home to some of the most famous schools such as Harvard University, University of Pennsylvania, and Yale University, to name a few.
President Trump issues ‘Fostering the Future’ executive order to support children in foster care
Children in foster care are getting more help in securing a stable future thanks to a new executive order signed by President Trump on Thursday.
Children in foster care are getting more help in securing a stable future thanks to a new executive order signed by President Trump on Thursday.
U of M, Fairview teaching hospital deal rebuked by Board of Regents
The University of Minnesota (U of M) Board of Regents is rebuking a plan for U of M Physicians to enter a 10-year clinical partnership with Fairview teaching hospitals.
The University of Minnesota (U of M) Board of Regents is rebuking a plan for U of M Physicians to enter a 10-year clinical partnership with Fairview teaching hospitals.
States add gun safety to school curriculums
Several states, including Arkansas, Tennessee and Utah, have passed new laws requiring schools to teach gun safety to students as young as five.
Several states, including Arkansas, Tennessee and Utah, have passed new laws requiring schools to teach gun safety to students as young as five.
Bay Area Harvard grad student launched new ‘Appstinence’ movement to quit social media
It’s a concept hard to fathom among many Gen Zers — ditching your smartphone and retiring from social media. But it's what recent Harvard alumna 24-year-old Gabriela Nguyen has fully embraced as she works to help others do the same.
It’s a concept hard to fathom among many Gen Zers — ditching your smartphone and retiring from social media. But it's what recent Harvard alumna 24-year-old Gabriela Nguyen has fully embraced as she works to help others do the same.
Wayzata Public Schools moves to advance proposal for new schools, tax hike
Facing climbing enrollment and limited space for students, the Wayzata Public Schools board on Monday night voted to move forward with plans to build two new schools and expand others.
Facing climbing enrollment and limited space for students, the Wayzata Public Schools board on Monday night voted to move forward with plans to build two new schools and expand others.
Lakeland PBS cancels Lakeland Currents citing federal funding cuts
Despite social media commenters criticizing PBS for a political bias, recent Lakeland Currents segments included interviews with school district superintendents on their respective budgets, and a conversation on family farming succession.
Despite social media commenters criticizing PBS for a political bias, recent Lakeland Currents segments included interviews with school district superintendents on their respective budgets, and a conversation on family farming succession.