Northern MN football season canceled due to increased player injuries

School district officials with the Wadena-Deer Creek football program have decided to forego the remainder of its high school football season.

Ortonville elementary school principal earns national education award

An elementary school principal in western Minnesota is being honored by the U.S. Department of Education for her leadership and commitment to her students. 

Veterans honored with service branch flags at Holy Family Catholic High School

The Holy Family Catholic High School had its football field renovated recently. It moved the American flag on the field and placed six armed service flags around it. 

Woodbury substitute reenacts George Floyd?s murder
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A substitute teacher at Woodbury High School reportedly used a student to help reenact the prone restraint used in the murder of George Floyd, in addition to making inappropriate gestures and remarks in several classes.

Woodbury substitute reenacts George Floyd's murder on student

A substitute teacher at Woodbury High School reportedly used a student to help reenact the police actions around the murder of George Floyd, in addition to making inappropriate gestures and remarks in several classes.

Substitute teacher reenacted Floyd's murder on student
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A substitute teacher at Woodbury High School allegedly reenacted George Floyd's murder on a student. Here's the latest from FOX 9 All Day.

Travel tips for busy MEA break at MSP Airport

It's going to be a busy end to the work week at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, as families travel during MEA break. 

Bloomington elementary school closure proposal leaves parents frustrated

Parents are furious over plans to shutter an elementary school and repurpose it as an early childhood center – a process they said lacked transparency and stands to uproot their children.

Here are the best colleges in the US for 2025

Discover the best colleges and universities in the US for 2025, based on WalletHub's ranking that considers factors like student selectivity, career outcomes, and affordability.

Minneapolis parents raise alarm about overcrowded classrooms

Some parents and teachers are concerned about larger classroom sizes in Minneapolis Public Schools, with some reaching as high as 41.

MN State Colleges and Universities announce enrollment increase

State officials announced increased enrollment at Minnesota state colleges and universities for the fall term of 2024 after a “slump" that lasted more than 10 years. 

States with the highest student loan payments: Study

New Hampshire topped the list with an average student loan payment of $229 and both Arkansas and Mississippi ranked the lowest with $142.

School uses pouches to keep phones out of class
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United South Central High School in Wells, Minnesota, is using "Yondr" pouches to keep cell phones out of classrooms. FOX 9 reporter Corin Hoggard has the full story.

St. Paul Public Schools expands gardening program

Students at St. Paul Public Schools are getting more opportunities to participate in urban farming and gardening and are even getting the chance to share the food they’ve grown.

St. Paul students harvest food for their own cafeteria
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Humboldt High School students are participating in a gardening program, where the fresh food goes to the school cafeteria and out in the community.

Universal school meals not quite universal

Minnesota’s universal free school meals program isn’t quite universal.

Prior Lake opts out of free school lunch program
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Prior Lake and Byron High Schools have opted out of free school meal funding, and some parents are upset to know that they are paying hundreds of dollars a year while meals in other schools across the state are free.