Trump administration ramps up dismantling Education Department by shifting duties
The Trump administration shifted key Education Department responsibilities to the Justice Department and Health and Human Services on Tuesday.
The Trump administration shifted key Education Department responsibilities to the Justice Department and Health and Human Services on Tuesday.
Minnesota fossil featured at Smithsonian National Museum this month
A rare Minnesota fossil is among the highlights as the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History launches a new exhibition exploring the nation’s history.
A rare Minnesota fossil is among the highlights as the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History launches a new exhibition exploring the nation’s history.
Williams Arena renamed 'The Barn,' U of M announces collaboration with Blue Cross and Blue Shield
The University of Minnesota announced the basketball arena at its Twin Cities campus will now be known as "The Barn" after being called Williams Arena since 1950.
The University of Minnesota announced the basketball arena at its Twin Cities campus will now be known as "The Barn" after being called Williams Arena since 1950.
Report outlines child well-being latest rankings
An annual ranking report details the current status of how children in Minnesota are doing – this year showing a slip in the nationwide rankings. FOX 9’s Tim Blotz explains.
An annual ranking report details the current status of how children in Minnesota are doing – this year showing a slip in the nationwide rankings. FOX 9’s Tim Blotz explains.
American Revolution historian Gordon S. Wood dies at 92 after being struck by car
Gordon Wood, a Pulitzer Prize-winning historian, authored dozens of books and was a longtime professor at Brown University.
Gordon Wood, a Pulitzer Prize-winning historian, authored dozens of books and was a longtime professor at Brown University.
Bloomington teen paralyzed graduates high school
Ethan Glynn, a Bloomington teenager paralyzed during a football game nearly four years ago, graduated high school with his class on Friday. FOX 9’s Maury Glover has the story.
Ethan Glynn, a Bloomington teenager paralyzed during a football game nearly four years ago, graduated high school with his class on Friday. FOX 9’s Maury Glover has the story.
4 years after football paralysis Bloomington’s Ethan Glynn earns his diploma
Ethan Glynn, a Bloomington teenager paralyzed during a football game nearly four years ago, graduated high school with his class on Friday.
Ethan Glynn, a Bloomington teenager paralyzed during a football game nearly four years ago, graduated high school with his class on Friday.
Tampa school zone catches 6,000 speeders in 2 days as city weighs $100 camera fines
Tampa City Council members voted Thursday to approve an ordinance updating the city code to operate automated speed detection systems in 18 school zones.
Tampa City Council members voted Thursday to approve an ordinance updating the city code to operate automated speed detection systems in 18 school zones.
FCC launches review of $3B school internet program over screen time concerns
The Federal Communications Commission announced Wednesday that it is launching a comprehensive review of the E-Rate program.
The Federal Communications Commission announced Wednesday that it is launching a comprehensive review of the E-Rate program.
Trump administration seeks federal grant oversight
The Trump administration is looking to give political appointees more power over federal grants, to ensure they “demonstrably advance” the president's policy priorities.
The Trump administration is looking to give political appointees more power over federal grants, to ensure they “demonstrably advance” the president's policy priorities.
These states lead the nation in racial equality in education, study finds
A recent WalletHub study found that districts serving fewer Black and Hispanic students receive about $900 to $1,000 more per student on average, highlighting persistent racial disparities in education.
A recent WalletHub study found that districts serving fewer Black and Hispanic students receive about $900 to $1,000 more per student on average, highlighting persistent racial disparities in education.
Education Department abandons civil rights focus on Black students
The Department of Education under President Trump is ending generations of addressing inequities for Black students, in some cases withholding federal funds for programs that aim to help them.
The Department of Education under President Trump is ending generations of addressing inequities for Black students, in some cases withholding federal funds for programs that aim to help them.
MSHSL tables girls flag football emerging sport status for 2026–27 school year
The MSHSL has opted to table the decision to elevate girls flag football to an ‘emerging status’ sport until at least after this season.
The MSHSL has opted to table the decision to elevate girls flag football to an ‘emerging status’ sport until at least after this season.
Teacher takes canoe trip to raise funds for students
A teacher at Prairie Seeds Academy in Brooklyn Park is canoeing 1,000 miles down the Mississippi River to help students reconnect with nature, while raising $20,000 for students affected by the federal immigration crackdown in the process. FOX 9’s Maury Glover has the story.
A teacher at Prairie Seeds Academy in Brooklyn Park is canoeing 1,000 miles down the Mississippi River to help students reconnect with nature, while raising $20,000 for students affected by the federal immigration crackdown in the process. FOX 9’s Maury Glover has the story.
Brooklyn Park teacher to paddle 1K miles on Mississippi to help students heal
A teacher at Prairie Seeds Academy in Brooklyn Park is canoeing 1,000 miles down the Mississippi River to help students reconnect with nature
A teacher at Prairie Seeds Academy in Brooklyn Park is canoeing 1,000 miles down the Mississippi River to help students reconnect with nature
Hopkins HS sends students home early on Monday after threat
A potential threat led Hopkins High School to take extra safety measures and release students early on Monday.
A potential threat led Hopkins High School to take extra safety measures and release students early on Monday.
Kentucky social media settlement: Meta reportedly paying $27M to settle addiction case
Meta platforms are reportedly paying $27 million to settle a social media addiction case in Kentucky, Reuters reported.
Meta platforms are reportedly paying $27 million to settle a social media addiction case in Kentucky, Reuters reported.
Georgia bus driver: 82-year-old retires after 50 years on the road
A Fayette County school bus driver is retiring this week after 50 years of safely transporting students.
A Fayette County school bus driver is retiring this week after 50 years of safely transporting students.
25 states file lawsuit over student loan caps for nursing and healthcare degrees
A group of 25 states and Washington, D.C. filed a lawsuit against the Department of Education over new graduate student loan limits.
A group of 25 states and Washington, D.C. filed a lawsuit against the Department of Education over new graduate student loan limits.
Minnesota politics: What didn’t get finished?
Minnesota lawmakers ended the session with several high-profile proposals left unresolved, including issues such as gun safety, school security funding, car tab fees and infrastructure deals.
Minnesota lawmakers ended the session with several high-profile proposals left unresolved, including issues such as gun safety, school security funding, car tab fees and infrastructure deals.