Lakeville students built motorcycle from scratch
Almost immediately after stepping into this wing of Lakeville North High school, it?s clear this is not your average shop class.
Almost immediately after stepping into this wing of Lakeville North High school, it?s clear this is not your average shop class.
Live updates: Trump hosts India's PM after increasing US tariffs
President Trump signed another executive order increasing U.S. tariffs before hosting India's prime minister at the White House.
President Trump signed another executive order increasing U.S. tariffs before hosting India's prime minister at the White House.
Driving school teaches life-saving maneuvers on the road
A bus driver in Central Minnesota last week avoided a semi-truck crash saving lives. Here in Minnesota, there’s a training center that teaches people how to do what that bus driver did.
A bus driver in Central Minnesota last week avoided a semi-truck crash saving lives. Here in Minnesota, there’s a training center that teaches people how to do what that bus driver did.
Impact of universal free meals in MN eyed by lawmakers this session
Protecting universal school meals remains a priority in 2025 for Minnesota Democrats.
Protecting universal school meals remains a priority in 2025 for Minnesota Democrats.
MSHSL's transgender athlete policy under investigation by US Department of Education
The United States Department of Education announced an investigation into the Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) after the state organization previously said it will allow students to participate in sports consistent with their gender identity.
The United States Department of Education announced an investigation into the Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) after the state organization previously said it will allow students to participate in sports consistent with their gender identity.
Supporting school counselors in Minnesota
FOX 9's Amy Hockert heard from Minnesota's High School Counselor of the Year, Sydney Piras, about the challenges counselors face in the state. Piras is set to speak to legislators about those challenges on Wednesday.
FOX 9's Amy Hockert heard from Minnesota's High School Counselor of the Year, Sydney Piras, about the challenges counselors face in the state. Piras is set to speak to legislators about those challenges on Wednesday.
Prior Lake teacher prepares lawsuit after discipline for online posts
Jeffers Pond elementary school teacher Brooke Zahn says she was suspended without pay for seven days after making a Facebook post in support of President Trump’s immigration policy.
Jeffers Pond elementary school teacher Brooke Zahn says she was suspended without pay for seven days after making a Facebook post in support of President Trump’s immigration policy.
How far COVID set students back: State-by-state report card
New data offers a look at how students nationwide are performing academically following the pandemic. Here's what the report found.
New data offers a look at how students nationwide are performing academically following the pandemic. Here's what the report found.
MN lawmakers consider school cell phone ban
School cell phone restrictions could become even tighter under a new bill with bipartisan support. This year, schools had to adopt a policy. That could turn into a total ban by 2026, at least at most schools.
School cell phone restrictions could become even tighter under a new bill with bipartisan support. This year, schools had to adopt a policy. That could turn into a total ban by 2026, at least at most schools.
MN lawmakers consider statewide ban on cell phones in schools
The Minnesota Senate will discuss a bill on Monday that, if passed, would ban cell phones for students in elementary and middle schools and in classrooms for high school students.
The Minnesota Senate will discuss a bill on Monday that, if passed, would ban cell phones for students in elementary and middle schools and in classrooms for high school students.
Is FAFSA part of the Education Department? And other things to know
Managing the FAFSA is a key role of the Department of Education. Here are other things to know as President Trump is evaluating the function and future of the department.
Managing the FAFSA is a key role of the Department of Education. Here are other things to know as President Trump is evaluating the function and future of the department.
MN legislators brace for potential federal education dismantling
Minnesota legislators are trying to figure out how hard-hit students and teachers will be if President Trump follows through on threats to dismantle the federal Department of Education.
Minnesota legislators are trying to figure out how hard-hit students and teachers will be if President Trump follows through on threats to dismantle the federal Department of Education.
MN lawmakers eyeing federal education showdown
Minnesota lawmakers are eyeing how hard students and teachers would be hit if President Trump follows through on threats to dismantle the federal Department of Education. FOX 9?s Corin Hoggard has the latest developments.
Minnesota lawmakers are eyeing how hard students and teachers would be hit if President Trump follows through on threats to dismantle the federal Department of Education. FOX 9?s Corin Hoggard has the latest developments.
Study: Teens spend 90 minutes on phones during school day, raising concerns
A new study published in JAMA Pediatrics found that adolescents spend an average of 90 minutes on their smartphones during school hours.
A new study published in JAMA Pediatrics found that adolescents spend an average of 90 minutes on their smartphones during school hours.
Nation’s Report Card reveals reading scores continue to decline: ‘A heartbreaking reality’
In 2024, the percentage of eighth-graders reading below the basic level was the largest in the assessment’s history, and the percentage of fourth-graders who scored below basic was the largest in 20 years.
In 2024, the percentage of eighth-graders reading below the basic level was the largest in the assessment’s history, and the percentage of fourth-graders who scored below basic was the largest in 20 years.
Trump signs executive order aiming to cut federal funding for ‘woke’ schools
President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at cutting federal funding for schools that promote what he calls "radical, anti-American ideologies."
President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at cutting federal funding for schools that promote what he calls "radical, anti-American ideologies."
All-gender bathroom at Denver high school under federal investigation
The U.S. Department of Education is investigating a high school in Denver after the school district reportedly allowed an all-gender restroom in the school.
The U.S. Department of Education is investigating a high school in Denver after the school district reportedly allowed an all-gender restroom in the school.
Live updates: Federal funding freeze; 1st White House press briefing; buyouts
The latest on President Trump's attempt to pause federal loans and grants as his administration reviews spending, plus other latest details from the administration on Tuesday.
The latest on President Trump's attempt to pause federal loans and grants as his administration reviews spending, plus other latest details from the administration on Tuesday.
Is FAFSA paused? What we know about federal loan freeze
The federal funding freeze, issued by President Donald Trump, is scheduled to take effect Tuesday.
The federal funding freeze, issued by President Donald Trump, is scheduled to take effect Tuesday.
Teacher of the Year sex abuse investigation: ‘He was just manipulative’
A former Harvest Best Academy student accused her middle school English teacher of “grooming" and sexually abusing her months after he had been named Minnesota Teacher of the Year in 2016.
A former Harvest Best Academy student accused her middle school English teacher of “grooming" and sexually abusing her months after he had been named Minnesota Teacher of the Year in 2016.