Gov. Walz backs legislation to stop book bans
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan visited a St. Paul school library to show support for legislation to take on book bans.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan visited a St. Paul school library to show support for legislation to take on book bans.
School cell phone policy required districtwide in 2025 under new proposal
A districtwide cell phone use policy could be mandated for each Minnesota school as soon as next year.
A districtwide cell phone use policy could be mandated for each Minnesota school as soon as next year.
Biden cancels student loans for 78,000 more public workers
Another 78,000 Americans are getting their federal student loans canceled.
Another 78,000 Americans are getting their federal student loans canceled.
Persistent 81-year-old Hutchinson man earns his GED
At age 81, a Hutchinson man is getting ready to graduate. Persistence has paid off for Sam Flom who earned his GED last week after year's of hard work -- and decades after he dropped out of school.
At age 81, a Hutchinson man is getting ready to graduate. Persistence has paid off for Sam Flom who earned his GED last week after year's of hard work -- and decades after he dropped out of school.
Worst-paying college majors revealed in new report
Here's a look at what the lowest-paid majors earn early in a career.
Here's a look at what the lowest-paid majors earn early in a career.
MSP Airport preps for spring break rush
MSP Airport is getting busier as airport leaders brace for this year’s spring break rush.
MSP Airport is getting busier as airport leaders brace for this year’s spring break rush.
Minnesota SRO bill signed into law
Clarifications to a law passed last year restricting the force a School Resource Officer (SRO) can use when restraining students in Minnesota schools will head to Minnesota Governor Walz for approval.
Clarifications to a law passed last year restricting the force a School Resource Officer (SRO) can use when restraining students in Minnesota schools will head to Minnesota Governor Walz for approval.
Minnesota SRO bill changes signed into law
Clarifications on a law restricting the force a School Resource Officer can use has been signed into law. FOX 9's Rob Olson has details.
Clarifications on a law restricting the force a School Resource Officer can use has been signed into law. FOX 9's Rob Olson has details.
FTC sending checks to people defrauded by student loan forgiveness scams
The FTC is sending over $4.1 million in refunds to people who lost money in student loan forgiveness scams. Here's what to know.
The FTC is sending over $4.1 million in refunds to people who lost money in student loan forgiveness scams. Here's what to know.
MN lawmakers look to block book bans at schools
If a book is age-appropriate, it shouldn't be banned based on the messages and ideas it conveys. That’s the argument some lawmakers made at the Capitol Wednesday.
If a book is age-appropriate, it shouldn't be banned based on the messages and ideas it conveys. That’s the argument some lawmakers made at the Capitol Wednesday.
Texting kids at school: Why teachers say parents should stop
Teachers say you can still reach your child if you have a change in plans or a family emergency: Just contact the front office.
Teachers say you can still reach your child if you have a change in plans or a family emergency: Just contact the front office.
Police investigating after Edina High School teacher received 'terroristic threat'
Authorities are investigating after an Edina High School teacher and staff at "several" other metro-area schools received a "terroristic threat" via email.
Authorities are investigating after an Edina High School teacher and staff at "several" other metro-area schools received a "terroristic threat" via email.
Plymouth women create bleeding control kit to help with emergencies
The kits are color-coded, specifically designed to be used in public settings, and are so simple that even a 5-year-old can use them effectively.
The kits are color-coded, specifically designed to be used in public settings, and are so simple that even a 5-year-old can use them effectively.
Free school meals in MN: Growth spurt in program leads to budget boost
Free meals at Minnesota schools have had a growth spurt.
Free meals at Minnesota schools have had a growth spurt.
SATs go digital this weekend: Here's what students think
Here's what you should know about the new shorter digital version of the SAT, based on comments from students who have taken practice versions and what experts say to expect.
Here's what you should know about the new shorter digital version of the SAT, based on comments from students who have taken practice versions and what experts say to expect.
Shakopee High School students building outdoor smudging space
Shakopee High School students are in the midst of building one of the first outdoor Native American smudging spaces in the state.
Shakopee High School students are in the midst of building one of the first outdoor Native American smudging spaces in the state.
Minnesota teacher gets State of the Union shoutout from President Biden
A Minnesota teacher was a guest of First Lady Jill Biden's during Thursday's State of the Union.
A Minnesota teacher was a guest of First Lady Jill Biden's during Thursday's State of the Union.
MN teacher gets SOTU shoutout
A Minnesota teacher was recognized during the 2024 State of the Union speech from President Joe Biden on Thursday.
A Minnesota teacher was recognized during the 2024 State of the Union speech from President Joe Biden on Thursday.
HOA, condo daycare prohibition bans considered by Minnesota lawmakers
Those living in a HOA or condo looking to create their own licensed daycare center could no longer be denied its operation as long as they have a license in Minnesota under a new proposal being considered by lawmakers.
Those living in a HOA or condo looking to create their own licensed daycare center could no longer be denied its operation as long as they have a license in Minnesota under a new proposal being considered by lawmakers.
Will I face a 'tax bomb' on student loan forgiveness?
Student loan forgiveness could have some tax consequences down the line. Experts say there are several situations that can lead to a “student loan tax bomb.”
Student loan forgiveness could have some tax consequences down the line. Experts say there are several situations that can lead to a “student loan tax bomb.”