Best and worst college towns in 2025, according to WalletHub ranking

A city was ranked based on size, as well as the cost of living, how many students there were living there and the job availability, among many other factors.

President Biden visits Arizona, apologizes for ‘sin’ of 150-year-old boarding school policy

President Joe Biden formally apologized to Native Americans for the "sin" of a government-run boarding school system that for decades forcibly separated Indian children from their parents, calling it "blot on American history" in his first visit to Native Country.

Biden student debt plan heads to 8th Circuit Court of Appeals in St. Paul

The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals will meet to discuss the legality of President Biden's latest version of the income-driven student loan repayment plan.

Former Wisconsin Superintendent charged with theft of quarter million from district

The former superintendent of the Glenwood City School District, Tim Johnson, was charged this afternoon with 17 felonies for the theft of $290,000 from the district.  

Troubled employment history for Woodbury substitute
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New documents obtained by FOX 9 detail the troubled employment history for the Woodbury High School substitute teacher who re-enacted George Floyd's murder with a student. FOX 9's Leon Purvis has the latest.

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.