Minnesota school cell phone policy: Follow lead of comedians and musicians
Cell phones in Minnesota schools are under new scrutiny this year.
Cell phones in Minnesota schools are under new scrutiny this year.
School uses pouches to keep phones out of class
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.
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.
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
Humboldt High School students are participating in a gardening program, where the fresh food goes to the school cafeteria and out in the community.
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.
Minnesota’s universal free school meals program isn’t quite universal.
Prior Lake opts out of free school lunch program
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.
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.
Work crew sparks police response at Minnetonka High School
A work crew that didn't check in properly sparked a police response at Minnetonka High School on Tuesday.
A work crew that didn't check in properly sparked a police response at Minnetonka High School on Tuesday.
Rochester weighs $19M school referendum after measure failed last year
The measure, which is the second one in as many years, will prevent shutting down some schools, eliminating teaching and other positions and keep classroom sizes small, among other things, the district said. But it would also raise property taxes, which even proponents said is a tough sell for some.
The measure, which is the second one in as many years, will prevent shutting down some schools, eliminating teaching and other positions and keep classroom sizes small, among other things, the district said. But it would also raise property taxes, which even proponents said is a tough sell for some.
Schools at a loss as pandemic funding means cuts likely
Federal pandemic funding for education officially runs out after Monday. The well goes dry just as school districts across the country are staring at big budget deficits, so without new funding, painful cuts seem likely.
Federal pandemic funding for education officially runs out after Monday. The well goes dry just as school districts across the country are staring at big budget deficits, so without new funding, painful cuts seem likely.
School bus company cancels St. Cloud routes Thursday morning
The St. Cloud Area School District scrambled to find new school bus drivers on Thursday morning after Palmer Bus Company reported having no drivers available.
The St. Cloud Area School District scrambled to find new school bus drivers on Thursday morning after Palmer Bus Company reported having no drivers available.
US News and World Report rankings: What are the best colleges in MN?
Six Minnesota schools are ranked among the top colleges in the United States, according to a new ranking from U.S. News and World Report.
Six Minnesota schools are ranked among the top colleges in the United States, according to a new ranking from U.S. News and World Report.
7 Minnesota schools named National Blue Ribbon Schools in 2024
Seven schools in Minnesota were recognized as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Seven schools in Minnesota were recognized as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Fairy Grandparent Network makes wishes come true at Twin Cities school
A group of grandparents is going back to school and making wishes come true in the process.
A group of grandparents is going back to school and making wishes come true in the process.
Fairy grandparents offer helping hand to students
The Fairy Grandparent Network, comprising of mostly retired grandparents, is giving a helping hand to students and teachers in need of anything from school supplies to clothing. FOX 9 reporter Corin Hoggard has the full story.
The Fairy Grandparent Network, comprising of mostly retired grandparents, is giving a helping hand to students and teachers in need of anything from school supplies to clothing. FOX 9 reporter Corin Hoggard has the full story.
Protests interrupt U of M presidential inauguration
Protesters interrupted the inauguration of University of Minnesota (U of M) President Dr. Rebecca Cunningham to call for an end to the Israel-Hamas War.
Protesters interrupted the inauguration of University of Minnesota (U of M) President Dr. Rebecca Cunningham to call for an end to the Israel-Hamas War.
Columbia Heights charter school investigation underway after allegations
In a letter to the victim’s parents, the MDE says the alleged abuse occurred on or around Sept. 6, but the parents said they weren’t notified until Sept. 11
In a letter to the victim’s parents, the MDE says the alleged abuse occurred on or around Sept. 6, but the parents said they weren’t notified until Sept. 11
Not just salary: New listing ranks best and worst states for teachers
Teaching is among the lowest paying jobs which requires a bachelor’s degree in the United States.
Teaching is among the lowest paying jobs which requires a bachelor’s degree in the United States.
Video shows New Prague school bus plowing through cornfield
In a close call at the start of the fourth week of the school year in New Prague, on Monday morning, a school bus carrying 50 middle schoolers and high schoolers left the road and entered a cornfield.
In a close call at the start of the fourth week of the school year in New Prague, on Monday morning, a school bus carrying 50 middle schoolers and high schoolers left the road and entered a cornfield.
New Prague school bus plows through field
In a close call at the start of the fourth week of the school year in New Prague, on Monday morning, a school bus carrying 50 middle schoolers and high schoolers left the road and entered a cornfield.
In a close call at the start of the fourth week of the school year in New Prague, on Monday morning, a school bus carrying 50 middle schoolers and high schoolers left the road and entered a cornfield.
More school buses in Minnesota are failing safety inspections. Here’s why.
From fuel leaks to brake issues and faulty emergency exits, more than 4,500 school buses in Minnesota failed annual safety inspections last year, according to a FOX 9 Investigators analysis of state inspection records.
From fuel leaks to brake issues and faulty emergency exits, more than 4,500 school buses in Minnesota failed annual safety inspections last year, according to a FOX 9 Investigators analysis of state inspection records.