Catholic school in north Minneapolis gets creative to fill positions during teacher's shortage
As the gym teacher at Ascension Catholic School in North Minneapolis, Noah Emmes educates students about how to stay active. But he's the one who's really getting a kick out of exploring a new profession.
As the gym teacher at Ascension Catholic School in North Minneapolis, Noah Emmes educates students about how to stay active. But he's the one who's really getting a kick out of exploring a new profession.
Getting creative to fill teacher vacancies
As the gym teacher at Ascension Catholic School in North Minneapolis, Noah Emmes educates students about how to stay active. But he's the one who's really getting a kick out of exploring a new profession.
As the gym teacher at Ascension Catholic School in North Minneapolis, Noah Emmes educates students about how to stay active. But he's the one who's really getting a kick out of exploring a new profession.
Brooklyn Park PD pulling SROs from schools
After initially announcing it would keep its officers in schools, despite controversy over a new state law, the Brooklyn Park Police Department announced Thursday it is changing course.
After initially announcing it would keep its officers in schools, despite controversy over a new state law, the Brooklyn Park Police Department announced Thursday it is changing course.
Amid calls to ban book, Carver County library board votes to keep it on shelves
The Carver County community showed up in full force Tuesday night to ask the Carver County Library Board not to remove a book from its collection.
The Carver County community showed up in full force Tuesday night to ask the Carver County Library Board not to remove a book from its collection.
Arden Hills 1st grader creates comic book to educate other about genetic disorder
Six-year-old Emmett Cordes enjoys getting what's in his head down on paper.
Six-year-old Emmett Cordes enjoys getting what's in his head down on paper.
Unique student-custodian relationship formed at Maple Lake Elementary
Israel Budke loves cleaning and has dreams of becoming a custodian when he grows up, but physical setbacks have made it more challenging for him to clean. A new relationship has helped change that.
Israel Budke loves cleaning and has dreams of becoming a custodian when he grows up, but physical setbacks have made it more challenging for him to clean. A new relationship has helped change that.
Unique friendship at Maple Lake Elementary
A close friendship between a student with disabilities and a school custodian has led to an expansion of communication and relationship building skills.
A close friendship between a student with disabilities and a school custodian has led to an expansion of communication and relationship building skills.
Enough Said: Minnesota Vikings this Sunday, NFL season kicks off, SRO debate and the new Griddys
Enough Said hosts discuss the Minnesota Vikings kicking off their NFL season this Sunday at U.S. Bank, the School Resource Officer debate and the new griddys.
Enough Said hosts discuss the Minnesota Vikings kicking off their NFL season this Sunday at U.S. Bank, the School Resource Officer debate and the new griddys.
U.S. Education Secretary visits Twin Cities
As the school year begins for many, the U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona visited the Twin Cities on Friday, visiting a school in St. Paul as part of his Raise the Bar bus tour.
As the school year begins for many, the U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona visited the Twin Cities on Friday, visiting a school in St. Paul as part of his Raise the Bar bus tour.
High school student digs up 34-million-year-old whale skull on family farm
Lindsey Stallworth and her science teacher had only been digging for about 30 minutes when they found fragments that led to the discovery of a lifetime.
Lindsey Stallworth and her science teacher had only been digging for about 30 minutes when they found fragments that led to the discovery of a lifetime.
St. Paul school makes switch to alternative heating, cooling system
St. Paul Public Schools welcomed students back this week, and at Johnson High School, students were returning to an air-conditioned campus for the first time.
St. Paul Public Schools welcomed students back this week, and at Johnson High School, students were returning to an air-conditioned campus for the first time.
Parents, educators join advocates to support of SRO law that's sparked controversy
Just days into the new school year, sparks are flying over a new law limiting school resource officer's (SRO) use of force.
Just days into the new school year, sparks are flying over a new law limiting school resource officer's (SRO) use of force.
District says there's no bathroom visit limit at Crystal school after parents raise concerns
After parents worried a Crystal school would limit the number of bathroom breaks for students during the school year, the district says that's not the case.
After parents worried a Crystal school would limit the number of bathroom breaks for students during the school year, the district says that's not the case.
District: No bathroom cap at Crystal school
After the first day of school this week, Kelsey Roadfeldt sat down with her son to go over how things went. He's a seventh grader at FAIR School in Crystal, a magnet school in the Robbinsdale school district with a focus on fine arts. She was shocked when her son mentioned a new policy that's being implemented.
After the first day of school this week, Kelsey Roadfeldt sat down with her son to go over how things went. He's a seventh grader at FAIR School in Crystal, a magnet school in the Robbinsdale school district with a focus on fine arts. She was shocked when her son mentioned a new policy that's being implemented.
Debate over SROs in MN continues on Thursday
Supporters of the new school resource officers law are speaking out at the Minnesota State Capitol on Thursday. FOX 9's Bill Keller has the latest.
Supporters of the new school resource officers law are speaking out at the Minnesota State Capitol on Thursday. FOX 9's Bill Keller has the latest.
Minnesota schools offer free meals after law change
One of the big changes coming to schools across Minnesota this year is universal free meals.
One of the big changes coming to schools across Minnesota this year is universal free meals.
School Resource Officers in schools debate
A new law passed by the Minnesota Legislature limits when School Resources Officers (SROs) are allowed to restrain students, leading to debate among law enforcement and school districts hoping to clarify the law as the new school year begins.
A new law passed by the Minnesota Legislature limits when School Resources Officers (SROs) are allowed to restrain students, leading to debate among law enforcement and school districts hoping to clarify the law as the new school year begins.
Free school meals law begins in Minnesota this school year
Every student in Minnesota can get two free meals a day under a new law taking effect this school year.
Every student in Minnesota can get two free meals a day under a new law taking effect this school year.
School resource officers in MN: Walz says special session is possible to clarify new law
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said he's open to the idea of a special session to address concerns surrounding the state's new law for school resource officers (SROs).
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said he's open to the idea of a special session to address concerns surrounding the state's new law for school resource officers (SROs).
U of M students misled into rent payments at unopened apartment, lawsuits claim
Construction continues at the Identity Dinkytown mixed use apartment complex, well past the date students were told they could move in and even past the first rent payments being made.
Construction continues at the Identity Dinkytown mixed use apartment complex, well past the date students were told they could move in and even past the first rent payments being made.