Vikings hold back-to-school giveaway
Minnesota Vikings players held a back-to-school giveaway Tuesday as the new school year begins. FOX 9?s Jim Rich was live at the event.
Minnesota Vikings players held a back-to-school giveaway Tuesday as the new school year begins. FOX 9?s Jim Rich was live at the event.
Classes canceled at Armstrong High School due to sewage backup
A sewage backup impacting two buildings on campus has forced officials to cancel classes at Armstrong High School on Tuesday.
A sewage backup impacting two buildings on campus has forced officials to cancel classes at Armstrong High School on Tuesday.
U of M apartment lawsuits filed by students
More than 500 university of Minnesota students who planned to live in a new apartment complex are being told the building construction is not complete, leading to lawsuits.
More than 500 university of Minnesota students who planned to live in a new apartment complex are being told the building construction is not complete, leading to lawsuits.
Free lunches in schools begin in Minnesota
The first day of school for many students were with a change in school lunch and breakfast policies throughout the state, allowing students to eat free this school year.
The first day of school for many students were with a change in school lunch and breakfast policies throughout the state, allowing students to eat free this school year.
Gov. Walz speaks on SROs, first day of school
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Tuesday visited Oak Grove Elementary School in Bloomington to kickoff the start of the school year. During brief comments, Walz addressed calls for a special session to clarify the school resource officers law.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Tuesday visited Oak Grove Elementary School in Bloomington to kickoff the start of the school year. During brief comments, Walz addressed calls for a special session to clarify the school resource officers law.
Conservative book ban push fuels exodus from American Library Association
The new movement is against the professional organization that has fought against book bans.
The new movement is against the professional organization that has fought against book bans.
Students face sweaty start to school year
For students in Minnesota who return to class on Tuesday, it will be a hot and sweaty start to the school year.
For students in Minnesota who return to class on Tuesday, it will be a hot and sweaty start to the school year.
University professors dealing with onset of AI, ChatGPT usage among students
Last year the University of Minnesota received 460 cases of academic dishonesty with 107 stemming from online, some of which involved AI.
Last year the University of Minnesota received 460 cases of academic dishonesty with 107 stemming from online, some of which involved AI.
ChatGPT: Schools put new policies in place
With students returning to class, most colleges are starting the year with new ChatGPT policies.
With students returning to class, most colleges are starting the year with new ChatGPT policies.
Minneapolis Public Schools sending cyber attack notification letters
Following a cyber attack and ransom that the district says has affected over 100,000 people, Minneapolis Public Schools (MPS) says it is in the process of notifying individuals of their exposed personal information.
Following a cyber attack and ransom that the district says has affected over 100,000 people, Minneapolis Public Schools (MPS) says it is in the process of notifying individuals of their exposed personal information.
Student loan interest is accruing again: What to know before payments start in October
Although the Biden administration's student loan forgiveness plan was struck down, there are new options that aim to save borrowers money.
Although the Biden administration's student loan forgiveness plan was struck down, there are new options that aim to save borrowers money.
Minnesota school resource officers law: GOP calls for special session
GOP members are calling on Governor Walz to convene a special session to change the new school resource officers law.
GOP members are calling on Governor Walz to convene a special session to change the new school resource officers law.
GOP wants special session to change SRO law
Minnesota House and Senate Republicans are calling on Governor Walz to convene a special session to address concerns surrounding the state's new school resource officers (SRO) law.
Minnesota House and Senate Republicans are calling on Governor Walz to convene a special session to address concerns surrounding the state's new school resource officers (SRO) law.
Minneapolis Public Schools offers $5K bonus as it searches for support staff
Minneapolis Public Schools announced Wednesday it will pay out bonuses as it works to hire educational support professionals (ESPs) ahead of the start of the school year.
Minneapolis Public Schools announced Wednesday it will pay out bonuses as it works to hire educational support professionals (ESPs) ahead of the start of the school year.
YWCA Masters Swim Team finds new home
The Minneapolis Public Schools Community Education Department will take over the Masters Swim Team for the YWCA and provide spots for up to 50 members to swim five mornings a week at Southwest High School.
The Minneapolis Public Schools Community Education Department will take over the Masters Swim Team for the YWCA and provide spots for up to 50 members to swim five mornings a week at Southwest High School.
Hennepin Co. Sheriff's Office to pull school resource officer after MN law changes
The Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office announced Tuesday it will remove its deputy serving as a school resource officer (SRO) at Rockford High School, citing recent changes to Minnesota school discipline laws.
The Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office announced Tuesday it will remove its deputy serving as a school resource officer (SRO) at Rockford High School, citing recent changes to Minnesota school discipline laws.
School Resource Officers declining after law
Several Minnesota law enforcement agencies are pulling their School Resource Officers (SRO) following a new state law that restricts when officers can use restraints in school settings.
Several Minnesota law enforcement agencies are pulling their School Resource Officers (SRO) following a new state law that restricts when officers can use restraints in school settings.
‘Back to school’ starts from July to after Labor Day, depending on where in US you live
Pew Research Center analyzed more than 1,500 public school districts and found that there are substantial regional variations in when students start and end their summer vacations.
Pew Research Center analyzed more than 1,500 public school districts and found that there are substantial regional variations in when students start and end their summer vacations.
Schoolkids in Minnesota, 7 other states, can now eat free school meals
When classes resume after Labor Day, Amber Lightfeather won’t have to worry about where her children’s next meals will be coming from. They’ll be free.
When classes resume after Labor Day, Amber Lightfeather won’t have to worry about where her children’s next meals will be coming from. They’ll be free.
Pilot program at Minnesota hospitals works to bridge language gaps starting at infancy
For some time, the American Academy of Pediatrics has recommended reading to babies from infancy. But when babies aren't healthy enough to immediately go home from the hospital, reading and hearing their native languages becomes more challenging.
For some time, the American Academy of Pediatrics has recommended reading to babies from infancy. But when babies aren't healthy enough to immediately go home from the hospital, reading and hearing their native languages becomes more challenging.