FAFSA error may prolong financial aid delays for applicants

The Department of Education disclosed an error in its evaluation of federal student aid, potentially leading to extended delays for thousands of applicants. 

Minnesota, Wisconsin school closings, delays for March 25, 2024

A spring snowstorm is bringing snow to Minnesota on Sunday. This has led to school closings and delays on Monday. 

Minnesota, Wisconsin school closings, delays for March 22, 2024

Overnight snow has led to some slick roads and some schools are delaying the start of the day in Minnesota and Wisconsin on Friday. 

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.

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.

MSP Airport preps for 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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.