Minnesota, Wisconsin school closings, delays for Feb. 15, 2024
The largest snowstorm in the Twin Cities this season has led to some slick roads and some schools delaying the start of the day in Minnesota and Wisconsin.
The largest snowstorm in the Twin Cities this season has led to some slick roads and some schools delaying the start of the day in Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Minnesota school lunchtime length could be mandated in proposed law
The minimum amount of time children get to eat their lunch could soon become mandated for school districts.
The minimum amount of time children get to eat their lunch could soon become mandated for school districts.
Minneapolis named 'Child Friendly City'
The City of Minneapolis has been named a "Child Friendly City" by the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), the second city in the United States to receive the recognition.
The City of Minneapolis has been named a "Child Friendly City" by the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), the second city in the United States to receive the recognition.
Minneapolis teachers press for better contract as district outlines bleak fiscal status
Minneapolis educators believe a new superintendent could be a new opportunity to settle their contract, but it comes at a time of dire financial challenges for Minneapolis Public Schools.
Minneapolis educators believe a new superintendent could be a new opportunity to settle their contract, but it comes at a time of dire financial challenges for Minneapolis Public Schools.
MN Legislature off to the races on school safety, marijuana, sports betting
Marijuana, school safety, and sports betting are on the agenda for Minnesota lawmakers in the early days of the 2024 legislative session.
Marijuana, school safety, and sports betting are on the agenda for Minnesota lawmakers in the early days of the 2024 legislative session.
Special education teacher had sex with former student: Charges
A former special education teacher at Tartan High School in Oakdale is facing several charges after allegedly having a sexual relationship with a one-time student, and buying alcohol for minors.
A former special education teacher at Tartan High School in Oakdale is facing several charges after allegedly having a sexual relationship with a one-time student, and buying alcohol for minors.
As legislative session begins, lawmakers review changes to SRO law
The urgency to revise one of last year’s more controversial law changes was evident as soon as the Minnesota House gaveled in to start the 2024 session.
The urgency to revise one of last year’s more controversial law changes was evident as soon as the Minnesota House gaveled in to start the 2024 session.
MN school resource officers: Bill aims to clarify law
A proposal aimed at clarifying the school resource officers (SROs) law will be up for discussion in the Minnesota House of Representatives' Education Policy Committee on Monday — the first day of the 2024 legislative session.
A proposal aimed at clarifying the school resource officers (SROs) law will be up for discussion in the Minnesota House of Representatives' Education Policy Committee on Monday — the first day of the 2024 legislative session.
University of Minnesota to buy Fairview teaching hospitals
The University of Minnesota (U of M) is set to purchase the four academic health facilities at M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical Center.
The University of Minnesota (U of M) is set to purchase the four academic health facilities at M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical Center.
Jason goes back to 5th grade at Turtle Lake Elementary
Jason went back to fifth grade in Mr. Turtinen's class at Turtle Lake Elementary School in Shoreview, Minnesota.
Jason went back to fifth grade in Mr. Turtinen's class at Turtle Lake Elementary School in Shoreview, Minnesota.
How to nominate your FOX 9 Top Teacher
The FOX 9 Top Teacher Award recognizes outstanding teachers in Minnesota who encourage, inspire and bring learning to life inside and outside the classroom.
The FOX 9 Top Teacher Award recognizes outstanding teachers in Minnesota who encourage, inspire and bring learning to life inside and outside the classroom.
Minnetonka High School's skilled trades program gets students ready for real world
A skilled trades program at Minnetonka High School is getting students ready for the real world.
A skilled trades program at Minnetonka High School is getting students ready for the real world.
Minnetonka students build ice house in skilled trades program
Minnetonka High School students who are part of the Momentum skilled trades program built an ice house this year. FOX 9's Se Kwon has the details.
Minnetonka High School students who are part of the Momentum skilled trades program built an ice house this year. FOX 9's Se Kwon has the details.
Minnetonka High School skilled trades program
A skilled trades program at Minnetonka High School is getting students ready for the real world. Momentum was launched in the 2020-21 school year, offering courses related to aviation, automotive and construction. FOX 9's Se Kwon has the details.
A skilled trades program at Minnetonka High School is getting students ready for the real world. Momentum was launched in the 2020-21 school year, offering courses related to aviation, automotive and construction. FOX 9's Se Kwon has the details.
DFL lawmakers want to clarify school resource officer law
After controversy last fall over legislative changes for school resource officers, which led to some departments to pull its officers from Minnesota schools, DFL lawmakers say they will move to "clarify" use-of-force rules.
After controversy last fall over legislative changes for school resource officers, which led to some departments to pull its officers from Minnesota schools, DFL lawmakers say they will move to "clarify" use-of-force rules.
St. Paul teachers to vote on strike this month
St. Paul Public School teachers are moving closer to potential strike action following a late Monday vote by the union to set a date for a strike vote. This development comes two years after teachers nearly went on strike before an agreement was reached.
St. Paul Public School teachers are moving closer to potential strike action following a late Monday vote by the union to set a date for a strike vote. This development comes two years after teachers nearly went on strike before an agreement was reached.
New MN Read Act looks to boost reading levels
The new the Minnesota Read Act aims to help rise reading levels of children across the state. FOX 9's Mary McGuire has the story.
The new the Minnesota Read Act aims to help rise reading levels of children across the state. FOX 9's Mary McGuire has the story.
Robbinsdale teachers stage rally, as Minneapolis teachers walk out of class
There are growing frustrations from educators across the metro as they work under expired contracts. On Wednesday, teachers from Robbinsdale and Minneapolis separately took actions to try and get the attention of district officials. The teachers’ unions from both school districts are headed to mediation next month.
There are growing frustrations from educators across the metro as they work under expired contracts. On Wednesday, teachers from Robbinsdale and Minneapolis separately took actions to try and get the attention of district officials. The teachers’ unions from both school districts are headed to mediation next month.
Minnesota teachers prepare walkouts for better wages
This week Minneapolis teachers plan to begin "Walk Out Wednesdays" at 72 sites throughout the Minneapolis Public School district, where educators only work the hours they are contractually paid to work.
This week Minneapolis teachers plan to begin "Walk Out Wednesdays" at 72 sites throughout the Minneapolis Public School district, where educators only work the hours they are contractually paid to work.
Minneapolis teachers starting 'walkout Wednesdays'
Minneapolis Public School teachers are planning the first of many "walkout Wednesdays." Teachers are pushing for better pay and classroom conditions. FOX 9's Bill Keller has the details.
Minneapolis Public School teachers are planning the first of many "walkout Wednesdays." Teachers are pushing for better pay and classroom conditions. FOX 9's Bill Keller has the details.