Carver County students want graduation moved from church
Next week, Eastern Carver County Schools plan to host graduation ceremonies for Chaska and Chanhassen high schools at Eden Prairie’s Grace Church. But this year families are pushing for a change in venue after Chaska High Schooler Eli Frost created a petition.
Next week, Eastern Carver County Schools plan to host graduation ceremonies for Chaska and Chanhassen high schools at Eden Prairie’s Grace Church. But this year families are pushing for a change in venue after Chaska High Schooler Eli Frost created a petition.
School district presses charges after students cemented toilets in 'senior prank'
School officials said students will either be barred from graduation or suspended for the remainder of the school year.
School officials said students will either be barred from graduation or suspended for the remainder of the school year.
Most US adults say don't ban race in college admissions but role should be small: AP-NORC poll
Roughly 63% said the Supreme Court should not block colleges from considering race or ethnicity in their admission systems, but people were more likely to say grades and standardized test scores should be significant factors.
Roughly 63% said the Supreme Court should not block colleges from considering race or ethnicity in their admission systems, but people were more likely to say grades and standardized test scores should be significant factors.
Reading expert shares tips to help kids avoid 'summer slide'
An expert shares tips and book recommendations for parents looking to help their children find books they will enjoy reading over the summer.
An expert shares tips and book recommendations for parents looking to help their children find books they will enjoy reading over the summer.
Tips to prevent 'Summer slide' in reading
Lisa Von Drasek, curator of the Kerlan Collection of Children's Literature at the University of Minnesota Libraries, shares tips for parents looking to help their children find books they will enjoy reading over the summer.
Lisa Von Drasek, curator of the Kerlan Collection of Children's Literature at the University of Minnesota Libraries, shares tips for parents looking to help their children find books they will enjoy reading over the summer.
'Ninja Warrior' fight against cancer to honor South St. Paul student
Cancer took a South St. Paul elementary school student, but his classmates are choosing to keep his battle alive instead of dwelling in their loss.
Cancer took a South St. Paul elementary school student, but his classmates are choosing to keep his battle alive instead of dwelling in their loss.
‘Blizzo’ MnDOT snowplow visits Osseo school to meet those who named it
Students credited with creating the name "Blizzo" during The Minnesota Department of Transportation's "Name a Snowplow" contest received a visit from their champion Thursday.
Students credited with creating the name "Blizzo" during The Minnesota Department of Transportation's "Name a Snowplow" contest received a visit from their champion Thursday.
WWII vet, 101, 'finally' walks at graduation 80 years after having to miss ceremony amid global war
Fred Taylor walked across the commencement stage eight decades after serving in WWII.
Fred Taylor walked across the commencement stage eight decades after serving in WWII.
Watch: Service dog earns diploma, steals the show at college graduation
This good boy attended all of his owner's classes at Seton Hall University.
This good boy attended all of his owner's classes at Seton Hall University.
St. Peter Claver students record rap song for change
In a studio wired for sound at the High School for the Recording Arts, a pair of 8th graders have traveled from their nearby Catholic school to lay down a rap with a message.
In a studio wired for sound at the High School for the Recording Arts, a pair of 8th graders have traveled from their nearby Catholic school to lay down a rap with a message.
House votes to cancel Biden’s $400 billion student loan handout
The House voted Wednesday to repeal President Biden’s plan to forgo more than $400 billion in federally backed student loan debt.
The House voted Wednesday to repeal President Biden’s plan to forgo more than $400 billion in federally backed student loan debt.
Poem written for Biden's inauguration banned by Florida school
"I'm gutted," the former Youth Poet Laureate said. "Robbing children of the chance to find their voices in literature is a violation of their right to free thought and free speech."
"I'm gutted," the former Youth Poet Laureate said. "Robbing children of the chance to find their voices in literature is a violation of their right to free thought and free speech."
Class of 2023: Krispy Kreme is giving graduates a dozen doughnuts for free
Graduating high school and college students can get a dozen glazed doughnuts for free – no purchase necessary – at Krispy Kreme. Here’s how to score the deal.
Graduating high school and college students can get a dozen glazed doughnuts for free – no purchase necessary – at Krispy Kreme. Here’s how to score the deal.
2 dorm directors fired for using pronouns in emails at small New York Christian college
The recent firings prompted more than 700 alumni to sign a petition in protest.
The recent firings prompted more than 700 alumni to sign a petition in protest.
Hank Green, YouTube star and author, shares cancer diagnosis
The YouTube star and best-selling author said he feels fine now, but he knows that will change when he starts chemotherapy.
The YouTube star and best-selling author said he feels fine now, but he knows that will change when he starts chemotherapy.
Science Day in St. Paul focuses on STEM opportunities for kids
When it comes to careers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) - the future is now, and an event this weekend in St. Paul is looking to inspire the next generation of young minds.
When it comes to careers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) - the future is now, and an event this weekend in St. Paul is looking to inspire the next generation of young minds.
DeLaSalle student wins MN Google Doodle contest
Ninth-grader Helen Sautter from DeLaSalle High School is Minnesota's winner for the Doodle for Google contest. Artists were asked to create their own version of the Google logo with the prompt, "I am grateful for..." Fifty-five state and territory winners will now compete for the honor of their design appearing on the Google home page for a day.
Ninth-grader Helen Sautter from DeLaSalle High School is Minnesota's winner for the Doodle for Google contest. Artists were asked to create their own version of the Google logo with the prompt, "I am grateful for..." Fifty-five state and territory winners will now compete for the honor of their design appearing on the Google home page for a day.
Education bill heading to Gov. Walz desk
The Minnesota legislature approved a bill for more than $2 billion in school funding for the next two years. The bill is on the way to be signed by Gov. Tim Walz.
The Minnesota legislature approved a bill for more than $2 billion in school funding for the next two years. The bill is on the way to be signed by Gov. Tim Walz.
Pension push: Missing paperwork could delay teacher’s retirement 7 years
A change to teacher pensions is still on the table at the state Capitol this week. Most Minnesota teachers can’t get a full pension until they’re 66 years old — unless they started before July 1989.
A change to teacher pensions is still on the table at the state Capitol this week. Most Minnesota teachers can’t get a full pension until they’re 66 years old — unless they started before July 1989.
Minnesota teachers push for pension reform
A change to teacher pensions is still on the table at the state Capitol this week. Most Minnesota teachers can’t get a full pension until they’re 66 years old — unless they started before July 1989.
A change to teacher pensions is still on the table at the state Capitol this week. Most Minnesota teachers can’t get a full pension until they’re 66 years old — unless they started before July 1989.