U of M, Fairview, M Physicians to continue negotiations, mediation with Attorney General's office

Parties are returning to the negotiating table to establish a new framework for their medical school partnership after the University of Minnesota (U of M) Board of Regents decried the previous agreement between Fairview Health Services and M Physicians.

Brainerd schools lowering heat to save money
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Brainerd schools confirmed that they are planning to lower the thermostats in their buildings from 72 degrees to 68 degrees in order to save money this winter.

Auditor: Improper spending at Byron Public Schools
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The Minnesota Office of the State Auditor says Byron Public Schools is using funds improperly. FOX 9's Soyoung Kim has more.

MacKenzie Scott donates over $700 million to HBCUs

The billionaire first began donating money to Historically Black Colleges and Universities back in 2020.

Minneapolis teachers vote to ratify contract with school district

The Minneapolis Federation of Educators (MFE) voted Saturday to ratify the contract agreement made with Minneapolis Public Schools (MPS).

Students in these states spend more of their income on education, according to analysis

Many of the states that topped list were home to some of the most famous schools such as Harvard University, University of Pennsylvania, and Yale University, to name a few.

U of M, Fairview teaching hospital deal rebuked by Board of Regents

The University of Minnesota (U of M) Board of Regents is rebuking a plan for U of M Physicians to enter a 10-year clinical partnership with Fairview teaching hospitals.

States add gun safety to school curriculums

Several states, including Arkansas, Tennessee and Utah, have passed new laws requiring schools to teach gun safety to students as young as five.

Bay Area Harvard grad student launched new ‘Appstinence’ movement to quit social media

It’s a concept hard to fathom among many Gen Zers — ditching your smartphone and retiring from social media. But it's what recent Harvard alumna 24-year-old Gabriela Nguyen has fully embraced as she works to help others do the same.

Wayzata Public Schools moves to advance proposal for new schools, tax hike

Facing climbing enrollment and limited space for students, the Wayzata Public Schools board on Monday night voted to move forward with plans to build two new schools and expand others.

Lakeland PBS cancels Lakeland Currents citing federal funding cuts

Despite social media commenters criticizing PBS for a political bias, recent Lakeland Currents segments included interviews with school district superintendents on their respective budgets, and a conversation on family farming succession.

Teachers’ union, MPS reach tentative agreement
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A tentative deal between the Minneapolis Public School District and the Minneapolis of Federation of Educators has been reached, adverting a planned strike for Tuesday. FOX 9's Bill Keller has the latest.

Minneapolis schools, union talk strike deal [RAW]
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The Minneapolis Public Schools and the Minneapolis Federation of Educators reached a tentative contract agreement over the weekend, averting a strike. The MPS and MFE held a joint press conference to share more details about the tentative agreement.