University of Minnesota Regent Sviggum invited to Morris campus after 'too diverse' comments

The vice chair of the University of Minnesota's Board of Regents has accepted an invitation to visit the Morris campus after his controversial comments last week, according to the Morris Campus Student Association.

How to apply for student loan debt forgiveness

Wondering how to get the ball rolling on your student loan forgiveness? Here is the information you need to know.

Former Eden Prairie students allege inappropriate conduct long before teacher was charged

In the days after child endangerment charges were filed against former Eden Prairie High School teacher Craig Hollenbeck, other students have come forward with what they described to FOX 9 as “uncomfortable” experiences with the teacher.

University of Minnesota regents vice chair questions if Morris campus is 'too diverse'

The vice chair of the University of Minnesota's Board of Regents is facing some criticism after questioning whether low enrollment at the university's Morris, Minnesota campus is the result of "too much diversity."

Student loan forgiveness eligibility scaled back; here's what you need to know

The Department of Education said last week that borrowers with federal student loans held by private banks would be ineligible for loan forgiveness unless they already consolidated their loans.

Kids with disabilities facing off-the-record school suspensions

Advocates say schools increasingly are removing children with disabilities from the classroom because of behavior issues related to their disability but are not recording the actions.

Fewer Minnesota schools asking for operating levies this fall

Osseo Public Schools are currently seeking two multi-million dollar operating levies, that would raise taxes $9 a month for the average homeowner. 

Someone is emptying little free libraries in Edina

By design, little free libraries are neighborhood book exchanges where readers can take books. But someone in Edina is taking that concept a little too literally and leaving no books behind for other families.

Central Minnesota school workers plan strike

School support staff, including custodians, paraeducators, secretaries, food service workers, and nurses, at a central Minnesota school district are set to strike after giving notice on Friday.

Kids with head lice shouldn’t be sent home from school, new AAP guidance says

The American Academy of Pediatrics says a head lice diagnosis is neither a health hazard nor a sign of poor hygiene, and children should not miss school because of it.

Judge rebukes Walz for 'false' statements in Feeding Our Future fraud case

In a rare public rebuke, a Ramsey County judge on Friday criticized Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz for making what the judge called "inaccurate statements" about a massive fraud case.