Minneapolis Public Schools using music to help increase student bus usage

The school bus can play an important role in a child's life, and the Minneapolis Public School district is rolling out a new transportation campaign focused on music to help increase planning and attendance.

Classes canceled at Richfield High School after threat

Threats have been made at several Minnesota schools this week but all were found not to be credible.

How Minnesota schools are responding to Uvalde, Texas school shooting

Schools around Minnesota are responding to the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, on Tuesday that left 19 students and two teachers dead. 

Minneapolis NAACP calls for investigation into North High principal being put on leave

The Minneapolis NAACP is calling for an investigation into Minneapolis Public School's decision to put North Community High School principal Mauri Friestleben on leave. Meanwhile, students are demanding that the district give Friestleben back her position on a permanent basis.

Community rallying for Minneapolis North High principal
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The NAACP is planning a rally in support of Minneapolis North High School Principal Mauri Friestleben on Monday. It was announced she was being placed on leave but then the superintendent said Sunday she'll be resuming her duties.

A Night to Remember: MN students with special needs celebrate prom
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A red carpet was rolled out for 95 students with special needs as they attended prom over the weekend. Organizers say the event, called A Night to Remember, gives the students an opportunity to be themselves having a fun night out.

After being placed on leave, Minneapolis North High principal returning

After a weekend controversy and talks of a protest, Mauri Friestleben will be resuming her duties as Minneapolis North Nigh principal starting on Monday, the superintendent announced Sunday.

Congrats, grads! Here are some discounts, freebies offered for class of 2022

Congratulations to the class of 2022! In celebration, many food chains are offering deals and freebies, including a free box of a dozen doughnuts.

Minneapolis culinary arts teacher wins national honor

A Minneapolis high school is preparing students for a career in the food industry, and earning its creator an award in the process.

Choir concert moves to school basement during severe weather
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A tornado warning and severe storms didn't stop the students at Central High School in Norwood Young America from performing their choir concert Wednesday night.

Rochelle Cox named Minneapolis Public Schools' interim superintendent

The Minneapolis Public Schools Board of Education unanimously voted to appoint Rochelle Cox as interim superintendent for the 2022-2023 school year.

Saint Mary's University dropping 11 majors including English, history and art

Saint Mary's University in Winona, Minnesota announced Tuesday it is dropping 11 major programs, as the college plans a shift towards business, technology, and the sciences amid declining enrollment.