Minneapolis students face travel chaos amid flight delays
A group of Minnehaha Academy students experienced a weekend of travel delays as they attempted to leave the Twin Cities for an overseas service trip.
A group of Minnehaha Academy students experienced a weekend of travel delays as they attempted to leave the Twin Cities for an overseas service trip.
Minneapolis closing elementary schools Monday, St. Paul Schools closed
Minneapolis Public Schools have declared a severe weather day for students in the district on Monday after our weekend blizzard.
Minneapolis Public Schools have declared a severe weather day for students in the district on Monday after our weekend blizzard.
Minnesota school closings: Late starts, closures for Monday, March 16, 2026
Several school districts in southern Minnesota and western Wisconsin have announced closures for Monday due to the snowstorm.
Several school districts in southern Minnesota and western Wisconsin have announced closures for Monday due to the snowstorm.
Anoka-Hennepin superintendent leaving position by end of school year
Anoka-Hennepin Superintendent Cory McIntyre will be leaving the position by the end of this school year.
Anoka-Hennepin Superintendent Cory McIntyre will be leaving the position by the end of this school year.
States sue Trump administration over policy requiring colleges to collect race data
A group of 17 states is suing the Trump administration over a policy that requires colleges to prove they’re not considering race in admissions.
A group of 17 states is suing the Trump administration over a policy that requires colleges to prove they’re not considering race in admissions.
Former Macalester professor accused of urinating on someone's belongings
A man who previously worked as a chemistry professor at Macalester College is accused of criminal damage to property after being accused of urinating on someone's belongings in a St. Paul police incident report.
A man who previously worked as a chemistry professor at Macalester College is accused of criminal damage to property after being accused of urinating on someone's belongings in a St. Paul police incident report.
Festival of Nations becomes International Festival of Minnesota, St. Paul stop announced
A cultural tradition formerly known as the Festival of Nations will return to Minnesota from April 10-11.
A cultural tradition formerly known as the Festival of Nations will return to Minnesota from April 10-11.
McGregor school bus driver retires after 51 years in community service
After more than five decades on the road, Jimmy Johnson, a beloved school bus driver in McGregor, Minn., is stepping into retirement.
After more than five decades on the road, Jimmy Johnson, a beloved school bus driver in McGregor, Minn., is stepping into retirement.
McGregor school bus driver retires after 51 years in community service
After more than five decades on the road, Jimmy Johnson, a beloved school bus driver in McGregor, Minn., is stepping into retirement. Johnson spent 51 years driving a school bus, creating lasting memories for students and families. He started at age 20 when the district needed drivers.
After more than five decades on the road, Jimmy Johnson, a beloved school bus driver in McGregor, Minn., is stepping into retirement. Johnson spent 51 years driving a school bus, creating lasting memories for students and families. He started at age 20 when the district needed drivers.
Pennsylvania schools will be required to teach cursive again starting in April
Starting April 12, all public and private schools in Pennsylvania must reintroduce cursive handwriting into their curriculum.
Starting April 12, all public and private schools in Pennsylvania must reintroduce cursive handwriting into their curriculum.
Ohio State president resigns; investigation launched over 'inappropriate relationship'
Ohio State University has opened an investigation after President Walter “Ted" Carter Jr. abruptly resigned over the weekend following the disclosure of what the university described as an “inappropriate relationship."
Ohio State University has opened an investigation after President Walter “Ted" Carter Jr. abruptly resigned over the weekend following the disclosure of what the university described as an “inappropriate relationship."
House GOP calls education bill 'easiest votes that could be taken here'
House Speaker Lisa Demuth and other GOP lawmakers spoke Tuesday about a proposed education bill that opts the state into a federal program where Minnesota tax dollars go to local schools and students at no additional cost to the state.
House Speaker Lisa Demuth and other GOP lawmakers spoke Tuesday about a proposed education bill that opts the state into a federal program where Minnesota tax dollars go to local schools and students at no additional cost to the state.
The Home Depot Foundation introduces 'Path to Pro Education Grants' to revitalize shop classes nationwide
The Bureau of Labor Statistics says the skilled trades industry is facing a massive workforce shortage over the next few years, with 41% of the construction workforce set to retire by 2031 and a projected 4.1 million construction jobs needed over the next decade. To help bolster the construction industry, The Home Depot Foundation has launched a grant program to bolster trade training.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics says the skilled trades industry is facing a massive workforce shortage over the next few years, with 41% of the construction workforce set to retire by 2031 and a projected 4.1 million construction jobs needed over the next decade. To help bolster the construction industry, The Home Depot Foundation has launched a grant program to bolster trade training.
Rural Minnesota dental crisis: U of M pushes for $100M solution
Minnesota is losing more dentists than it graduates, creating care deserts across the state. The University of Minnesota is asking lawmakers for $100 million to expand its dental school.
Minnesota is losing more dentists than it graduates, creating care deserts across the state. The University of Minnesota is asking lawmakers for $100 million to expand its dental school.
Ban screens in preschool and kindergarten? MN lawmakers hold hearing on proposed bill
A proposed bill would ban preschool and kindergarten students from individual-use screens while on public school grounds.
A proposed bill would ban preschool and kindergarten students from individual-use screens while on public school grounds.
Lawmaker argues for teaching cursive: 'My grandson couldn't read his birthday card!'
Sen. Ann Rest explained why she feels it's important to bring back cursive instruction to schools in Minnesota.
Sen. Ann Rest explained why she feels it's important to bring back cursive instruction to schools in Minnesota.
Minnesota lawmakers want schools to teach cursive again
A new bill in Minnesota aims to bring cursive handwriting back to elementary schools.
A new bill in Minnesota aims to bring cursive handwriting back to elementary schools.
Maple Grove girls' basketball coach, hall-of-famer Mark Cook placed on leave
Maple Grove Head Girls' Basketball Coach Mark Cook is on leave from his duties as a teacher and a coach, according to a spokesperson for Osseo Area Schools, who did not provide a reason for him being placed on leave.
Maple Grove Head Girls' Basketball Coach Mark Cook is on leave from his duties as a teacher and a coach, according to a spokesperson for Osseo Area Schools, who did not provide a reason for him being placed on leave.
Minnesota schools could see cell phone ban, Bipartisan bill in play
A new bill in Minnesota could lead to a statewide ban on cell phones and smart watches in schools through eighth grade, with restrictions in high school classrooms.
A new bill in Minnesota could lead to a statewide ban on cell phones and smart watches in schools through eighth grade, with restrictions in high school classrooms.
Minnesota school closings for Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026
A winter storm dumped several inches of snow across the Twin Cities metro and even more snow across northern Minnesota this week, prompting some schools to delay start times or close altogether on Thursday.
A winter storm dumped several inches of snow across the Twin Cities metro and even more snow across northern Minnesota this week, prompting some schools to delay start times or close altogether on Thursday.