Minnesota nurse, 91, still teaching and volunteering 69 years after she started
A 91-year-old woman has not stopped working, even after she was forced to retire from nursing after hospital closures.
A 91-year-old woman has not stopped working, even after she was forced to retire from nursing after hospital closures.
DOJ: Duke Law illegally used race in consideration for admission
The Justice Department accused Duke University’s law school of wrongfully using race-based factors in its admissions process, as the Trump administration continues its enforcement on diversity practices in higher education.
The Justice Department accused Duke University’s law school of wrongfully using race-based factors in its admissions process, as the Trump administration continues its enforcement on diversity practices in higher education.
New Ulm teacher accused of kneeing 6-year-old student's back in classroom
A New Ulm teacher is facing charges after investigators say she used unreasonable force on a 6-year-old student at school back in February,
A New Ulm teacher is facing charges after investigators say she used unreasonable force on a 6-year-old student at school back in February,
Student loan defaults reach record highs: See where your state stands
Student loan defaults are reaching record highs across the U.S. as borrowers struggle to make ends meet.
Student loan defaults are reaching record highs across the U.S. as borrowers struggle to make ends meet.
Minnesota awards $2.8M to help college student-parents finish degrees
Minnesota is investing millions to help student-parents balance both college and family life in an effort to see more complete their degrees.
Minnesota is investing millions to help student-parents balance both college and family life in an effort to see more complete their degrees.
MN test scores unreliable as student opt-out rates triple since 2019: Report
A new report warns that Minnesota's standardized test results may not give a true picture of school performance as more students opt out or miss annual comprehensive testing.
A new report warns that Minnesota's standardized test results may not give a true picture of school performance as more students opt out or miss annual comprehensive testing.
Poll reveals changes about Americans' attitudes towards cellphones in schools
Support for restricting student cellphone use in schools is gaining momentum across the U.S., with a new survey showing that the majority of adults now favor banning phones during class.
Support for restricting student cellphone use in schools is gaining momentum across the U.S., with a new survey showing that the majority of adults now favor banning phones during class.
Tuskegee University requires business suits, bans bonnets and du-rags in new dress code
Tuskegee University is implementing a new dress code requiring students to bring a business suit and dress shoes to campus while banning bonnets, du-rags and other non-religious head coverings in classrooms and cafeterias.
Tuskegee University is implementing a new dress code requiring students to bring a business suit and dress shoes to campus while banning bonnets, du-rags and other non-religious head coverings in classrooms and cafeterias.
Oprah Winfrey's Leadership Academy for Girls to close South Africa campus in 2027
Oprah Winfrey's Leadership Academy for Girls in South Africa will close its residential campus after the 2027 academic year.
Oprah Winfrey's Leadership Academy for Girls in South Africa will close its residential campus after the 2027 academic year.
Trump admin investigates Minnesota schools over 'transgender dolls'
The Trump administration is investigating Minnesota’s Department of Education over alleged concerns about “transgender dolls" being used in classrooms throughout the state.
The Trump administration is investigating Minnesota’s Department of Education over alleged concerns about “transgender dolls" being used in classrooms throughout the state.
Minnesota ranks 3rd on best state to live nationwide list
Minnesota has again placed in the top five on a list of best states to live in the U.S. in 2026.
Minnesota has again placed in the top five on a list of best states to live in the U.S. in 2026.
Grooming a minor becomes a felony in Minnesota beginning Aug. 1
A new law beginning in August makes grooming a minor a felony, while adding new rules and training requirements for educators and law enforcement.
A new law beginning in August makes grooming a minor a felony, while adding new rules and training requirements for educators and law enforcement.
Rock Ridge principal, teacher charged with sexually abusing student over 2 years
A former teacher and principal at Rock Ridge Schools is accused of sexually abusing a student over several years, according to a criminal complaint filed in St. Louis County District Court.
A former teacher and principal at Rock Ridge Schools is accused of sexually abusing a student over several years, according to a criminal complaint filed in St. Louis County District Court.
The best and worst school systems ranked state by state
A new report evaluates how well school systems across the nation support their students, highlighting the significant role parents play in choosing the right school for academic success.
A new report evaluates how well school systems across the nation support their students, highlighting the significant role parents play in choosing the right school for academic success.
Anoka-Hennepin parents sue school district to put funding questions on November ballot
Parents and community members are turning to the courts after their push to let voters decide on school funding was blocked by Anoka-Hennepin School District.
Parents and community members are turning to the courts after their push to let voters decide on school funding was blocked by Anoka-Hennepin School District.
Summer Reading Challenge prize website open for students to choose prize after submitting reading log
Second Lady Usha Vance announced Wednesday that students who took part in the Summer Reading Challenge can now head online and choose a reward after submitting their reading log and reflection.
Second Lady Usha Vance announced Wednesday that students who took part in the Summer Reading Challenge can now head online and choose a reward after submitting their reading log and reflection.
Minnesota libraries offering new summer reading tools
A database of reading tools for Minnesota libraries is getting a major update.
A database of reading tools for Minnesota libraries is getting a major update.
U of M gender identity speech policy challenged in lawsuit
A lawsuit representing a student at the University of Minnesota is aiming to change the university's policy regarding students using other students' preferred pronouns and expressing views against transgender ideology.
A lawsuit representing a student at the University of Minnesota is aiming to change the university's policy regarding students using other students' preferred pronouns and expressing views against transgender ideology.
Workforce Pell Grants launch in Minnesota, but only 2 schools are offering them
An expanded federal grant program is opening doors for Minnesotans seeking fast-track training for in-demand careers, but options are limited for now.
An expanded federal grant program is opening doors for Minnesotans seeking fast-track training for in-demand careers, but options are limited for now.
Walz blasts Trump post of Minnesota kindergarteners wearing hijabs
Gov. Tim Walz is responding after President Trump posted a video on Truth Social Monday morning of a Minnesota kindergarten graduation showing students wearing hijabs.
Gov. Tim Walz is responding after President Trump posted a video on Truth Social Monday morning of a Minnesota kindergarten graduation showing students wearing hijabs.