Possible bus delays in Minneapolis due to subzero temperatures
Those enrolled at Minneapolis Public Schools have been told to prepare for potential bus transportation delays ranging from 30 minutes to three hours.
Those enrolled at Minneapolis Public Schools have been told to prepare for potential bus transportation delays ranging from 30 minutes to three hours.
Nonprofit in need of volunteers to pack meals for Minnesota schools
Nearly two years into the pandemic, and some nonprofits are facing a shortage in volunteers. The shortfall is seriously impeding one local organization's efforts to fight child hunger.
Nearly two years into the pandemic, and some nonprofits are facing a shortage in volunteers. The shortfall is seriously impeding one local organization's efforts to fight child hunger.
Nonprofit in need of volunteers to pack meals for Minnesota schools
Inside a massive warehouse in Roseville, meal bags are assembled by hand, one by one. At Every Meal, a nonprofit with a mission to fight child hunger, this is a weekly routine that is now being challenged by the pandemic.
Inside a massive warehouse in Roseville, meal bags are assembled by hand, one by one. At Every Meal, a nonprofit with a mission to fight child hunger, this is a weekly routine that is now being challenged by the pandemic.
Minneapolis teachers call for new plan to deal with COVID-19 cases
On Tuesday, the union representing teachers and staff in Minneapolis Public Schools will call for better plans to deal with the rising surge of COVID-19 cases that has left kids at home and teachers stretched thin.
On Tuesday, the union representing teachers and staff in Minneapolis Public Schools will call for better plans to deal with the rising surge of COVID-19 cases that has left kids at home and teachers stretched thin.
US colleges opting for online classes amid omicron surge
Amid a wave of COVID-19 cases driven by the omicron variant, dozens of colleges are making plans to move classes online for at least the first week of the semester.
Amid a wave of COVID-19 cases driven by the omicron variant, dozens of colleges are making plans to move classes online for at least the first week of the semester.
Community raises more than $30,000 for beloved Lakeville teacher
Everybody has that one favorite teacher they will always remember. For Kerry and Mike Toscano's two daughters, it's Mr. Richard Larson.
Everybody has that one favorite teacher they will always remember. For Kerry and Mike Toscano's two daughters, it's Mr. Richard Larson.
Student loan payment pause extended through May 1
President Joe Biden said financial recovery from the pandemic will take longer than job recovery, especially for those with student loans.
President Joe Biden said financial recovery from the pandemic will take longer than job recovery, especially for those with student loans.
U of M gives Gabel raise after contentious debate; compensation likely tops $1M next year
The University of Minnesota Board of Regents gave President Joan Gabel a significant pay boost Friday to move her salary closer to the midpoint of Big Ten presidents, overriding concerns about executive pay during a passionate debate.
The University of Minnesota Board of Regents gave President Joan Gabel a significant pay boost Friday to move her salary closer to the midpoint of Big Ten presidents, overriding concerns about executive pay during a passionate debate.
Princeton moves exams online as colleges go back to drawing board to fight COVID
Colleges across the U.S. are starting to require booster shots, extend mask mandates and in some cases revert to online classes as they brace for the new omicron variant.
Colleges across the U.S. are starting to require booster shots, extend mask mandates and in some cases revert to online classes as they brace for the new omicron variant.
Organization collects coats for St. Paul kids struggling with homelessness
Project REACH, the organization that provides resources for families within the St. Paul Public School District experiencing homelessness, is in need of coats and other winter gear for nearly 700 students struggling with homelessness.
Project REACH, the organization that provides resources for families within the St. Paul Public School District experiencing homelessness, is in need of coats and other winter gear for nearly 700 students struggling with homelessness.
Hundreds rally in support of Hastings school board chair, trans child
Filling every corner of Levee Park, members of the Hastings community and beyond stood in solidarity with school board chair Kelsey Waits and her family.
Filling every corner of Levee Park, members of the Hastings community and beyond stood in solidarity with school board chair Kelsey Waits and her family.
List: Minnesota schools extending winter break due to pandemic impacts
Several schools in Minnesota have extended their winter breaks as districts throughout the state continue to deal with COVID-19 surges and staffing shortages.
Several schools in Minnesota have extended their winter breaks as districts throughout the state continue to deal with COVID-19 surges and staffing shortages.
Citing staffing shortages, Minnesota schools propose extended winter break
Students and teachers across the state will get a little more time away from school to enjoy the holidays this year.
Students and teachers across the state will get a little more time away from school to enjoy the holidays this year.
Twin Cities university launches free tuition scholarship program
North Central University in Minneapolis announced this week it is launching a free tuition scholarship program, an initiative that could bring financial relief to hundreds of students.
North Central University in Minneapolis announced this week it is launching a free tuition scholarship program, an initiative that could bring financial relief to hundreds of students.
St. Paul school board votes to close 5 schools
The St. Paul Board of Education voted Wednesday night to close five schools over the next two school years.
The St. Paul Board of Education voted Wednesday night to close five schools over the next two school years.
Hastings community shows support for transgender child outed in toxic school board race
"Using a second grader as a political football is just acceptable and it’s going to stop right here right now in Hastings," says Tom Bullington, a friend of the Waits family.
"Using a second grader as a political football is just acceptable and it’s going to stop right here right now in Hastings," says Tom Bullington, a friend of the Waits family.
Prior Lake School Board meeting grows heated following student's racist video
The Prior Lake School Board meeting grew heated Monday night in the wake of racist videos posted by a student.
The Prior Lake School Board meeting grew heated Monday night in the wake of racist videos posted by a student.
University of Wisconsin awards $7K scholarships to students for vaccinations
Students in the University of Wisconsin system began receiving scholarships this week as part of a program to get students vaccinated.
Students in the University of Wisconsin system began receiving scholarships this week as part of a program to get students vaccinated.
Shakopee school leaders extend Thanksgiving break due to COVID-19 spike
As school districts in Minnesota see a rise in COVID-19 cases, Shakopee Public Schools announced on Thursday that it is extending its Thanksgiving break.
As school districts in Minnesota see a rise in COVID-19 cases, Shakopee Public Schools announced on Thursday that it is extending its Thanksgiving break.
Richfield schools holding job fair to attract substitute teachers during shortage
In a survey released by the Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board showed 88 percent of school districts said substitute teacher shortages are "significantly" or "very significantly" impacting their district.
In a survey released by the Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board showed 88 percent of school districts said substitute teacher shortages are "significantly" or "very significantly" impacting their district.