'At a loss of words': Prior Lake high school student targeted in racist video speaks out
A community in the south metro is on edge this week because of a viral video showing a student at Prior Lake High School using the "N-word" to harass a Black student.
A community in the south metro is on edge this week because of a viral video showing a student at Prior Lake High School using the "N-word" to harass a Black student.
Prior Lake high school students under investigation after making racist video
Prior Lake High School and Savage Police are investigating after receiving several reports of a "serious and disturbing racist video" made by students.
Prior Lake High School and Savage Police are investigating after receiving several reports of a "serious and disturbing racist video" made by students.
5 Minnesota school districts to be part of electric bus pilot program
Five Minnesota schools districts are part of a new electric school bus pilot program, the Pollution Control Agency announced Wednesday.
Five Minnesota schools districts are part of a new electric school bus pilot program, the Pollution Control Agency announced Wednesday.
Testing shows achievement gaps in Minneapolis Public Schools
Moderated by local racial justice advocate Nekima Levy-Armstrong, Black school board members were invited to discuss recent state testing results that showed gaps in educational outcomes.
Moderated by local racial justice advocate Nekima Levy-Armstrong, Black school board members were invited to discuss recent state testing results that showed gaps in educational outcomes.
COVID-19 vaccine for kids: Jill Biden, surgeon general kick off US campaign
The Biden administration is encouraging school districts to host COVID-19 vaccine clinics for kids and provide information to parents on the benefits.
The Biden administration is encouraging school districts to host COVID-19 vaccine clinics for kids and provide information to parents on the benefits.
Schools playing major role in youth vaccination effort
Many elementary schools around the U.S. are preparing to offer COVID-19 shots that educators see as key to keeping students learning in person and making the classroom experience closer to what it once was.
Many elementary schools around the U.S. are preparing to offer COVID-19 shots that educators see as key to keeping students learning in person and making the classroom experience closer to what it once was.
What is critical race theory? Many struggle to define topic
Critical race theory has become a lightning rod for Republicans and an issue in the Virginia governor's race.
Critical race theory has become a lightning rod for Republicans and an issue in the Virginia governor's race.
Political issues decide school board elections across the metro
The results of school board races show politics are now at play, thanks to the fight over mask and vaccine mandates in the classroom.
The results of school board races show politics are now at play, thanks to the fight over mask and vaccine mandates in the classroom.
Minnesota election results: School board
Election results are coming in, including Minnesota school board races.
Election results are coming in, including Minnesota school board races.
U of M offering free or reduced tuition to Native American students
The University of Minnesota is offering free or greatly reduced tuition for Native American students on any of its five campuses.
The University of Minnesota is offering free or greatly reduced tuition for Native American students on any of its five campuses.
White House outlines plans to increase COVID-19 testing in schools
The Department of Education (ED) is prepared to ramp up its COVID-19 screening efforts in schools across the U.S., the White House said on Friday.
The Department of Education (ED) is prepared to ramp up its COVID-19 screening efforts in schools across the U.S., the White House said on Friday.
Photos appear to show lap-dancing, paddling at Kentucky school homecoming event
A Kentucky school district has handed down discipline after photos of “inappropriate student-led activities” at a homecoming event made the rounds on social media.
A Kentucky school district has handed down discipline after photos of “inappropriate student-led activities” at a homecoming event made the rounds on social media.
Gov. Walz unveils plan to vaccinate ages 5-11
Minnesota is enlisting hundreds of pharmacies and care providers to give kid-sized COVID-19 vaccine doses to 5-11 year olds. The plan is slated to start on November 4.
Minnesota is enlisting hundreds of pharmacies and care providers to give kid-sized COVID-19 vaccine doses to 5-11 year olds. The plan is slated to start on November 4.
Superintendent of Hmong College Prep resigns after state auditor says she violated state law
The superintendent of a troubled charter school didn’t resign quietly Monday night, defending her leadership amid financial scandal.
The superintendent of a troubled charter school didn’t resign quietly Monday night, defending her leadership amid financial scandal.
Despite ongoing forgiveness talks, student loan borrowers should expect payments to resume, Cardona says
Tens of millions of borrowers will soon resume student loan repayment on their federal student loan debt. Here's what you can do to avoid delinquency.
Tens of millions of borrowers will soon resume student loan repayment on their federal student loan debt. Here's what you can do to avoid delinquency.
Schools forced to limit lunch options amid nationwide supply chain crisis
School meal programs are facing food shortages and supply delays that may cause officials to limit the breakfast and lunch options for students.
School meal programs are facing food shortages and supply delays that may cause officials to limit the breakfast and lunch options for students.
First teen dies from COVID-19 since start of pandemic, MDH reports
The Minnesota Department of Health reported the state's first death of a teen due to COVID-19 on Thursday.
The Minnesota Department of Health reported the state's first death of a teen due to COVID-19 on Thursday.
Minnesota's first teen COVID-19 death reported
A teen reported being between the ages 15-19 in Hennepin County was one of the 26 newly reported deaths due to COVID-19 on Thursday.
A teen reported being between the ages 15-19 in Hennepin County was one of the 26 newly reported deaths due to COVID-19 on Thursday.
Hundreds of St. Ben's and St. John's students walk out to condemn 'sex competition'
Hundreds of students from the College of St. Benedict and St John’s University walk out of class today following allegations of a sex competition on campus.
Hundreds of students from the College of St. Benedict and St John’s University walk out of class today following allegations of a sex competition on campus.
Parents, students push back against plans to close 8 St. Paul schools
Families are fighting to keep eight St. Paul schools from closing while the district is planning to shutter the schools by next fall, largely due to declining enrollment.
Families are fighting to keep eight St. Paul schools from closing while the district is planning to shutter the schools by next fall, largely due to declining enrollment.