Minnesota judge rejects attempt to force school mask mandate

A Minnesota judge has rejected a request by concerned parents to force a statewide mask mandate in all schools.

Minneapolis, Roseville schools add staff COVID-19 vaccine requirement

The Minneapolis and Roseville school districts are now requiring staff to get vaccinated against COVID-19 or face regular COVID-19 testing.

Union leaders say changes must be made to fix school bus driver shortage

As students return to the classroom, many districts are still coping with bus driver shortages across the state. Now, drivers are addressing the issue and how to fix it. 

2 school staffers hit by cars in 2 days in Blaine

After two school staff members were hit by cars in Blaine, school leaders are urging drivers to take caution during school traffic.

Students share excitement for new school year amid pandemic

Students in Minnesota, and across the nation, have been dealing with the unexpected over the past year and a half. 

St. Paul Public Schools makes schedule changes due to bus driver shortage

St. Paul Public Schools is making changes to some school schedules due to the ongoing bus driver shortage, the district announced Tuesday.

More families switch to homeschooling amid pandemic

In numerous ways, the pandemic has changed the way kids learn. For many, it’s also meant a shift to homeschooling or online academies.

List: Mask policies for Minnesota school districts

Many Minnesota school districts are instituting mask mandates for the upcoming school year as the COVID-19 delta variant spreads. While some are requiring students and staff to wear masks, such as Minneapolis and St. Paul, others are recommending it or making it optional.

Stillwater School District informs parents of canceled bus routes days before school starts

On Friday, some parents in the Stillwater School District received an email saying because of bus driver shortages, the district will not be able to offer transportation for nearly a quarter of their scheduled routes, impacting 3,950 students for the foreseeable future.

‘I was terrified’: Zip-tie carrying men confront Arizona principal over COVID-19 policy

An Arizona father was arrested Thursday after he and two others threatened to make a citizen's arrest on a principal Thursday morning over a school's COVID-19 protocols, according to school district officials.

Families frustrated as Minneapolis Public Schools work to adjust to bus driver shortage

The start of the school year is approaching for Minneapolis Public Schools, but district leaders are still struggling with how to get students to class because of a shortage of bus drivers.

St. Paul Public Schools implements staff COVID-19 vaccination requirement

The St. Paul School Board voted unanimously Friday morning to mandate COVID-19 vaccines for all district staff or be subject to weekly testing.  

District 287 uses Critical Race Theory to guide its school equity policies

While not teaching the curriculum, west Twin Cities metro school districts are using Critical Race Theory concepts to guide their school equity policies.

Your Take: Experts discuss how to support students' mental health

Mental health professionals discuss the challenges kids will face and how adults can support them during the school year.

Macalester College reports 98% compliance with COVID-19 vaccine mandate

Students are returning to campus at Macalester College where officials say 98 percent of students and staff are under compliance with the COVID-19 vaccine mandate.

List: Vaccine, mask requirements in Minnesota

As the COVID-19 delta variant continues to fuel a surge of new infections in Minnesota and nationwide, mask mandates are returning and vaccine requirements are becoming more common. 

Minnesota teachers share excitement, concerns about heading back to school

FOX 9 sat down with some local teachers to talk about what they’re looking forward to this school year, as well as concerns about COVID-19.