Phone flashlights save the day when power goes out during Texas graduation
A power outage threatened to derail a Texas high school commencement ceremony Friday evening, but attendees saved the day just by reaching into their pockets.
A power outage threatened to derail a Texas high school commencement ceremony Friday evening, but attendees saved the day just by reaching into their pockets.
'Chicka Chicka Boom Boom' book illustrator Lois Ehlert dies at 86
Lois Ehlert, whose cut-and-paste shapes in books including “Chicka Chicka Boom Boom” made her one of the most illustrators of books for preschoolers, has died at 86.
Lois Ehlert, whose cut-and-paste shapes in books including “Chicka Chicka Boom Boom” made her one of the most illustrators of books for preschoolers, has died at 86.
Eric Carle, author of ‘The Very Hungry Caterpillar,’ dies at 91
A beloved children’s author and illustrator whose classic “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” and other works gave millions of kids some of their earliest and most cherished literary memories, has died. Eric Carle was 91.
A beloved children’s author and illustrator whose classic “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” and other works gave millions of kids some of their earliest and most cherished literary memories, has died. Eric Carle was 91.
8 students earn scholarships at annual Moe123 Awards ceremony
Eight Osseo students were awarded with scholarships Saturday during the third annual Moe123 Scholarship Awards held in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota.
Eight Osseo students were awarded with scholarships Saturday during the third annual Moe123 Scholarship Awards held in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota.
Bomb threat that closed Lakeville schools Friday determined 'not credible', district says
Lakeville Area Schools made the decision to close all of its schools and facilities Friday while police investigate an "active threat."
Lakeville Area Schools made the decision to close all of its schools and facilities Friday while police investigate an "active threat."
Walz sends $75 million in federal aid to summer school
Gov. Tim Walz is putting $75 million in federal COVID-19 relief funding into summer school programs in his first move after the 2021 legislative session ended.
Gov. Tim Walz is putting $75 million in federal COVID-19 relief funding into summer school programs in his first move after the 2021 legislative session ended.
Carlson School 2020 graduates finally get their commencement ceremony
The 2020 Carlson School of Management graduates didn't get a formal ceremony last year, so some of them opted to take part in this year's ceremonies.
The 2020 Carlson School of Management graduates didn't get a formal ceremony last year, so some of them opted to take part in this year's ceremonies.
Delaware college using COVID-19 relief funds to forgive over $700K in student debt
More than 200 students qualify for the debt forgiveness with the average student qualifying for about $3,200 in relief.
More than 200 students qualify for the debt forgiveness with the average student qualifying for about $3,200 in relief.
Shakopee School District facing millions in budget cuts without operating levy
Shakopee Public Schools remains the only Twin Cities metro area school district without an operating levy, which means the district may have to make millions more in budget cuts.
Shakopee Public Schools remains the only Twin Cities metro area school district without an operating levy, which means the district may have to make millions more in budget cuts.
Schools prepare for demand in summer programming
The demand for summer learning is high this year as students in Minnesota look to catch up on school.
The demand for summer learning is high this year as students in Minnesota look to catch up on school.
Teacher Appreciation Day: Where to get the best deals and freebies
Businesses across the country are saying “thank you” to the nation’s teachers by offering a whirlwind of sweet deals and freebies.
Businesses across the country are saying “thank you” to the nation’s teachers by offering a whirlwind of sweet deals and freebies.
MDH: Minnesota marching bands can play in parades this summer
The Minnesota Department of Health now says marching bands can perform during parades on public streets after a FOX 9 story highlighted the uncertainty facing high school bands this summer.
The Minnesota Department of Health now says marching bands can perform during parades on public streets after a FOX 9 story highlighted the uncertainty facing high school bands this summer.
Minneapolis school launches 'I am' campaign to promote confidence
A south Minneapolis elementary school is hoping to inspire some of their youngest students to make their voices heard.
A south Minneapolis elementary school is hoping to inspire some of their youngest students to make their voices heard.
Marching bands in Minnesota seek guidance as parade season nears
As COVID-19 restrictions continue to loosen in the state and around the country, high school marching bands want to make sure they are not forgotten when it comes to their upcoming summer parade circuit.
As COVID-19 restrictions continue to loosen in the state and around the country, high school marching bands want to make sure they are not forgotten when it comes to their upcoming summer parade circuit.
Former Gopher Kim Royston was 1st on scene of shots fired at Plymouth Middle School
School officials say Plymouth Middle School assistant principal and former Minnesota Gophers football player Kim Royston was the first building administrator to arrive at an incident where a student fired a gun at the school Monday morning.
School officials say Plymouth Middle School assistant principal and former Minnesota Gophers football player Kim Royston was the first building administrator to arrive at an incident where a student fired a gun at the school Monday morning.
Macalester College to require COVID-19 vaccine this fall
Macalester College in St. Paul will be requiring all students and staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before the start of the fall semester.
Macalester College in St. Paul will be requiring all students and staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before the start of the fall semester.
Storytelling teacher launches book dreams through Kickstarter
A Minnesota teacher with a knack for storytelling in his classroom is now working to publish a book.
A Minnesota teacher with a knack for storytelling in his classroom is now working to publish a book.
Minnesota students walk out Monday to honor Daunte Wright, protest racial injustice
Students at schools across Minnesota plan to walk out Monday to protest racial injustice in their communities and schools.
Students at schools across Minnesota plan to walk out Monday to protest racial injustice in their communities and schools.
NIH funds new COVID-19 testing initiative to get students back to classrooms in vulnerable areas
While other studies are looking at physical distancing and other ways to keep children safe at school, this NIH initiative focuses solely on how to best implement COVID-19 testing among the students, teachers and staff.
While other studies are looking at physical distancing and other ways to keep children safe at school, this NIH initiative focuses solely on how to best implement COVID-19 testing among the students, teachers and staff.
Minneapolis schools moving to distance learning for Chauvin trial verdict
Minneapolis Public Schools are moving to back to distance learning for the second half of next week in anticipation of a verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial.
Minneapolis Public Schools are moving to back to distance learning for the second half of next week in anticipation of a verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial.