Free COVID-19 testing event to be held at Winona State University
The Minnesota Department of Health will be offering free COVID-19 testing next week at Winona State University following an outbreak of cases on the campus that led to school leaders ordering a self-imposed quarantine.
The Minnesota Department of Health will be offering free COVID-19 testing next week at Winona State University following an outbreak of cases on the campus that led to school leaders ordering a self-imposed quarantine.
1 Minnesota county hits high enough COVID-19 case rate for state to recommend full distance learning
Waseca County is the only county in Minnesota with a COVID-19 case rate high enough for the state to recommend full distance learning for all students, according to the latest data released by the Minnesota Department of Health.
Waseca County is the only county in Minnesota with a COVID-19 case rate high enough for the state to recommend full distance learning for all students, according to the latest data released by the Minnesota Department of Health.
How each of the Twin Cities metro area school districts are going back to school this fall
The school year has begun for many Twin Cities metro area school districts in what will be a year unlike any other.
The school year has begun for many Twin Cities metro area school districts in what will be a year unlike any other.
Dad recreates sweet 'Toy Story' scene to send son, 4, back to school
A father in England recreated a famous scene from “Toy Story” to send his young son back to school, in a sweet photoshoot that has gone viral on social media.
A father in England recreated a famous scene from “Toy Story” to send his young son back to school, in a sweet photoshoot that has gone viral on social media.
Colleges and COVID-19: St. Thomas starts semester, Winona State under quarantine
Safety concerns for slowing the spread of the coronavirus remain a top concern for university leaders as campuses across Minnesota start the new school year.
Safety concerns for slowing the spread of the coronavirus remain a top concern for university leaders as campuses across Minnesota start the new school year.
Some Minnesota school districts work through technical glitches in return to distance learning
School districts worked through technical glitches Tuesday on the first day of school statewide.
School districts worked through technical glitches Tuesday on the first day of school statewide.
YMCA program helps students from 14 Minnesota school districts return to school Tuesday
Tuesday marked day one for a lot of Minnesota students, but back to school varied depending on the school district.
Tuesday marked day one for a lot of Minnesota students, but back to school varied depending on the school district.
Minnesota students return, most schools in hybrid learning
Gov. Tim Walz bumped elbows with Wyoming Elementary School students as they got off the bus Tuesday on the first day of an uncertain school year in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic.
Gov. Tim Walz bumped elbows with Wyoming Elementary School students as they got off the bus Tuesday on the first day of an uncertain school year in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic.
More than 200 COVID-19 cases linked to Minnesota school staff or attendees since August
The update came Tuesday as many students statewide returned for their first day of school.
The update came Tuesday as many students statewide returned for their first day of school.
Winona State University orders two-week campus quarantine after COVID-19 outbreak
Winona State University issued a 14-day campus quarantine in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19 as the university's case count continues to grow.
Winona State University issued a 14-day campus quarantine in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19 as the university's case count continues to grow.
Getting kids in the door: How parents are navigating school transportation amid pandemic
Parents are preparing to send their kids back to school for the first time since March, and things are going to look quite different.
Parents are preparing to send their kids back to school for the first time since March, and things are going to look quite different.
UW-Eau Claire places residence halls under quarantine, affecting 184 students
The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire placed six residence halls under quarantine after 69 students tested positive for COVID-19. Because some of the students may have had interactions with others in their residence halls, the buildings were placed under quarantine, affecting 184 students.
The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire placed six residence halls under quarantine after 69 students tested positive for COVID-19. Because some of the students may have had interactions with others in their residence halls, the buildings were placed under quarantine, affecting 184 students.
Glencoe-Silver Lake Schools prepare for return while superintendent recovers from COVID-19
Students in the Glencoe-Silver Lake school district, about 50 miles southwest of the Twin Cities area, are beginning the school year in a hybrid model this week as the district’s superintendent deals with a positive COVID-19 test.
Students in the Glencoe-Silver Lake school district, about 50 miles southwest of the Twin Cities area, are beginning the school year in a hybrid model this week as the district’s superintendent deals with a positive COVID-19 test.
Back to School 2020: MN Teacher of the year finalist on the challenges of a new year
Tuesday is the traditional start to the school year in Minnesota, but it will be anything but normal. Districts across the state will welcome back students using a variety of methods, and for teachers, that means adapting to quick changes. Minnesota Teacher of the Year finalist and Pine City High School English teacher, Ryan Larson, joined us with more on Back to School Eve.
Tuesday is the traditional start to the school year in Minnesota, but it will be anything but normal. Districts across the state will welcome back students using a variety of methods, and for teachers, that means adapting to quick changes. Minnesota Teacher of the Year finalist and Pine City High School English teacher, Ryan Larson, joined us with more on Back to School Eve.
Eden Prairie students return to classroom for first time since start of pandemic
Students in Eden Prairie, Minnesota were back in the classroom on Wednesday for the first time since the start of the pandemic in March.
Students in Eden Prairie, Minnesota were back in the classroom on Wednesday for the first time since the start of the pandemic in March.
Teachers, school staff, childcare workers receive access to free COVID-19 saliva test
Teachers, school staff and childcare workers across the Minnesota area are getting access to one, free COVID-19 saliva test, which they can use by the end of the year, state leaders announced Wednesday.
Teachers, school staff and childcare workers across the Minnesota area are getting access to one, free COVID-19 saliva test, which they can use by the end of the year, state leaders announced Wednesday.
Study: Closing schools in the spring saved lives
New research backs up the state’s painful decision to shut down schools last spring to slow the spread of COVID-19.
New research backs up the state’s painful decision to shut down schools last spring to slow the spread of COVID-19.
Minnesota's Teacher of the Year prepares classroom for hybrid learning model
As students across the state adapt to virtual learning, some teachers are preparing for a hybrid model, allowing some students to still get an in-person experience.
As students across the state adapt to virtual learning, some teachers are preparing for a hybrid model, allowing some students to still get an in-person experience.
Parent advocacy group calls for boycott of Minneapolis Public Schools over distance learning model
An organization advocating for parents and students in Minneapolis fears there’s not a solid plan in place next week’s distance learning start and that families of color are suffering the most. The group says they are calling for a boycott of Minneapolis Public Schools.
An organization advocating for parents and students in Minneapolis fears there’s not a solid plan in place next week’s distance learning start and that families of color are suffering the most. The group says they are calling for a boycott of Minneapolis Public Schools.
University of Minnesota return to campus housing plan includes 10-day quarantine, curfews
The University of Minnesota is letting students back on campus later this month with strict quarantine rules in place to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
The University of Minnesota is letting students back on campus later this month with strict quarantine rules in place to slow the spread of the coronavirus.