DeLaSalle High School aims to inspire hope with new Virgin Mary statue modeled after diverse students
DeLaSalle High School unveiled its new multicultural statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary modeled after its diverse students in front of about 50 community members Friday morning at the Baldwin Family Prayer Grotto.
DeLaSalle High School unveiled its new multicultural statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary modeled after its diverse students in front of about 50 community members Friday morning at the Baldwin Family Prayer Grotto.
Parents, teachers react to districts moving back school start dates
Over the last week, several school districts in the metro area voted to start school one week later than originally planned. Many of them say teachers and administrators need more time to prepare.
Over the last week, several school districts in the metro area voted to start school one week later than originally planned. Many of them say teachers and administrators need more time to prepare.
Hamline University awards first recipients of George Floyd scholarship
Hamline University in St. Paul announced the first recipients of its George Floyd Endowed Scholarship.
Hamline University in St. Paul announced the first recipients of its George Floyd Endowed Scholarship.
104 new COVID-19 cases reported among USC students in 4 days
The number of coronavirus cases confirmed among USC students continued rising, with the university announcing 104 new cases over the past four days, with the spread primarily attributed to gatherings of students at off-campus housing.
The number of coronavirus cases confirmed among USC students continued rising, with the university announcing 104 new cases over the past four days, with the spread primarily attributed to gatherings of students at off-campus housing.
Twin Cities private schools reopen without state-funded services like nurses and buses
Many private schools are returning to in-person learning in the coming weeks, but some are doing it without state-funded essential services because they are located in public school districts that have opted to remain all online.
Many private schools are returning to in-person learning in the coming weeks, but some are doing it without state-funded essential services because they are located in public school districts that have opted to remain all online.
Minneapolis charter school takes steps to bring distance learners inside the classroom
A north Minneapolis charter school is taking steps to ensure that no child is left behind.
A north Minneapolis charter school is taking steps to ensure that no child is left behind.
Hormel Foods commits to paying community college tuition for children of all employees
Austin, Minnesota-based Hormel Foods announced Tuesday that it is committing to paying tuition for the children of employees to attend two-year college programs starting next year.
Austin, Minnesota-based Hormel Foods announced Tuesday that it is committing to paying tuition for the children of employees to attend two-year college programs starting next year.
Charter school damaged during Minneapolis riots to open site at Mall of America
A Minneapolis charter school damaged during the riots following the death of George Floyd will be opening a site at the Mall of America this fall, according to a mall spokesperson.
A Minneapolis charter school damaged during the riots following the death of George Floyd will be opening a site at the Mall of America this fall, according to a mall spokesperson.
Optimize your home space for remote learning
The remote school year is underway and if you’re still trying to figure out how to create the perfect space for your child’s distance learning, we have you covered.
The remote school year is underway and if you’re still trying to figure out how to create the perfect space for your child’s distance learning, we have you covered.
Dozens of USC students test positive for COVID-19
USC health officials reported an "alarming" spike of 43 coronavirus cases confirmed in off-campus housing facilities, along with 100 students in quarantine due to possible exposure to COVID-19.
USC health officials reported an "alarming" spike of 43 coronavirus cases confirmed in off-campus housing facilities, along with 100 students in quarantine due to possible exposure to COVID-19.
Teachers from Minnesota's largest school district call for transparency, safety during rally
Hundreds of educators held a rally Monday night as the state’s largest school district decides its back to school plans.
Hundreds of educators held a rally Monday night as the state’s largest school district decides its back to school plans.
Zoom disruptions plague schools on East Coast - but many Twin Cities schools use different technology
A massive outage on the remote video conferencing platform Zoom disrupted businesses and students starting their first day school for students up and down the East Coast of the United States.
A massive outage on the remote video conferencing platform Zoom disrupted businesses and students starting their first day school for students up and down the East Coast of the United States.
University of Minnesota pushing back student move-in, will keep classes online for first 2 weeks
The University of Minnesota is delaying reopening its Twin Cities, Duluth and Rochester campuses for two weeks amid the COVID-19 pandemic, keeping classes online for that time and pushing back student move-in.
The University of Minnesota is delaying reopening its Twin Cities, Duluth and Rochester campuses for two weeks amid the COVID-19 pandemic, keeping classes online for that time and pushing back student move-in.
DeLaSalle High School to unveil Virgin Mary statue modeled after diverse students Friday
A life-sized statue of Blessed Virgin Mary embracing DeLaSalle High School students will be unveiled at the school’s new Baldwin Family Prayer Grotto this Friday.
A life-sized statue of Blessed Virgin Mary embracing DeLaSalle High School students will be unveiled at the school’s new Baldwin Family Prayer Grotto this Friday.
Campus life hangs in the balance at the University of Minnesota ahead of Monday vote on move-in date
Campus life is hanging in the balance for tens of thousands of University of Minnesota students as they wait for the Board of Regents to vote on whether or not to let students move into on-campus housing before the start of the school year.
Campus life is hanging in the balance for tens of thousands of University of Minnesota students as they wait for the Board of Regents to vote on whether or not to let students move into on-campus housing before the start of the school year.
As more colleges stay online, students demand tuition cuts
In petitions started at dozens of universities, students arguing for reduced tuition say online classes fail to deliver the same experience they get on campus. Video lectures are stilted and awkward, they say, and there's little personal connection with professors or classmates.
In petitions started at dozens of universities, students arguing for reduced tuition say online classes fail to deliver the same experience they get on campus. Video lectures are stilted and awkward, they say, and there's little personal connection with professors or classmates.
University of Minnesota could push back student move-in dates due to COVID-19 concerns
The Unversity of Minnesota could push back move-in dates for students in the Twin Cities, Duluth and Rochester amid rising COVID-19 concerns for college students.
The Unversity of Minnesota could push back move-in dates for students in the Twin Cities, Duluth and Rochester amid rising COVID-19 concerns for college students.
Twin Cities YMCAs to offer distance learning program as schools solidify fall plans
As school districts roll out fall plans, more and more kids are finding they'll be starting school this fall the same way they ended in spring: online - at least part of the time.
As school districts roll out fall plans, more and more kids are finding they'll be starting school this fall the same way they ended in spring: online - at least part of the time.
17 St. Olaf students suspended after attending party that led to possible COVID-19 exposure
The president of St. Olaf College is sharing stern words with the student body after an off-campus party led to possible COVID-19 exposure. Seventeen students who attended the party are suspended for the fall semester, according to an email sent to students Thursday.
The president of St. Olaf College is sharing stern words with the student body after an off-campus party led to possible COVID-19 exposure. Seventeen students who attended the party are suspended for the fall semester, according to an email sent to students Thursday.
'Black Boy, Black Boy:' Minneapolis author, illustrator use book to inspire kids of color
A local author and illustrator are hoping to inspire kids of color to chase their dreams.
A local author and illustrator are hoping to inspire kids of color to chase their dreams.