Back to classrooms? Minnesota school administrators say they'll need more buses, mental health funding
Minnesota education officials got an earful from school administrators who said they need more direction and funding for a potential return to the classroom this fall, but the state officials offered few specifics Tuesday.
Minnesota education officials got an earful from school administrators who said they need more direction and funding for a potential return to the classroom this fall, but the state officials offered few specifics Tuesday.
Forest Lake superintendent apologizes after photos of students in apparent blackface in 2016 resurface
The superintendent of Forest Lake Area Schools is apologizing after photos of students in apparent blackface at a school event in 2016 resurfaced on Facebook over the weekend.
The superintendent of Forest Lake Area Schools is apologizing after photos of students in apparent blackface at a school event in 2016 resurfaced on Facebook over the weekend.
University of Minnesota to require masks on campus while indoors starting July 1
The University of Minnesota announced Monday that starting July 1, it will require all students, staff and visitors to wear a mask while in any indoor or enclosed space on campus.
The University of Minnesota announced Monday that starting July 1, it will require all students, staff and visitors to wear a mask while in any indoor or enclosed space on campus.
FOX 9 Top Teacher: Matt Lijewski of St. Paul Central High School
Matt Lijewski, of St. Paul Central High School, is the latest FOX 9 Top Teacher.
Matt Lijewski, of St. Paul Central High School, is the latest FOX 9 Top Teacher.
Minnesota schools told to plan for 3 possible scenarios this fall amid COVID-19 pandemic
State health and education officials released guidance Thursday to help K-12 schools in Minnesota plan for the 2020-21 academic year amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
State health and education officials released guidance Thursday to help K-12 schools in Minnesota plan for the 2020-21 academic year amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Minnesota State to offer in-person classes, freeze undergraduate tuition for fall semester
Minnesota State colleges and universities will allow students back on campus and hold some in-person classes this fall amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Minnesota State colleges and universities will allow students back on campus and hold some in-person classes this fall amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Board of Regents approve plans for in-person learning at University of Minnesota for fall semester
The University of Minnesota Board of Regents approved plans that would allow in-person learning for the upcoming fall semester, however, remote learning will still be in play.
The University of Minnesota Board of Regents approved plans that would allow in-person learning for the upcoming fall semester, however, remote learning will still be in play.
12 other universities join North Central in creating a George Floyd Memorial Scholarship
North Central University has formally established the first George Floyd Memorial Scholarship after announcing its creation at Floyd’s funeral service at the university last week and more than 12 other universities have started their own, too.
North Central University has formally established the first George Floyd Memorial Scholarship after announcing its creation at Floyd’s funeral service at the university last week and more than 12 other universities have started their own, too.
Yale University offers free course on African American history ‘from emancipation to the present’
There are a number of free courses offered online about the history of the black experience in America to those seeking to educate themselves and give context to recent events.
There are a number of free courses offered online about the history of the black experience in America to those seeking to educate themselves and give context to recent events.
Minnesota families have until June 30 to apply for $325 in temporary food benefits
Minnesota families have until June 30 to apply for temporary food benefits for children who would have received free or reduced-price meals if schools were open this spring.
Minnesota families have until June 30 to apply for temporary food benefits for children who would have received free or reduced-price meals if schools were open this spring.
St. Paul Public Schools Board Chair Marny Xiong, 31, dies after battle with COVID-19
St. Paul Public Schools Board Chair Marny Xiong died after battling COVID-19, family said Sunday.
St. Paul Public Schools Board Chair Marny Xiong died after battling COVID-19, family said Sunday.
U of M president to recommend resuming in-person classes, reopening residence halls this fall
University of Minnesota President Joan Gabel will recommend to the Board of Regents next week that the university resume in-person classes and reopen residence halls, dining facilities and other campus services for the fall semester, amid the coronavirus pandemic.
University of Minnesota President Joan Gabel will recommend to the Board of Regents next week that the university resume in-person classes and reopen residence halls, dining facilities and other campus services for the fall semester, amid the coronavirus pandemic.
North Central University creates scholarship in George Floyd's honor, urges other colleges to follow suit
North Central University says it is creating a scholarship to be awarded to students of color in the memory of George Floyd.
North Central University says it is creating a scholarship to be awarded to students of color in the memory of George Floyd.
Minneapolis Public Schools Board of Education votes to terminate contract with MPD
Minneapolis Public Schools Board of Education voted to terminate the district's contract with Minneapolis Police Department, according to MPS leaders.
Minneapolis Public Schools Board of Education voted to terminate the district's contract with Minneapolis Police Department, according to MPS leaders.
Facing overwhelming food donations, Minneapolis schools ask donors to redirect efforts
Minneapolis Public Schools announced Tuesday that they are facing an overwhelming amount of donations at school sites and emergency meal-distribution sites.
Minneapolis Public Schools announced Tuesday that they are facing an overwhelming amount of donations at school sites and emergency meal-distribution sites.
Minneapolis School Board director drafts resolution to terminate contract with MPD
The Minneapolis School Board director announced Friday that he plans to terminate the district's contract with the Minneapolis Police Department in response to the death of George Floyd in police custody.
The Minneapolis School Board director announced Friday that he plans to terminate the district's contract with the Minneapolis Police Department in response to the death of George Floyd in police custody.
‘I prayed a lot and cried a lot’: Graduate beats COVID-19 and receives nursing degree
A nursing student spent her last semester at university not olny trying to get through her finals, but battling COVID-19 as well.
A nursing student spent her last semester at university not olny trying to get through her finals, but battling COVID-19 as well.
Brainerd High School celebrates graduation with procession at Brainerd International Raceway
With traditional graduation ceremonies canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Brainerd International Raceway opened up its track to the Class of 2020 for a special sendoff.
With traditional graduation ceremonies canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Brainerd International Raceway opened up its track to the Class of 2020 for a special sendoff.
FOX 9 Top Teacher: Alicia Blaz of Rosemount High School
It's the time of year when FOX 9 honors nine outstanding teachers for the FOX 9 Top Teacher Award. This year, our station is recognizing the teachers virtually.
It's the time of year when FOX 9 honors nine outstanding teachers for the FOX 9 Top Teacher Award. This year, our station is recognizing the teachers virtually.
Minnesota band director plays 24 parts to 'Pomp and Circumstance' to honor his graduating seniors
In a musical tribute to the graduating seniors, Chisago Lakes High School band director Joe DeLisi played 24 different parts to “Pomp and Circumstance.”
In a musical tribute to the graduating seniors, Chisago Lakes High School band director Joe DeLisi played 24 different parts to “Pomp and Circumstance.”