Gabel discusses pandemic challenges facing the University of Minnesota
The heartbeat of student activity on campus gives a much different pulse this fall amid the pandemic.
The heartbeat of student activity on campus gives a much different pulse this fall amid the pandemic.
Rep. Emmer introduces teacher tax credit increase to help with in-person learning expenses
Rep. Tom Emmer introduced a piece of legislation Tuesday that would temporarily increase the current teacher tax credit from $250 to $1,500 for the 2020 and 2021 tax years.
Rep. Tom Emmer introduced a piece of legislation Tuesday that would temporarily increase the current teacher tax credit from $250 to $1,500 for the 2020 and 2021 tax years.
Minnesota school district unveils new COVID-19 dashboard
With administrators and families keeping a close eye on the COVID-19 community data rates as the school year progresses, a north Twin Cities metro school district is making it easy, putting its known positive cases on a public dashboard for all to see and access.
With administrators and families keeping a close eye on the COVID-19 community data rates as the school year progresses, a north Twin Cities metro school district is making it easy, putting its known positive cases on a public dashboard for all to see and access.
New conference series focuses on giving Black students and teachers the tools they need to be successful
The University of Minnesota is partnering with Elder Katie Sample on a series of conferences designed to address the specific education needs of Black students. Elder Sample joined the Buzz to discuss efforts to address a large achievement gap, training teachers, and who should attend the conference series.
The University of Minnesota is partnering with Elder Katie Sample on a series of conferences designed to address the specific education needs of Black students. Elder Sample joined the Buzz to discuss efforts to address a large achievement gap, training teachers, and who should attend the conference series.
Desk shortage forces people to get creative about workspaces
To find desks, people are scouring stores near and far and even making their own.
To find desks, people are scouring stores near and far and even making their own.
Superintendent blames lack of caution by adults for classes moving online in southern Minnesota
A southern Minnesota superintendent, frustrated by a spike in COVID-19 cases in his community, was forced to shut down in-person learning at the high school during homecoming week.
A southern Minnesota superintendent, frustrated by a spike in COVID-19 cases in his community, was forced to shut down in-person learning at the high school during homecoming week.
University of Minnesota students speak out after videos show crowded bars, parties
Students are speaking out after photos and videos posted on social media over the weekend showed large parties and crowded bars near the University of Minnesota.
Students are speaking out after photos and videos posted on social media over the weekend showed large parties and crowded bars near the University of Minnesota.
MDH: 524 COVID-19 cases reported in 351 different Minnesota schools
The Minnesota Department of Health says 524 COVID-19 cases have been reported in Minnesota schools as of Tuesday.
The Minnesota Department of Health says 524 COVID-19 cases have been reported in Minnesota schools as of Tuesday.
'No more Zoom:' Fed up with distance learning, families rally for in-person education
About 100 people took part: parents, students and teachers who are upset that the pandemic will keep everyone out of the classroom until 2021, regardless of the progress the county makes in its Covid-19 data.
About 100 people took part: parents, students and teachers who are upset that the pandemic will keep everyone out of the classroom until 2021, regardless of the progress the county makes in its Covid-19 data.
Minnesota Transitions Charter School opens space at MOA after school was destroyed in riots
Minnesota Transitions Secondary School was located in a shopping center across the street from the Minneapolis Police Third Precinct and was damaged and looted during riots in May following George Floyd’s death.
Minnesota Transitions Secondary School was located in a shopping center across the street from the Minneapolis Police Third Precinct and was damaged and looted during riots in May following George Floyd’s death.
Can you refinance a student loan in default?
There’s a chance you can refinance a student loan that’s in default, but you might need a cosigner’s help.
There’s a chance you can refinance a student loan that’s in default, but you might need a cosigner’s help.
Back to School 2020: How districts are navigating their new normal
This year is anything but normal as students and teachers return to class. Minnesota Education Commissioner Mary Cathryn Ricker joined the Buzz with an update on how the first few days are going.
This year is anything but normal as students and teachers return to class. Minnesota Education Commissioner Mary Cathryn Ricker joined the Buzz with an update on how the first few days are going.
Move-in underway at University of Minnesota after 2-week delay due to COVID-19 concerns
After a two-week delay by COVID-19, move-in is underway at the University of Minnesota. While there is excitement in the air, the semester is very much in the shadow of a pandemic.
After a two-week delay by COVID-19, move-in is underway at the University of Minnesota. While there is excitement in the air, the semester is very much in the shadow of a pandemic.
MDH to parents: Keep children home from school, child care if sick, exposed to COVID-19
The Minnesota Department of Health has issued new guidance for parents advising them to keep their children home from school or child care if they are sick, being tested for COVID-19 or have been exposed to the disease. Medical professionals say following the guidance is the key to keeping schools open this fall.
The Minnesota Department of Health has issued new guidance for parents advising them to keep their children home from school or child care if they are sick, being tested for COVID-19 or have been exposed to the disease. Medical professionals say following the guidance is the key to keeping schools open this fall.
Players, parents urge MSHSL to reconsider decision on fall football
Minnesota high school football is back -- sort of.
Minnesota high school football is back -- sort of.
UW-La Crosse imposes two-week 'shelter in place' for students over rising COVID-19 cases
The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse has closed most campus buildings, moved all in-person classes online and imposed campus-wide “shelter in place” restrictions for the next two weeks as the number of COVID-19 cases on and off-campus continues to grow.
The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse has closed most campus buildings, moved all in-person classes online and imposed campus-wide “shelter in place” restrictions for the next two weeks as the number of COVID-19 cases on and off-campus continues to grow.
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.