Minneapolis Public Schools hosts listening session on new district design plan
Minneapolis Public Schools is starting the process of making some pretty big changes to programs and boundaries, concerning many parents.
Minneapolis Public Schools is starting the process of making some pretty big changes to programs and boundaries, concerning many parents.
Seamus the school resource dog returns to work after losing leg to cancer
In November, Seamus was diagnosed with cancer in the elbow. His left front leg was amputated to prevent the disease from spreading.
In November, Seamus was diagnosed with cancer in the elbow. His left front leg was amputated to prevent the disease from spreading.
Five students awarded $5,000 college scholarships in honor of Brooklyn Park man's legacy
The students were each awarded $5,000 scholarships for college through the Moe123 Scholarship Fund.
The students were each awarded $5,000 scholarships for college through the Moe123 Scholarship Fund.
Hopewell Music surpasses $50K fundraising goal to stay open through spring
Hopewell Music, a nonprofit music school providing affordable music education on Minneapolis’ north side, has already surpassed the $50,000 fundraising goal it needs to stay open through the spring.
Hopewell Music, a nonprofit music school providing affordable music education on Minneapolis’ north side, has already surpassed the $50,000 fundraising goal it needs to stay open through the spring.
Facing closure, Hopewell Music launches fundraiser to remain open
Housed inside a church in the Webber-Camden neighborhood on Minneapolis’ north side is Hopewell Music, a cornerstone of affordable music education for nearly eight years. Now, the school faces the threat of closure.
Housed inside a church in the Webber-Camden neighborhood on Minneapolis’ north side is Hopewell Music, a cornerstone of affordable music education for nearly eight years. Now, the school faces the threat of closure.
North Carolina will require high school students to take personal finance course to graduate
High school students in North Carolina will soon be required to take a personal finance course to graduate.
High school students in North Carolina will soon be required to take a personal finance course to graduate.
Local leaders seek constitutional amendment to close Minnesota's achievement gap
Two prominent leaders have proposed an amendment to the Minnesota Constitution aimed at closing the state's dismal academic achievement gap.
Two prominent leaders have proposed an amendment to the Minnesota Constitution aimed at closing the state's dismal academic achievement gap.
Newborns in St. Paul get $50 to jump start college savings account
The City of St. Paul is making sure babies born on New Year's Day get a jumpstart on 2020 and their futures.
The City of St. Paul is making sure babies born on New Year's Day get a jumpstart on 2020 and their futures.
Nearly 250,000 fewer students enrolled in college this year compared with 2018, according to report
According to the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center, college enrollment this fall took a steep dive with nearly 250,000 fewer students than last year opting out of higher education entirely.
According to the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center, college enrollment this fall took a steep dive with nearly 250,000 fewer students than last year opting out of higher education entirely.
Wayzata fifth graders crowned champions in national math competition
Twenty fifth graders from Wayzata Kimberly Lane participated, beating teams across the country each week.
Twenty fifth graders from Wayzata Kimberly Lane participated, beating teams across the country each week.
North Minneapolis school unveils multimedia lab designed by former Paisley Park technical director
What was once an old storage room is now a hub of cutting edge technology where opportunities are limitless.
What was once an old storage room is now a hub of cutting edge technology where opportunities are limitless.
Shakopee Schools: 400 student absences reported due to flu-related illnesses
300 West Middle School absences and 100 Sun Path Elementary School absences have been reported, prompting the district to disclose the outbreak to the state of Minnesota.
300 West Middle School absences and 100 Sun Path Elementary School absences have been reported, prompting the district to disclose the outbreak to the state of Minnesota.
St. Paul teacher earns Presidential Award for STEM teaching
David McGill is the latest St. Paul science teacher to earn the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching.
David McGill is the latest St. Paul science teacher to earn the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching.
Minneapolis students raise money for supplies to help children in Ghana struggling to earn an education
Minneapolis students, motivated after learning about the struggles kids in Ghana face trying to get an education, have banded together to raise money and collect supplies.
Minneapolis students, motivated after learning about the struggles kids in Ghana face trying to get an education, have banded together to raise money and collect supplies.
ISD 191 school board votes to close three schools
The school board for District 191 voted Thursday to close three schools due to declining enrollment within the district.
The school board for District 191 voted Thursday to close three schools due to declining enrollment within the district.
Board approves hiring of new University of Minnesota provost despite questions over high pay for administrators
Does the University of Minnesota pay too much for its administrators? Questions over pay for university leaders were raised Thursday as the Board of Regents approved the salary for its new provost.
Does the University of Minnesota pay too much for its administrators? Questions over pay for university leaders were raised Thursday as the Board of Regents approved the salary for its new provost.
Bethel University to lay off faculty as part of personnel, expense cuts beginning in 2020
Personnel and expense cuts are coming to Bethel starting in 2020, the University announced this week.
Personnel and expense cuts are coming to Bethel starting in 2020, the University announced this week.
91-year-old Buffalo, Minnesota man receives high school diploma
After eighth grade, Clifford Hanson dropped out of school to serve on the family farm. After a lifetime educating himself, his former school district awarded him a diploma.
After eighth grade, Clifford Hanson dropped out of school to serve on the family farm. After a lifetime educating himself, his former school district awarded him a diploma.
Lakeville South's band to represent Minnesota in Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade in Hawaii
The marching band from Lakeville South is representing Minnesota once again on the national stage.
The marching band from Lakeville South is representing Minnesota once again on the national stage.
Persevering after death of mother and grandmother, Minneapolis teen wins scholarship
Beating the odds: That’s what one senior at North High School in Minneapolis is doing after essentially raising himself when his mother was killed and his grandmother then passed away.
Beating the odds: That’s what one senior at North High School in Minneapolis is doing after essentially raising himself when his mother was killed and his grandmother then passed away.