Book bans in Anoka Co. schools decided by national review group
An Anoka County school district is now letting a conservative-aligned national group decide which books are allowed in its libraries.
Anoka-Hennepin schools addresses $21 million budget shortfall
Leaders of the state’s biggest school district are expected to address how to reduce $21 million from the upcoming school year’s budget during a board meeting Monday night.
Anoka-Hennepin district facing $21M budget cuts
The Anoka-Hennepin school district faces a $21 million budget shortfall for the upcoming school year. The school board is meeting Monday night and is expected to decide on one of two options for addressing the shortage. FOX 9's Se Kwon has more.
Anoka-Hennepin teachers' union reaches tentative deal with school district
Early Saturday morning, the Anoka-Hennepin Education Minnesota (AHEM) teachers' union and the school district reached a tentative deal after an 18-hour mediation session.
Anoka-Hennepin teachers rally for new contracts outside school board meeting
Teachers in the Anoka-Hennepin School District are calling for support amid attempts to negotiate a new contract.
Coon Rapids student brings unloaded gun to class: Police
The Coon Rapids Police Department said a middle school student brought an unloaded gun to class on Monday.
New superintendent named for Anoka-Hennepin School District
The Anoka-Hennepin School Board has formally selected who it hopes will be its next superintendent.
Minnesota reminds parents to save back-to-school receipts for potential tax benefits
The Minnesota Department of Revenue is reminding parents to save back-to-school receipts for potential tax benefits in two programs.
Minnesota student spreads smiles as 'joy ambassador'
FOX 9 is working to spread some uplifting stories, starting with John at Anoka-Hennepin who is spreading joy at school as the joy ambassador.
Anoka-Hennepin superintendent named next leader of Minnetonka schools
The superintendent at Minnesota’s largest school district is leaving after accepting a job at Minnetonka Public Schools.
Minnesota schools prepare for return to in-person classes after COVID-19 pause
Many school districts across the Twin Cities are returning to in-person learning this week. Because of a surge in COVID-19 cases coming out of winter break, they’ve been out of the classroom for 2 weeks of distance-learning.
Anoka-Hennepin schools discuss teen mental health, suicide awareness in new podcast
The Anoka-Hennepin School District, the state’s largest, is taking on what can be uncomfortable subject matter for some families to talk about -- teen mental health and suicide – in a new podcast.
Students share excitement for new school year amid pandemic
Students in Minnesota, and across the nation, have been dealing with the unexpected over the past year and a half.
Tensions rise at Anoka-Hennepin school board meeting over masking decision
The Anoka-Hennepin School District approved its proposed mask policy during a school board meeting that drew a large crowd Monday night.
Transgender student wins $300,000 settlement from Anoka-Hennepin Schools
A local transgender student barred from using the boys’ locker room at school has reached a settlement in a case that some hope becomes a catalyst for change.
Most districts offering some in-person learning, but many not ready to offer full time for all students
With coronavirus cases continuing to fall, and vaccine efforts gaining speed, Governor Tim Walz says it's time to get more middle and high school students back into classrooms, leaving some districts scrambling to adjust.
Anoka-Hennepin board bucks state guidelines, votes to continue extracurriculars
In contrast with state guidelines, the Anoka Hennepin School Board voted 5-1 to allow students to continue with in-person extracurricular activities, including sports, while their middle and high school students transition to full online learning.
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.
Sexual assault investigations underway involving former Anoka Middle School for the Arts staff member
A former staff member from Anoka Middle School for the Arts is under investigation for an alleged sexual assault of a student, which happened nearly a decade ago, according to the Anoka County Sheriff's Office.
Districts take different approaches to considering students' GPA during pandemic
With so many students struggling to navigate or have access to distance learning, school districts are taking different approaches to how students’ grades will count towards their GPA while colleges and universities consider how the pandemic will impact applications.