Minneapolis Public Schools facing 'fiscal crisis'

The state's third-largest school district is approaching an "impending fiscal crisis."

Analysis: Ex-Minneapolis cops rack up $26M in payouts amid surge in PTSD claims

In Minneapolis, at least 155 officers have received worker’s compensation settlements totaling nearly $26 million, according to a FOX 9 Investigators analysis. Many of those same officers have questionable histories of misconduct.

North High starting season undefeated despite losing star quarterback to gun violence

The North High football team is rallying around the memory of their late star quarterback, who was killed in an act of senseless violence in Minneapolis last February.

North Minneapolis High School breaks ground on career and tech center

Minneapolis Public Schools is building a state-of-the-art Career and Technical Education Center at North High that will allow students from across the city to get hands-on experience in engineering, robotics, drones and media arts.

Minneapolis schools facing potential lawsuit over teacher retention policy

A Twin Cities attorney says a new Minneapolis Public Schools policy is in violation of the 14th amendment of the US Constitution, and he is willing to take the issue to court if the policy is not reversed.

Minneapolis Board of Education approves budget despite concerns over cuts

Minneapolis Board of Education members approved its 2022-23 budget on Tuesday, as members heard concerns from teachers, students, and parents about the impact of budget cuts on school programs.

Minneapolis moves 14 schools to e-learning due to extreme heat

Minneapolis Public Schools is moving its not fully air-conditioned schools to e-learning on Tuesday, June 14 with extremely high temperatures in the forecast.

Student attendance varies at MPS due to heat, excused absences
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With the school year set to continue another two weeks for Minneapolis Public Schools students to make up for lost days during a teachers? union strike earlier in the year, those attending are finding their classes often empty.

Will Minneapolis schools close for heat during added 2 weeks?
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The MPS teachers strike lasted for three weeks in March. As result, Minneapolis Public Schools students will remain in the classroom deep into June. But as many as 15 schools do not have air conditioning, and temperatures will go into the 90s this week.

Minneapolis Public Schools using music to help increase student bus usage
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The school bus can play an important role in a child's life, and the Minneapolis Public School district is rolling out a new transportation campaign focused on music to help increase planning and attendance.

Minneapolis NAACP calls for investigation into North High principal being put on leave

The Minneapolis NAACP is calling for an investigation into Minneapolis Public School's decision to put North Community High School principal Mauri Friestleben on leave. Meanwhile, students are demanding that the district give Friestleben back her position on a permanent basis.

Press conference: NAACP calls for investigation into MPS over handling of Mauri Friestleben
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The Minneapolis NAACP is calling for an investigation into Minneapolis Public School's decision to put North Community High School principal Mauri Friestleben on leave, and students are pushing for Friestleben to be given her position back on a permanent basis.

Community rallying for Minneapolis North High principal
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The NAACP is planning a rally in support of Minneapolis North High School Principal Mauri Friestleben on Monday. It was announced she was being placed on leave but then the superintendent said Sunday she'll be resuming her duties.