Minneapolis Public Schools was nearly conned out of $500K
At the height of the pandemic, one of Minnesota?s largest school districts fell victim to cyber fraud and nearly lost half a million dollars in the process. The previously unreported crime targeted Minneapolis Public Schools in April 2020, when schools and administration offices were vacant due to COVID-19.?
At the height of the pandemic, one of Minnesota?s largest school districts fell victim to cyber fraud and nearly lost half a million dollars in the process. The previously unreported crime targeted Minneapolis Public Schools in April 2020, when schools and administration offices were vacant due to COVID-19.?
Family of slain North High quarterback demands criminal probe into principal's actions
Deshaun Hill was just 15 years old at the time he was killed in the middle of the school day, just blocks from campus. His family is holding Principal Mauri Friestleben negligent for what transpired, calling on authorities to convene a grand jury.
Deshaun Hill was just 15 years old at the time he was killed in the middle of the school day, just blocks from campus. His family is holding Principal Mauri Friestleben negligent for what transpired, calling on authorities to convene a grand jury.
Minneapolis school board to vote on $500K settlement with Deshaun Hill's family
The Minneapolis school board will vote on a settlement between the district and Deshaun Hill's family.
The Minneapolis school board will vote on a settlement between the district and Deshaun Hill's family.
Minneapolis Public Schools facing 'fiscal crisis'
The state's third-largest school district is approaching an "impending fiscal crisis."
The state's third-largest school district is approaching an "impending fiscal crisis."
Minneapolis Public Schools facing 'fiscal crisis'
The state's third-largest school district is approaching an "impending 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.
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.
Minneapolis mother says school bus mix up left 6-year-old girl missing for hours
A Minneapolis mother says a mix up with the school bus left her young daughter with special needs missing for hours on Monday.
A Minneapolis mother says a mix up with the school bus left her young daughter with special needs missing for hours on Monday.
Minneapolis mother says school bus mix up left 6-year-old girl missing for hours
A Minneapolis mother says a mistake by the school district left her young daughter with special needs missing for hours on Monday.
A Minneapolis mother says a mistake by the school district left her young daughter with special needs missing for hours on Monday.
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.
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 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.
Lawsuit filed over provision that could result in white teachers being fired first in Minneapolis
A lawsuit has been filed over a new teacher retention policy at Minneapolis Public Schools that critics say could result in white teachers being laid off first.
A lawsuit has been filed over a new teacher retention policy at Minneapolis Public Schools that critics say could result in white teachers being laid off first.
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.
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.
Exhibit explores efforts to desegregate schools in Minneapolis
A new exhibit at the Hennepin History Museum examines efforts to desegregate Minneapolis schools in the 1970s.
A new exhibit at the Hennepin History Museum examines efforts to desegregate Minneapolis schools in the 1970s.
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 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.
Many students no-shows for start of extended school year in Minneapolis
Classes in Minneapolis were emptier than normal on Monday, the first day of the district's extended school year.
Classes in Minneapolis were emptier than normal on Monday, the first day of the district's extended school year.
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.
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
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.
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?
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.
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
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.
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.
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.