MPS reviewing ‘encryption event' data breach, warns potentially affected families

Following a cyber attack that disrupted the Minneapolis Public School (MPS) district’s tech systems last week, the district is now warning families some of its data may be impacted.

Minneapolis student pointed gun at another student, dean stepped between them: Charges

A teenager at North Community High School in Minneapolis allegedly pulled a gun on another student, but a school dean stepped between the gun and the other student. The teenager is now charged with assault. 

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.

Minneapolis Public Schools was nearly conned out of $500K
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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.

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.