'Mom, I made it': 81-year-old Hutchinson man’s high school graduation
The power of persistence is paying off for a Hutchinson octogenarian.
81-year-old Hutchinson man graduates high school
Sam Flom is celebrating after graduating high school at 81-years-old, and his determination doesn't stop at graduation. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has the story.
Student loan forgiveness: Key deadline for one-time adjustment extended
A student loan forgiveness-related deadline has been extended by the Biden administration related to loan consolidation. Here’s what to know.
Former substitute teacher in St. Paul charter school accused of sex with student
St. Paul City School is a public charter school that serves nearly 600 students in the heart of the capital city. But a former substitute teacher is accused of taking her relationship with a student too far.
Buggy FAFSA website causes issues for MN students seeking financial aid
Students across Minnesota were having issues with financial aid applications after the FAFSA website has bugs.
Top Teacher: Minnetonka ASL teacher honored
Dr. Tracy Ivy, an American Sign Language teacher at Minnetonka High School, received FOX 9's Top Teacher award on Monday. Dr. Ivy has been an ASL teacher at Minnetonka High School for 15 years.
Top Teacher: Minnetonka sign language teacher Dr. Tracy Ivy
Dr. Tracy Ivy has been teaching American Sign Language at Minnetonka High School for 15 years, where it is offered as a world language. The program includes about 130 hearing students eager to learn sign language.
Middle schoolers get taste of stock market, investing through financial literacy class
A middle school teacher in Brooklyn, New York, is helping his students learn about the stock market and investing through a financial literacy class.
Best and worst cities to start a career revealed
According to the data by WalletHub, recent grads may not want to start their career in New York City.
Jerry Seinfeld’s commencement speech prompts Duke students to walk out
Multiple graduates walked out of the commencement ceremony because of the comedian’s stance on Israel amid the ongoing war in Gaza.
UMN Regents debate biggest tuition hike in 14 years
The University of Minnesota is supposed to be an affordable option for students to earn a college degree.
3 students from Minnesota honored as US Presidential Scholars for 2024
Three Minnesota students were named 2024 U.S. Presidential Scholars Thursday, the U.S. Department of Education announced.
Pro-musicians play student-made guitars in Red Wing
Professional musicians played student-made guitars Thursday in Red Wing at Minnesota State College Southeast for their Annual Student Guitar show. FOX 9 photojournalist Scott Wise captured the moment.
Top Teacher: St. Paul reading teacher Julie Weilbacher
A beloved St. Paul elementary school teacher was honored Thursday with FOX 9’s Top Teacher Award.
Top Teacher: St. Paul teacher Ms. Julie Weilbacher
Four Seasons A+ Elementary teacher, Julie Weilbacher, was honored Thursday with FOX 9's Top Teacher Award.
Highest-paying jobs right out of school revealed
A new analysis has revealed the highest-paying jobs right out of school, with several engineering roles making the list.
Talk of tuition hike at U of M
The Board of Regents is set to meet on Thursday to discuss a possible tuition increase at the University of Minnesota. The recommended increase at the Twin Cities campus is 4.5% for in-state students and 5.5% for out-of-state students in the undergraduate and graduate programs.
MN woman becomes nurse at age 18: Here's how she did it
It's graduation season across Minnesota, and among those earning diplomas is a Carver County teenager who will soon hold a bachelor's degree at only 18 years old.
Carver County teen graduating with nursing degree
An 18-year-old Carver County student is set to graduate with a nursing degree after enrolling in the state's PSEO program.
Top Teacher Award: Margo Skjefte of Waconia
Second-grade teacher Margo Skjefte of Waconia wins the FOX 9 Top Teacher Award.