Only 1 Minnesota Parents Alliance school board candidate won on Election Day
Only one of 11 candidates endorsed by the conservative-leaning Minnesota Parents Alliance for school board seats was able to win on Election Day, despite heavy spending in some races.
Anoka-Hennepin school board seats decided after increased political divide
Voters in the Anoka-Hennepin School District have decided on three seats of its school board in the state’s largest school district. This year, 21 of the 331 school districts in Minnesota are holding regular elections for school boards.
Minnesota election results: Anoka-Hennepin School Board
The 6-member Anoka-Hennepin school board has been split on hot button issues, and this election could shift that balance.
Department of Education sued by states over new loan forgiveness rule
The Education Department recently announced specific guidelines employers must meet under an amended rule to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
Minnesota election results: School board races
Some residents in Minnesota voted on school board members. Find results here.
Minnesota election results: School funding referendum requests
Here are the election results on Minnesota school district funding requests.
St. Paul election results: Voters approve school referendum, ballot question
Voters in St. Paul went to the polls on Tuesday and approved two ballot questions, including a school funding referendum and allowing civil fines.
Anoka-Hennepin district sees rise in school board race spending
A handful of school board races on the ballot this year in Minnesota carry growing concerns about big spending in races that are officially non-partisan.
Minneapolis teachers file intent to strike: Students could be out of school by Nov. 11
Minneapolis teachers have filed an intent to strike as bargaining continues with Minneapolis Public Schools.
Some Head Starts to close due to shutdown funding lapse: What we know
When Head Start programs close, children are left without care, teachers aren’t getting paid, and parents may have to miss work or school.
Trump administration to limit student loan forgiveness for some borrowers working in public service
The administration’s new rule starts next year and it may restrict loan forgiveness for some borrowers relying on the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program to pay off their debt.
Student cried, hid from assistant principal after sexual harassment: Docs
Osseo Area Schools knew that an assistant principal was sexually harassing a 9-year-old student but did nothing about it until after the girl’s parents withdrew her from the district, documents obtained by FOX 9 revealed.
Sexual harassment claim filed against former Osseo Asst. Principal
Investigation documents show a 9-year-old girl was sexually harassed by a former Osseo Area School assistant principal. FOX 9's Mike Manzoni has the full report.
U of M will no longer host high school graduations
High school graduations will no longer be held at the University of Minnesota (U of M), with officials saying that the toll it takes on limited resources is “no longer sustainable."
Minneapolis teachers rally outside district headquarters after authorizing strike
Minneapolis teachers on Monday voted to authorize a strike after failing to reach a deal with the school district last week.
Osseo schools agrees to settlement for asst. principal who sexually harassed 9-year-old girl
Osseo Area Schools has agreed to pay a $61,500 settlement after a former assistant principal was accused of sexually harassing a 9-year-old student, the Minnesota Department of Human Rights announced on Tuesday.
Minneapolis teachers authorize strike
The Minneapolis teachers' union has voted to authorize a strike against the Minneapolis School District. A 10-day formal notice is required before they can go on strike. FOX 9's Bill Keller reports on the latest developments as both parties prepare for further negotiation sessions.
St. Thomas makes history with first on-campus hockey arena
St. Thomas University celebrated the opening of its new Lee and Penny Anderson Arena with an exciting hockey game that had fans and alumni buzzing.
Minneapolis teachers, district remain optimistic as strike vote continues
A potential teachers' strike could be a mere few weeks away without an agreement.
Hudson School District parents face uncertainty with upcoming school closures
Now that the Hudson School District has decided to shutter two of its elementary schools, families impacted are asking, "what comes next?"