Ex-Northfield middle school teacher pleads guilty in student sexting case
A former Northfield Middle School teacher accused of sending lewd photos to students on social media has petitioned to plead guilty to a felony charge and is set to appear in court Tuesday.
Plea deal in Northfield teacher lewd photos case
Former Northfield Middle School teacher Katie Hanson is scheduled to appear in court after filing a petition to plead guilty for sending lewd photos to students. If the Rice County judge accepts her plea, she will have to testify against former School Resource Officer Gabriel Crombie, who is accused of trying to help cover it up. FOX 9?s Bill Keller has the latest.
St. Francis police: Rumors that student threatened middle school were 'fabricated'
St. Francis police say rumors that accused a middle school student of making threats against the school were meritless and “fabricated" by other students.
Threat investigation at St. Francis Middle School
Police are investigating an alleged threat at St. Francis Middle School. FOX 9's Se Kwon has the story.
Newsom threatens to yank funding from universities that comply with Trump demands
Colleges and universities in California could be caught in a showdown between President Trump and Gov. Newsom. We explain what the president is demanding in exchange for better access to federal funding.
Houlton Elementary parents in Hudson speak out to save school from closure
Hudson School District is considering shuttering two elementary schools due to budget woes.
Hudson could lose 2 elementary schools
The school district in Hudson, Wisconsin, is considering closing two elementary schools amid budget challenges. FOX 9's Soyoung Kim has the latest report.
22-year-old man allegedly posed as White Bear Lake student
A GOP Minnesota lawmaker is calling for the superintendent of the White Bear Lake School District to resign after a 22-year-old man allegedly enrolled in the high school under false documents. FOX 9's Babs Santos has the latest details.
Sylvan Learning franchise owner files for bankruptcy, closes multiple tutoring centers
Parents who paid thousands of dollars for sessions said they could not even book tutors for their children or had sessions frequently canceled when a tutor was not available.
Families scramble as Sylvan Learning locations close
FOX 9's Paul Blume has the latest on the closing of multiple Sylvan Learning locations after the franchise owner declared bankruptcy.
Jane Goodall, renowned conservationist, dies at 91
Jane Goodall, the famed conservationist known for her expertise on chimpanzees and her globe-spanning advocacy of environmental causes, has died.
Just 3 states are responsible for 80% of known school book bans
An annual report on book bans in U.S. schools finds that 80% of the nearly 7,000 books banned for the 2024-2025 school year took place in just three states.
Here's how a government shutdown affects student loan payments
The U.S. Department of Education says many of its core operations will continue despite a government shutdown – though 87% of its workforce will be furloughed.
Adult allegedly enrolls in White Bear Lake High School using false identity
School officials are investigating after an adult allegedly enrolled at White Bear Lake Area High School using fraudulent documentation and a false identity.
Des Moines school board set to fire superintendent
The Iowa Board of Education has revoked the teaching license for the Des Moines schools superintendent who was detained by ICE last week.
Des Moines school board poised to fire superintendent after ICE arrest
The Des Moines school board is poised to fire the district's superintendent after he was detained by ICE last week.
Des Moines schools superintendent detained by ICE
Des Moines Public Schools superintendent has been detained by Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents.
Some student loan borrowers brace for smaller paychecks: What to know
Student loan borrowers who have defaulted on payments could have up to 15% of their pay docked by the federal government starting soon.
Several Sylvan Learning Centers shutting down as Minnesota school year begins
Several Sylvan Learning centers in Minnesota shut down right before the start of the school year.
Possible merger of rival Robbinsdale high schools
To help their struggling budget, Cooper High School and Armstrong High School might merge. FX 9's Babs Santos has more.