Minneapolis Public Schools’ revamp would send thousands of kids to different buildings
Three proposals would close more than a dozen schools and redraw attendance boundaries in all parts of the city.
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Charlie Kirk's family moves to sue Utah Valley University, the state and key individuals for wrongful death
Charlie Kirk's family has filed a notice of claim against Utah Valley University, the state of Utah, and key individuals involved in campus leadership and security decisions. The family alleges that their failures led to the wrongful death of the founder of Turning Point USA....
Minneapolis Public Schools ‘transformation plan’ includes closing schools
Minneapolis Public Schools officials have outlined a restructuring plan that could reshape education across the city, including closing several school buildings....
Vermont man on trial claims CIA told him to shoot three Palestinian students
An attempted murder trial has begun for a man accused of shooting three Palestinian college students in a Burlington, Vermont neighborhood in 2023.
Carleton College drops loans from financial aid, reducing long-term cost for many students
Loans will no longer be included in financial aid packages.
New ranking shows the best and worst states for teachers
A new ranking is revealing where teachers can find the strongest career opportunities.
Minnesota cell phone ban in schools: Push for statewide K-12 bell to bell policy
A growing push to ban cell phones in Minnesota schools from the first bell to the last is gaining momentum, with parents, educators and lawmakers calling for statewide action....
Concordia-St. Paul lowers tuition by 20% for 2027-28 school year
While college tuition keeps climbing across the country, one Twin Cities university is lowering tuition to attract new students. Concordia University St. Paul is lowering its in-person undergrad tuition by $5,500 next year....
Minnesota high schools will change who they compete against based on size
Just-released enrollment rankings will be a major factor in determining which schools move up in class size.
Twin Cities suburbs are more diverse than ever. See how your city has changed.
The growing diversity across the suburbs has been shaped by immigration and housing policy, and shows up in schools, businesses and social life.
Former CIA official found with $40M in gold bars reaches tentative plea deal
Former CIA official David J. Rush has reached a tentative plea agreement in a case accusing him of fraudulently inflating his salary by claiming false educational credentials and military leave....
Opinion | Let’s use this historic Meta settlement money to ensure every Minnesota student can read
If screen time is the disease, reading is the rehab.
Watch live Friday: 'Strib Varsity Live With Randy Shaver' brings you across the state
Cretin-Derham Hall coach Kim Royston and defensive end Clarence Johnson Jr., a Kansas commit, are scheduled to join Randy Shaver in the studio on Week 2 of the Minnesota high school football season....
Here's where – and what – schools are required to teach about 9/11
As 9/11 becomes history for younger Americans, states are taking different approaches to teaching students about the attacks and their lasting impact.
Back to School Snacks with Coborn’s
Back-to-school season is here, and parents everywhere are celebrating the return of routines, packed lunches and busy after-school schedules. Twin Cities Live reporter Kelli Hanson is a mom of two high school athletes, so she knows firsthand how important it is to keep kids fuele...
Minnesota Coaching Icon Set to Reach 600 Games
For all 57 years Becker High School has fielded a football team, Dwight Lundeen has been the one leading the charge on the sidelines. Alec Ausmus caught up with the legendary coach for this season’s emotional first day of practice, a moment that felt a little different than the 5...
Student deaths over summer break cast a shadow over the new school year in Brainerd-Baxter
The district severely lacks counselors, but it’s implementing new tools in its response to tragedy as grieving moms seek accountability.
Risata Cucina brings old-school joy to Robbinsdale
The welcoming new Italian American restaurant has housemade pasta, clever drinks and plenty of ambition.
More than a clinic: How healthcare at school could boost student success
Despite decades of effort, Minnesota has made little progress in closing the educational gap across geography, income, race and ethnicity. In many communities, the biggest need is making sure kids are actually present in class, both mentally and physically, on a regular basis. Th...
Connecticut installing cameras on school buses to catch drivers who illegally pass
Several Connecticut towns are installing AI-powered license plate readers on school buses to catch drivers who illegally pass stopped buses.
9/9 Host Chat
We’re back from the State Fair and the kids are headed back to school. The post 9/9 Host Chat first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News .
Apple Desserts
With the State Fair over and kids back in school, fall is the perfect time to start thinking about apple-based desserts. Jackie Thesing from Sweet Girl Treats MN shared some ideas for embracing the season with apple-inspired treats. Click here to print Apple Crisp Bars Click here...
U of M doctor, 3 family members declared missing in Nepal glacier flood that killed 1,300+
A doctor who recently completed a fellowship at the University of Minnesota and three family members, including his wife who was a former psychiatrist at Mercy Hospital – Unity Campus, were reported missing Tuesday after catastrophic flooding in Nepal....
Here are the top transfer athletes who switched Minnesota high schools this year
From football to basketball and hockey and more, these top athletes are likely to make an immediate impact at their new schools this year.
High school student hospitalized after ingesting chemical mixture, officials say
A 15-year-old student was hospitalized Tuesday after authorities said he mixed and ingested several chemicals he brought to Benson Polytechnic High School in Portland, Oregon....
Marching band community mourns loss of Iowa student who collapsed at Hawkeye game
A University of Iowa marching band member was pulled off life support after he collapsed on the field during the Sept. 5 game amid high temperatures. Memorials and tributes have been pouring in from college marching bands from across the Midwest...
Gophers football spends less than most of the Big Ten — and wins more for its money
Since P.J. Fleck arrived in 2017, Minnesota has spent roughly $5.1 million per win — fourth-lowest among Big Ten public schools. Here’s how the Gophers compete with one of the conference’s smallest budgets....
Most states prompt schools to teach about 9/11, but the details differ, AP finds
For three days this summer, teachers converged at the Flight 93 National Memorial in remote western Pennsylvania to talk about 9/11 . How best to educate a new generation about the attacks 25 years ago ? Which details are appropriate for young kids? What do victims’ families want...
New Minnesota law closes school bus safety loophole
When your child steps on a school bus this week, the biggest danger may be the cars driving past it. After 514 school bus passing violations were recorded in one day statewide, Minnesota is cracking down. According to the National Safety Council , 4- to 7-year-olds are most at ri...
Is asking high school sweetheart to wait during military stint selfish?
Our new advice columnist Ask Adri says when career goals change, love alone may not be enough for this couple to stay together.
Reusse: Twins fans have waited years for a leadoff hitter like Luke Keaschall. He’s worth embracing.
Keaschall has the speed, power and patience the Twins have long coveted atop their lineup. And the 24-year-old former wrestler brings some old-school toughness, too....
Railing collapses, injuring students at Cretin-Derham Hall Football game
More than a dozen students fell during the game at the TCO Performance Center in Eagan. One was evaluated at a local hospital and later released, according to the Minnesota Vikings....
Principal suspended after recording devices found in locker rooms
A West Virginia high school principal was suspended after officials found recording devices in multiple female locker rooms and a dance team dressing area....
