New Ulm teacher accused of kneeing 6-year-old student's back in classroom
A New Ulm teacher is facing charges after investigators say she used unreasonable force on a 6-year-old student at school back in February,
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Minnesota awards $2.8M to help college student-parents finish degrees
Minnesota is investing millions to help student-parents balance both college and family life in an effort to see more complete their degrees.
MN test scores unreliable as student opt-out rates triple since 2019: Report
A new report warns that Minnesota's standardized test results may not give a true picture of school performance as more students opt out or miss annual comprehensive testing....
Trump administration moves forward with Head Start overhaul, proposing to eliminate regulations
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s administration said it plans to overhaul Head Start , tossing out many of the regulations that are the hallmark of the early education program for the nation’s poorest children. Officials from the Department of Health and Human Services,...
What needs to happen before girls flag football is a sanctioned sport in Minnesota?
Spring or fall? Still 5-on-5? What about practice space and transportation? MSHSL to survey schools before taking next steps.
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St. Paul Public Schools Job Fair The post St. Paul Public Schools Job Fair first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News .
Poll reveals changes about Americans' attitudes towards cellphones in schools
Support for restricting student cellphone use in schools is gaining momentum across the U.S., with a new survey showing that the majority of adults now favor banning phones during class....
Minnesota schools put screens at the center of learning. Parents say kids are paying the price.
New parent-led groups are pushing Minnesota schools to rethink classroom technology due to rising mental health concerns and distracted learning.
Tuskegee University requires business suits, bans bonnets and du-rags in new dress code
Tuskegee University is implementing a new dress code requiring students to bring a business suit and dress shoes to campus while banning bonnets, du-rags and other non-religious head coverings in classrooms and cafeterias....
At the Heights Theater, a projectionist takes his own odyssey
With “The Odyssey” driving interest in movie theater formats, are old-school film screenings set for a revival?
At summer school garden, Columbia Heights students find place to learn and heal
Following a winter of ICE activity and learning disruptions, the district made extra efforts this year to recruit students into its summer programming and added more hands-on activities and support services....
Father of Apalachee High School shooter sentenced to prison
Colin Gray, the father of Apalachee High School mass shooter Colt Gray, appeared in a Barrow County courtroom Thursday where he was sentenced to prison for his role in the 2024 mass murder....
Former teacher who allegedly stood on a student sentenced to 2 years of probation
A former Underwood teacher accused of standing on his students’ backs during a lockdown drill was sentenced to probation and must give up his teaching license. RELATED: Charges: 6th grade teacher stood on student’s back during lockdown drill Jason Rogers, 49, was sentenced to two...
Wisconsin tornado: 60+ children sheltered safely inside Neenah church as storm hit
A tornado tore through northeastern Wisconsin, leaving major damage at a local church and preschool, but everyone inside made it out safely.
University says gunman's terrorism-related history was unknown before campus attack
A report released this week found that law enforcement officials did not inform Old Dominion University of a student’s terrorism-related criminal history before he began shooting at the Virginia campus....
Trump admin investigates Minnesota schools over 'transgender dolls'
The Trump administration is investigating Minnesota’s Department of Education over alleged concerns about “transgender dolls" being used in classrooms throughout the state....
Feds launch investigation into Minnesota Department of Education over transgender doll claims
President Donald Trump’s administration announced Wednesday that it is now investigating the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) over claims that transgender dolls are being used in schools. The announcement comes two days after 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS highlighted the University of...
Apalachee High School shooter Colt Gray gets life without parole
Colt Gray, 16, was sentenced Tuesday to life without parole for the September 2024 Apalachee High School shooting in Barrow County.
St. Paul Academy leader resigns amid controversies
Luis Ottley will step down as head of school later this month, according to an email obtained by the Minnesota Star Tribune.
Bryan Kohberger waived his appeal rights but plans on pursuing post-conviction relief: sources
The admitted murderer Bryan Kohberger plans to file for post-conviction relief after pleading guilty to killing four University of Idaho students in a 4 a.m. home invasion attack, according to two sources familiar with the matter....
Stanford becomes first school to organize a player-led College Football Players Association chapter
The College Football Players Association, an organization advocating for unionization and collective bargaining, announced Monday that Stanford has become the first team to organize a player-led chapter. CFBPA executive director Jason Stahl said the goal is for other Atlantic Coa...
South St. Paul teen balances graduation, new responsibilities after dad’s deportation to Laos
Linda Yang holds her phone to a microphone and plays a pre-recorded message from Zong Yang at their son Yaay Aden Yang’s high school graduation party at Lorraine Park in South St. Paul on June 28, 2026. Zong was deported to Laos in May. Yaay (right) plans to attend Winona State U...
Minnesota high school athletes are turning to Iowa community colleges to continue careers
Recruiting Across Minnesota: Some of Minnesota’s top high school athletes are pursuing playing opportunities outside of the North Star State.
University of Minnesota closes Bailey Hall in St. Paul
A residence hall and dining center at the University of Minnesota will be closed for the upcoming 2026-2027 academic year. In a statement from the University, it was explained that Bailey Hall’s closing is being done as part of it’s revitalization plans for the St. Paul campus. “...
American Solar Challenge kicks off at the University of Minnesota
The American Solar Challenge began at the University of Minnesota as student teams launched a 1,500-mile trip in cars powered by the sun. Organizers said 19 teams from around the world will be competing over the next eight days. “The future of STEM is looking bright, especially w...
Student standing behind Trump at Georgia speech speaks out after going viral
A Wheeler High School graduate went viral global after doing an impression of Donald Trump behind the president during a speech in Marietta.
Assault case dismissed against Inver Grove Heights school worker detained by ICE
Federal prosecutors said they asked to toss out Christina Rank’s case after reviewing the evidence.
Rock Ridge principal, teacher charged with sexually abusing student over 2 years
A former teacher and principal at Rock Ridge Schools is accused of sexually abusing a student over several years, according to a criminal complaint filed in St. Louis County District Court....
Mounting concern over lack of financial oversight at Minneapolis Public Schools
The state’s third-largest district is facing criticism over lax financial oversight amid a series of multimillion dollar deficits and revelations of years of budgeting errors....
DOJ investigating Harvard's international financial aid practices
President Trump called for a federal investigation by the Department of Justice into Harvard University’s China-related academic programs, arguing the school is acting as a shill, allowing Chinese donors to create scholarships that exclude American students....
Minnesota kindergarten assessment launching in 70 schools this fall — see which ones
Seventy Minnesota schools will introduce a new kindergarten assessment this fall before the test is rolled out statewide in 2027. The Minnesota Department of Education says the observation-based approach is meant to fit into daily classroom activities such as communication, probl...
Minnesota high school sports teams Strib Varsity is excited to watch in 2026-27
There’s plenty to be excited about heading into the upcoming school year. Here are five high school sports teams Strib Varsity reporters are looking forward to seeing....
As defaults on student loans surge, millions are trying to get their lives back on track
Life after college did not go as Ashley Dreahn planned. After starting out as a teacher, she went back to school — and took out more loans — in hopes of landing a higher-paying job in the chemical processing industry. It never materialized, and then came Hurricane Harvey, a job ...
Antifa or organizers? Minnesota prosecution tests Trump’s legal crackdown on the left
The so-called Minnesota 15 defendants are teachers, union organizers and transgender rights activists who pushed back against Operation Metro Surge. The Justice Department wants to try them as terrorists....
Could the Husky tomato be the new Honeycrisp apple?
Students at St. Cloud State are crossbreeding heirloom varieties to try to create a red-and-black-striped tomato. It’s too soon to tell if it will work....
Old Robbinsdale High School officially closes after one last concert
The old Robbinsdale High School, which most recently served as the middle school, closed for the final time Thursday night after a farewell concert brought together alumni, former teachers and neighbors. Hundreds attended the free concert by the Robbinsdale City Band. A montag...
Need for speed? UMN researchers say arriving above the speed limit costs you — and doesn’t actually save much time
Speeding in your car to work, to pick up your children from school, or go from one errand to the next not only wastes money in gas and sends harmful emissions into the air, it barely saves you time, new research says. It is something to think about as gas prices stay elevated thr...
Minneapolis educator pursuing lawsuit after ICE agents detained him outside school during surge
This story comes to you from MPR News through a partnership with Sahan Journal. Roosevelt High School assistant teacher Quentin Williams remembers trying to keep student morale up on Jan. 7. Just that morning, 37-year-old Renee Good had been shot to death by an Immigration ...
Strib Varsity reporters share their most memorable interviews from 2025-26
Interesting people, backdrops and happenings made for our reporters’ favorite interviews from the school year.
More connection and beauty: a neighbor’s perspective on transportation in Minneapolis
Across Minneapolis, people are juggling work, errands, school drop-offs, and fullschedules. Transportation plays a big role in how each day unfolds. As the City andregional partners improve sidewalks, bike routes, and transit service, more people arechoosing options that help the...
U of M gender identity speech policy challenged in lawsuit
A lawsuit representing a student at the University of Minnesota is aiming to change the university's policy regarding students using other students' preferred pronouns and expressing views against transgender ideology....
Minnesota high school sports moments we’re still thinking about
Strib Varsity reporters reflect on the moments from the school year that had a lasting impression.
Former Rock Ridge principal charged with sexually assaulting a student
A school administrator, charged last year for allegedly soliciting a minor, is now facing charges for an alleged sexual assault against a former student. Charging documents in St. Louis County show Christopher John Chad, 52, is facing three felony criminal sexual conduct char...
Physical education standards review and revision
https://education.mn.gov/MDE/dse/stds/phyed/phyedstand The post Physical education standards review and revision first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News....
Normandale Japanese Garden
Nestled on the serene campus of Normandale Community College in Bloomington is a hidden gem called the Normandale Japanese Garden. Reporter Kristin Haubrich paid a visit to this tranquil and beautiful escape to share a closer look at what makes it so special. The post Normand...
Ramstad: Republicans love school choice. So why did Trump target this charter school?
Many people say assimilation, yet choose segregation through charter schools. Trump’s latest attack on Somali children shows this hypocrisy in the culture war....
Workforce Pell Grants launch in Minnesota, but only 2 schools are offering them
An expanded federal grant program is opening doors for Minnesotans seeking fast-track training for in-demand careers, but options are limited for now.
Shopping for school supplies? Now is the time to buy them.
As the new school year approaches, parents have to start thinking about buying school supplies. We wanted to know when the best time is to buy school supplies and how much you should expect to pay. Parents of elementary and high school students should expect to spend betwee...
