Ascension Catholic's unconventional plan to hire and retain teachers
For the last three years, about 10% of the teaching staff at Ascension Catholic in Minneapolis hasn't had a teaching license or degree.
University of Minnesota says 2021 data leak may have compromised student info as far back as 1989
The University of Minnesota confirmed on Thursday that a 2021 breach of a university database may have compromised personal information of students and staff dating back to 1989.
What the data shows about Minnesota's school building gap
Many U.S. public school facilities need at least a facelift, with half needing updates or replacements, according to the U.S. Government Accountability Office.
First statewide cybersecurity plan to take effect Tuesday in Minnesota
"You have to continue to invest in cyber defenses because the threats continue to evolve," said MNIT Commissioner Tarek Tomes.
Minneapolis Public Schools seeing better student retention, but there's still room for improvement
MPS leaders tell WCCO the district did much better this summer in retaining its students, but that's a low bar considering just how many students have left over the past few years.
Gisela Castro Medina sentenced to 3 years in prison for helping Anton Lazzaro sex traffic girls
A 21-year-old woman who helped GOP donor Anton Lazzaro sex traffic underage girls at "every step of the way" was sentenced Tuesday to three years in prison.
Record number of law enforcement personnel staffing the Minnesota State Fair
There are more than 200 police officers, sheriff's deputies and state troopers from more than 60 law enforcement agencies at the fairgrounds this year.
Minnesotans prepare to help Floridians as Hurricane Idalia gains strength
Hurricane Idalia is forecasted to become an extremely dangerous Category 3 storm, packing winds up to 120 mph.
Street light wire thefts increase in St. Paul
There are nearly 38,000 fixtures that light up in St. Paul at night, and it only takes a few missing bulbs to illuminate a major problem.
Education Dept.: More than half of Minnesota students fail to meet math, reading standards
The report also noted a spike in chronic absenteeism since the pandemic. Only about 70% of students attended school at least 90% of the school year. Before the pandemic, that figure was closer to 85%.
Climate change is making Minnesota's humidity more extreme
Extreme temperature swings are very normal and very Minnesotan, according to climate scientists. But things are changing, and not necessarily for the better.
University of Minnesota confirms possible breach of "sensitive data"
Few details were immediately available, but U officials say that they "became aware that an unauthorized party claimed to possess sensitive data allegedly taken from the University's systems" late last month.
1 year after suffering brain injury during football game, Conner Erickson is making his comeback
"I just came so far from where I've begun," said Conner Erickson.
Amid Canadian wildfires, experts warn state of emergency could continue into fall
Canadian authorities are warning while we could be dealing with this smoke, they could be dealing with more states of emergency until October.
Brainerd under boil water order after test revealed presence of coliform
Boil orders have happened before in Brainerd; the city is among the few municipalities in Minnesota to not treat their water.