Education News

MPR News keeps track of the latest education news in Minnesota so you can understand the events shaping the future of learning and how it impacts students at any level.

Stay informed about local education events, policies and more happening in schools and colleges across Minnesota.

New St. Cloud State president aims to attract, retain more students
A few weeks into his new role, Gregory Tomso said he wants the university to be a more vibrant campus that’s more alluring to students and better connected to the larger community and workforce.
University of Minnesota, Fairview and M Physicians reach agreement for medical school
The agreement comes after the three parties entered mediation last month with the Minnesota Attorney General’s office following weeks of uncertainty regarding funding for the state’s largest medical school.
Merkel family, Annunciation community honor first birthday without Fletcher
For the first time, third grader Fletcher Merkel’s parents celebrated his birthday without him, after he was killed during the Aug. 27 mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church and School.
Kids, staff, parents detained: How federal activity in Minnesota is affecting schools and students
The recent surge in federal law enforcement activity is increasingly affecting school children across the state. Some schools are offering online learning to students to afraid to go to school, while others see soaring absenteeism.
St. Olaf College students work as EMTs, helping fill ambulance worker shortage
St. Olaf College is offering a rural health training program for its undergrad students to work as EMTs and as CNAs at nursing homes in southeast Minnesota. Students who participate complete training and then are hired by the city to work in the ambulance or nursing home.
Amid dangerous cold, dozens of Minnesota school districts cancel classes Friday
Some Minnesota school districts made the move to online learning Thursday, as what could be the coldest weather in at least five years started descending on the region. More districts announced plans to close Friday — including Anoka-Hennepin and St. Paul.
Meet the Minneapolis parents patrolling their schools amid ICE operations
As federal agents continue their surge in Minnesota, Twin Cities parents are organizing to support their immigrant neighbors. MPR News spoke to a parent group that’s driving neighbor kids to school, delivering groceries, doing laundry and patrolling the perimeter of their school building. 
Power Pairs: Educator Angela Mansfield and artist Roosevelt Mansfield
Meet our first Power Pair of 2026. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with married couple Angela and Roosevelt Mansfield. She’s an educator. He’s a photographer and DJ. And they both care deeply about young people.