Education

The program has a sliding scale fee that includes meals and lodging for the in-person sessions. Applications and nominations are being accepted through Sept. 15, 2025.

The board will appoint an applicant to fill the vacancy caused by Cory Suonvieri's resignation. The appointee will serve through 2026.

The program focuses on various groups, including those in foster care, those who are unhoused, American Indian youths, teens who live in rural areas, are from communities of color and/or LGBTQ+.

Plus: MnDOT is considering a three-lane roadway in Grand Rapids for the Highway 2/169 corridor and installing roundabouts at several signalized intersections, with a public hearing set for Sept. 10, 2025.

School administrators and parents discuss the dynamics of timing and follow-through on the complex path for parents when seeking special education services for their child.

A decade ago, 13% of Minnesota public school students were receiving special education services. That number now stands at nearly 18%.

Parents can enroll their children without vaccinating them if the parents have “conscientiously held beliefs” against the practice or against a specific vaccine.

Matt Grose and Carol Copp from the Grand Rapids school district kicked off the new school year on the "KAXE Morning Show" for a discussion on how to best support schools.

The mourners packed into the bleachers and stood to the side of the procession. Gov. Tim Walz, Sen. Amy Klobuchar and Attorney General Keith Ellison were in attendance.

Minnesota was part of the multi-state lawsuit against the Trump administration for freezing funds for six programs, including after-school programs and summer learning.