Faribault's valedictorian change could be rescinded

The valedictorian system meant to end this year may continue on after Superintendent Jamie Bente said he and school staff would consider expanding the honors system while maintaining its valedictorian-salutatorian system at a Monday evening school board work session. “I think we’ve heard loud and clear from at least some of our residents that this tradition of having a valedictorian is very important for Faribault,” Bente said. “I think there’s something that we can do that can accommodate both. There’s nothing that says you can’t have a valedictorian that is your highest GPA achieving student, and still recognize everyone else within that system down to a certain 3.0 GPA criteria.” Faribault Public Schools moved to sunset its valedictorian system back in 2024 in that year’s proposed student handbook. The 2027-28 senior class will be the first to have no valedictorian under this handbook. The new honors system will have students ranked as Honors with a 3.0-3.49 GPA, High Honors with a 3.5-4.0 GPA and Highest Honors with a 4.0 GPA or above. Faribault High School Principal Nate Molitor said the change was implemented to be more in line with Latin honors standards used by many colleges, decreasing academic stress and

2026 Queen and King crowned

Hazel Dauer is the daughter of Nick and Crystal Dauer and Leo Hovland the son of Chad and Tanya Hovland were crowned 2026 Springfield High School’s Homecoming King and Queen during Saturday’s coronation. Homecoming Court includes from L: Preston Anderson, Julie McCone, Ely Streich, Sophie Mude, King Leo...

High School Scores Wrapped – Tuesday, September 15th

(ABC 6 Sports) – Cooler tempuratures mean fall sports are officially in full swing with local matchups and rivalries getting chippy.

‘Dear Jacob’ Author Patty Wetterling to Speak at MSU Mankato on Advocacy and the Power of Education

MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - Nationally recognized child advocate and author Patty Wetterling is returning to her alma mater, Minnesota State University, Mankato, to headline a special Homecoming week event. Speaking on In the Spotlight, MSU Director of Alumni Relations Brian Zins announced that Wetterling—a 1971 graduate alongside her husband, Jerry—will participate in a free, public fireside chat on Thursday, October 1, at Ostrander Auditorium.

Hayward schools add officers after threatening posts on social media

Rosemount sisters Amisha and Ashna Ramlall commit to Stanford

Two of Minnesota's top girls' high school basketball prospects are heading to Palo Alto.

School back in session, now with increased security

MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - It’s the first day of school for many elementary schools. It’s a particularly big day for some Mankato schools that had an extended summer break due to construction ending the last school year early. “Super Summer is finally over and we are excited to...

Minnesota State University, Mankato holds first Stomper’s Closet event to provide professional clothing for students in need

MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - Minnesota State University, Mankato held its first Stomper’s Closet Pop Up event at the Centennial Student Union this Thursday, on Sept. 10, to give out free professional clothing to any student who wanted it. Katie Jolicoeur, director of career services, said the hope is to...

Waseca looking at change to semester schedule

At the September 3 work session, Waseca school board members heard from Area Learning Center teacher Eric Mix about his work with the pilot robotics program XRP through MSU Mankato. Mix was eager to implement robotics back into the district as there has not been an advisor for the program since the retirement of teacher Bill Kuschel. Through XRP, students learn using various programs such as Blockley, a visual, logic-based introductory version of coding, then evolve to mini Python (precursor to Python).

Teaching 9/11 to a generation of students born after that tragic day

ListenTeaching 9/11 to a generation of students born after that tragic day. As the tragic events of 9/11 began to unfold 25 years ago, millions of teachers and students were just starting their school day. Among them was Waseca High School social studies teacher John Hanson and his students. They...

JCC opens football season with 43-22 win over Maple River

JACKSON — The Jackson County Central Huskies opened their high school football season in impressive fashion Thursday, defeating the Maple River Eagles 43-22 at Swearingen Field. JCC established control early and used a balanced offensive attack and team speed to pull away from the Eagles. The Huskies led 15-6...

Photos: As summer ends, Minnesota students head back to school

The first day of school for many Minnesotans took place on Tuesday. MPR News visited Duluth, Mankato, Coon Rapids and St. Paul to check in on how things were starting off. At Benjamin E. Mays Afrocentric Magnet School in St. Paul, district superintendent Stacie L. Stanley greeted students with high-fives as they exited their buses. Photos of civil rights leaders in the building decorated the walls as teachers and other staff members showed them the way to their classrooms.

The 10 Best High Schools Right Now In Minnesota

Minnesota has long been one of the country's strongest education states. A new national study analyzed several key metrics to find the 10 best high schools in every state for the 2026-2027 school year. Here are the 10 best in Minnesota.

The 10 Best High Schools Right Now In Minnesota

Minnesota has long been one of the country's strongest education states. A new national study analyzed several key metrics to find the 10 best high schools in every state for the 2026-2027 school year. Here are the 10 best in Minnesota.

Minnesota BCA breaks down viral 'Cat in the Hat' social media trend raising concerns at schools

A student in Sleepy Eye was arrested for making a school threat, and a viral social media trend involving a sinister version of the Cat in the Hat character is being linked to school threats across Minnesota. Minnesota reported 72 school-related threats in 2024, up from just 13 the year...