MN Extends Jobless Benefits to School Workers Over Summer Break
The Rochester School District and other Public school systems across the state are scrambling to address the change, which takes effect THIS summer.
Education
Rochester Public Schools - No Evidence Student Data Was Accessed
The School District today provided an update on the recent "cybersecurity incident."
(OPINION) Why is Public School Enrollment Declining Nationwide?
Listen to Tom each Tuesday and Thursday morning after the 11 AM news as he joins Andy Brownell for Rochester Today on News-Talk 1340 KROC-AM and 96.9 FM.
Rochester School Board Set to Approve $14 Million in Budget Cuts
The proposed budget framework is expected to result in the elimination of nearly 80 teaching positions.
JUST IN: The Best High Schools in Southern Minnesota for 2023
Did you high school make the list of top high schools in Minnesota for 2023?
Dozens of Teacher Lay-Offs Possible in Rochester School District
Superintendent Kent Pekel is recommending $14 million In spending cuts for the next school year.
School Violence Threat Found at St. Charles High School
The threat was discovered Monday afternoon.
Pandemic Steepened Declines in Minnesota Math & Reading Scores
The average math score for the 8th grade this year fell 10 points when compared with 2019.
Rochester School Really Needs Items for Their Great Resource Room
At Rochester ALC, the resource room is running low. They need everything from new underwear and socks to hygiene items (and even gently used hoodies, gym shorts, etc)
Top Minnesota Education Official to Retire
He made the announcement during a board of trustees meeting this week.
Here’s How Minnesota + Wisconsin Residents Can Apply For Federal Student Loan Debt Relief
The U.S. Department of Education as launched a website where you can apply for federal student loan debt relief.
Amazing – 165-Year-Old Minnesota Farm’s Water Pump Still Works
About two hours West of Rochester is a family farm settled before Minnesota was a state. On that farm is a 164-year-old hand pump that works like it is new.
Unusual File: Why SE Minnesota School Had No Homecoming King
Do you remember who was your school's homecoming king and queen?
After 34 Years, Rochester’s Double Tree Inn Closed for Good
Does anyone have memories they'd like to share? As the Radisson or the DoubleTree Inn, from galas to weddings, the last 34 years saw a lot of fun happening inside those walls.