Education

Kids learning how to code through world of Roblox

FARGO N.D – Learning how to code and getting to play video games at the same time? That’s what Sensei’s are teaching their Ninja’s at a Fargo Summer Camp. Here at Code Ninjas in Fargo, kids are learning the essential skills they need to make it in the future job market like learning 3D design by playing games like Roblox….

“It’s a Top Priority” Gov. Walz Discusses MN Education Budget

The new tax law makes sure farmers who pay property taxes on agricultural land won't be punished to pay for districts' budget

MINNESOTA – Gov. Tim Walz says parts of the education budget will make sure it’s equal for people living in cities and rural areas. The new tax law makes sure farmers who pay property taxes on agricultural land won’t be punished to pay for districts’ budgets. Walz says they used to pay 70% of tax dollars for districts, but only made…

Minnesota’s Governor Signs $20 Billion Education Budget Bill

The law invests an additional $543 million in E-12 education funding

ST. PAUL, MN — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz stops by Bruce Vento Elementary School in St. Paul to sign the $20 billion E-12 education budget bill into law. He was joined by students, teachers, and legislators. The law invests an additional $543 million in E-12 education funding. It’ll provide Minnesota schools with more resources per child and keeping the classroom doors…

Jeremiah Program’s Luncheon Highlights Success Stories of Lifting Generations Out of Poverty

The program helps single mothers excel in the workplace and gives their children a start to education

FARGO, N.D. — For thousands of single mothers in the F–M area, making ends meet is a challenge. The Jeremiah Program held their annual Generation Builders 2×2 luncheon to highlight some of the success stories of lifting generations out of poverty. Miranda Sprung is a mother of a 13–month–old baby, and she says life before the Jeremiah Program was hard to…

Gov. Walz Cites Fergus Falls Mayor as Example of Good Politics in State of the State

Governor Walz used personal stories from Minnesotans to show how his agenda can improve their lives

ST. PAUL, MINN. — Governor Walz delivers his first state of the state address without a prepared speech. Governor Walz used personal stories from Minnesotans to show how his agenda can improve their lives. From teachers influencing students to a tragic story of a husband who died on a dangerous road, Walz used these stories as examples of how he…

Community Celebrates Success of Indian American Exhibit and Holi, A Festival of Colors

The exhibit has been at the Hjemkomst Center for the past six months

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Beyond Bollywood: Indian Americans Shape the Nation is an exhibit that’s been at the Hjemkomst Center for the past six months. The exhibit was collaboration between the Smithsonian Institute and Historical and Cultural Society of Clay County. The community is celebrating its success, as well as Holi, a festival of colors. Organizers say 10,000 people have come to…

Governor Walz To Push Education Proposal During Statewide Tour

Walz is scheduled to be at MSUM in Moorhead on Wednesday

Tim Walz and Peggy FlanaganST. PAUL, MN — Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan are launching a statewide tour on Monday. They will spend four days making 10 stops across the state to push their education proposal. It includes around $520 million for the per-pupil funding formula, $59 million for preschool and $26 million for school safety. He…

Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day Brings Hundreds of Eighth Graders to NDSU

They did activities like designing a heart valve replacement simulation

FARGO, N.D. — Hundreds of eighth grade girls visited NDSU and area companies as part of Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day. The day is part of a nationwide effort to inspire young women to pursue careers in STEM. “Less than 15 percent to engineers are women. So, we really want to show these girls that there’s a place for them…

As Shutdown Lingers On, Government Employees Look for Temporary Jobs

Substitute teaching and paraprofessional work are among those jobs in demand

FARGO, N.D. — With some government employees going more than thirty days without a paycheck, job placement services have had a larger pool of candidates to fill temporary jobs. “We’re seeing a lot of needs right now in customer service positions, accountants, a lot of need for construction out there, so we’re placing a lot of jobs like that right now….