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Updated: Nov. 29, 2022 at 3:37 PM CST
|By Miranda Johnson
Rochester Public Schools will be canceling several programs and activities Tuesday evening due to weather.
Updated: Nov. 22, 2022 at 11:25 AM CST
|By Miranda Johnson
Rochester Public Schools (RPS) has experienced an increase in influenza-like illness symptoms similar to what is being seen across the state.
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Updated: Nov. 21, 2022 at 9:02 AM CST
|By KTTC Staff
The Stewartville High School and Middle School are both closed Monday due to a water main break.
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Updated: Nov. 16, 2022 at 4:22 PM CST
|By Jess Abrahamson
Wednesday people celebrated the wonderful partners of the Boys and Girls Club of Rochester at the Breakfast of Champions.
Updated: Nov. 10, 2022 at 10:43 AM CST
|By KTTC Staff
The Rochester Public school district is seeking resident feedback through phone surveys.
Updated: Nov. 4, 2022 at 10:21 AM CDT
|By Darian Leddy
Schools across southeast Minnesota are giving students a chance to explore future careers in manufacturing.
Updated: Oct. 31, 2022 at 7:34 PM CDT
|By Kim Leadholm
The decisions in the cases are expected sometime between March and June of next year.
Updated: Oct. 19, 2022 at 12:00 PM CDT
|By Miranda Johnson
A principal at Rochester Public Schools’ Lincoln K-8 District-wide School is one of nine recipients nationwide of the Terrel H. Bell Award for Outstanding School Leadership for 2022.
Updated: Oct. 18, 2022 at 6:29 PM CDT
|By Robb Coles
If you have federal student loans, a new government program may be able to offer some financial help.
Updated: Oct. 11, 2022 at 11:13 AM CDT
|By Miranda Johnson
The annual Mayo Clinic Health Care Career Festival is back offering high school students in southeastern Minnesota the opportunity to explore a wide range of career opportunities.
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Updated: Sep. 22, 2022 at 3:44 PM CDT
|By Miranda Johnson
The Rochester School Board members voted unanimously to approve increased pay rates for Education Support Professionals (ESPs), formerly known as paraprofessionals.
Updated: Sep. 20, 2022 at 4:03 PM CDT
|By Miranda Johnson
Two southeast Minnesota schools are being recognized as a Minnesota School of Excellence (SOE) by the Minnesota Elementary School Principals’ Association (MESPA).
Updated: Sep. 16, 2022 at 11:35 AM CDT
|By KTTC Staff
RPS students and staff gather to celebrate the new Bishop Elementary School.
Updated: Sep. 15, 2022 at 6:31 PM CDT
|By Darian Leddy
RPS is teaming up with local food bank Channel One to provide nutritious and wholesome food to not just its students but families.
Updated: Sep. 13, 2022 at 6:37 AM CDT
|By KCRG Staff
Governor Reynolds is among 22 governors who sent a letter to President Biden on Monday, expressing opposition to his plan to forgive thousands of dollars in federal student loans for millions of Americans.
Updated: Sep. 7, 2022 at 11:09 AM CDT
|By Miranda Johnson
After 30 years in the making, the Zumbro Education District (ZED) is open.
Updated: Sep. 6, 2022 at 4:56 AM CDT
|By KTTC Staff
RPS students begin the 2022-2023 school year this week. Here's a breakdown of the back to school schedule.
Updated: Sep. 5, 2022 at 9:55 PM CDT
|By Nachai Taylor
In some states like Minnesota, that student loan relief is subject to state taxes.
Updated: Sep. 1, 2022 at 7:54 PM CDT
|By Nick Beck
As another school year quickly approaches, the Minnesota State Patrol has a few tips for school bus safety.
Updated: Aug. 30, 2022 at 6:33 PM CDT
|By Darian Leddy
Tuesday, RPS staff gathered at the Rochester Regional Sports Center at RCTC for the annual All Staff Back to School event.
Updated: Aug. 30, 2022 at 2:57 PM CDT
|By Ashley Walker
RCLS rolls out red carpet to welcome students into the new school year
Updated: Aug. 24, 2022 at 6:42 PM CDT
|By Darian Leddy
Rochester Public Schools (RPS) is gearing up for the start of the school year and working to fill nearly 300 job openings in the district.
Updated: Aug. 23, 2022 at 5:21 PM CDT
|By Darian Leddy
The start of the school year for Rochester Public Schools (RPS) is two weeks away, but there are still nearly 300 positions waiting to be filled.
Updated: Aug. 22, 2022 at 8:00 PM CDT
|By Marissa Voss
Minnesota State Mankato is offering a course to train nursing assistants to help alleviate the worker shortage in the healthcare industry.
Updated: Aug. 16, 2022 at 6:16 PM CDT
|By Darian Leddy
As we enter the new school year, many parents may be wondering about COVID guidelines are for students and staff.
Updated: Aug. 12, 2022 at 11:28 AM CDT
|By Miranda Johnson
Lourdes High School announced it has a new Assistant Principal who will also serve as the Activities Director.
Updated: Jul. 27, 2022 at 4:03 AM CDT
|By Jess Abrahamson
A new year of learning begins for Longfellow Elementary students Wednesday. They have a brand new building to explore and settle into.
Updated: Jul. 25, 2022 at 3:59 PM CDT
|By Miranda Johnson
The owners and operators of 225 McDonald’s restaurants in Minnesota, western Wisconsin, and Ironwood, Michigan are partnering with a nonprofit to provide school supplies to schools.
Updated: Jul. 21, 2022 at 1:36 PM CDT
|By Miranda Johnson
The Winona County Historical Society’s Pioneer School 2-day summer day camp returned to St. Charles this week.
Updated: Jun. 23, 2022 at 4:50 PM CDT
|By Miranda Johnson
According to the announcement, the organization received $15,000 to go toward new playground equipment designed to support the sensory needs of its students with autism.
Updated: Jun. 21, 2022 at 6:30 PM CDT
|By Darian Leddy
The plan is a roadmap to guide the district’s decisions, development over the next three years.
Updated: Jun. 21, 2022 at 2:11 PM CDT
|By Miranda Johnson
Rochester Public Schools (RPS) announced Tuesday the hiring of the new Director of Communications, Mamisoa Knutson.
Updated: Jun. 21, 2022 at 11:33 AM CDT
|By Miranda Johnson
Rochester Community and Technical College announced Tuesday its Practical Nursing program is ranked #1 in Minnesota by NursingProcess.org.
Updated: Jun. 8, 2022 at 6:32 PM CDT
|By Darian Leddy
In the wake of the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, parents are questioning the role of police in schools.
Updated: Jun. 3, 2022 at 5:42 PM CDT
|By Darian Leddy
AmeriCorp, an education group that works closely with RPS, is looking to hire 29 tutors in August.
Updated: Jun. 3, 2022 at 10:43 AM CDT
|By Megan Zemple
The Rochester Public Library is encouraging families to read this summer with its Summer Playlist that launches Saturday.
Updated: Jun. 2, 2022 at 3:07 PM CDT
|By Miranda Johnson
In response to the unprecedented educational challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, there is a need for tutors in the Rochester area schools.
Updated: May. 26, 2022 at 12:14 PM CDT
|By Darian Leddy
Thursday is the last day of school for Byron elementary school students, and they were sent off for the summer with a prestigious honor.
Updated: May. 25, 2022 at 5:55 PM CDT
|By Darian Leddy
A 14-year-old from Wabasha is competing in the Scripps National Spelling Bee.
Updated: May. 25, 2022 at 2:49 AM CDT
|By Kelsey Marier
The school will be closing its doors for good after the last day of school on Friday, June 3, 2022.
Updated: May. 21, 2022 at 5:20 PM CDT
|By Darian Leddy
Some members of the Native American community came together Saturday for their fifth annual graduation powwow.
Updated: May. 18, 2022 at 4:56 AM CDT
|By Megan Zemple
According to event organizers, finance camp is an opportunity for students to get taste of reality as they will learn what it’s like to receive a paycheck, pay taxes and manage a bank account while they pay bills.
Updated: May. 10, 2022 at 5:42 PM CDT
|By Darian Leddy
Tuesday, some Kasson-Mantorville fourth graders may have been inspired to join the healthcare industry at the school’s Immersive Experience program.
Updated: May. 10, 2022 at 12:31 PM CDT
|By Miranda Johnson
Affinity Plus is holding its third annual tech drive Tuesday in Rochester.
Updated: May. 9, 2022 at 3:25 PM CDT
|By Miranda Johnson
The decision for masking requirements at the classroom level was made to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in the classroom and to avoid transitioning students to distance learning.
Updated: Apr. 27, 2022 at 6:13 PM CDT
|By Darian Leddy
Some middle schoolers from Albert Lea hit the road to tour the Hormel Institute and learn about research and science that happens there.
Updated: Apr. 7, 2022 at 10:40 PM CDT
|By KaMaria Braye
The university said enrollment growth means students need more on-campus facility options.
Updated: Apr. 6, 2022 at 10:52 PM CDT
|By KaMaria Braye
Community Engagement Response Team (C.E.R.T.) will soon have a presence in Rochester Public Schools (RPS).
Updated: Apr. 5, 2022 at 10:54 PM CDT
|By KaMaria Braye
Pekel said it would be harder to have all schools on the same start time schedule.
Updated: Mar. 31, 2022 at 8:53 PM CDT
|By Tom Overlie
Charles City Schools recognizes teacher for induction into Iowa Association of Alternative Education Hall of Fame