MPS data leak

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Private documents from Minneapolis Public Schools leaked by hackers

As hackers leak private documents and personal information from Minneapolis Public Schools online, parents say the district hasn’t been forthcoming and upfront about the cybersecurity situation.

Now, cybersecurity experts tell FOX 9 that they don’t think the district officials initially realized just how bad this hack was – and some victims say the district hasn’t alerted them that their information has been exposed.

HR files, student disciplinary records, and personal information are among the vast trove of data leaked by cybercriminals this week, as Minneapolis Public Schools finds itself the target of a ransomware attack.

Lanterman is highly concerned about the sensitive data that’s been released, including student names and victim statements relating to an alleged sexual assault.

Minneapolis Public Schools did not respond to our request for a comment on Wednesday. Experts say whether you realize your information has been exposed or not, if you are a parent or worker with the district, it would behoove you to change your password and keep an eye on your personal accounts.

Catch Up Quick 

🏛️ Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Wednesday signed an executive order protecting the rights of the state’s LGBTQ+ community to seek and receive gender-affirming health care.

❄️ The City of St. Paul is putting into effect one-sided parking rules starting Friday morning.

🚨 After a long, busy, and difficult winter, public works, parks, sewer and water employees in St. Paul have voted to authorize a strike. The employees, represented by the Tri-Council of IUOE Local 49, Teamsters 120, and Laborers 363, voted Wednesday night to authorize the strike.

🎸 Authorities in northern Minnesota are investigating numerous complaints about Taylor Swift tickets sold on Facebook by someone under a fake alias. According to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, numerous complaints have been received regarding people being defrauded for tickets by a scam under the Facebook account of Hailey Trautner – a Polk County resident, who previously had her account hacked.

Business owners thrilled about full walleye season on Mille Lacs Lake

For the first time in years, walleye fishing will be open all summer long at Mille Lacs Lake.

Resorts and bait shops are ecstatic about the potential impact on their local economy.

Mille Lacs Lake once considered itself the walleye capital of a state where walleye is part of the identity. But recent years on the lake have included serious restrictions on walleye fishing, including a total ban for two weeks in July, because their numbers got too small.

The DNR said licensed anglers will be allowed to harvest walleye 21-23 inches long or greater than 28 inches throughout the 2023 open water season on the lake. 

Harvest levels for Mille Lacs Lake are set annually. The DNR’s fishing regulations on Mille Lacs Lake can be found here.

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