List: Twin Cities school districts temporarily suspend in-person learning amid rising COVID cases

Several school districts around the Twin Cities metro have had to temporarily suspend in-person learning in recent weeks as COVID-19 continues to keep students and staff out of the classroom.

Minneapolis teachers union continues push for online classes as COVID cases rise

The extreme wind chill forecast for Monday morning became the perfect storm, when combined with the COVID-fueled bus driver shortage. Minneapolis Public Schools announcing online learning for Monday only brought a mixed reaction from the president of the Minneapolis teachers union.

Minneapolis teachers union continues push for online classes as COVID cases rise
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The extreme wind chill forecast for Monday morning became the perfect storm, when combined with the COVID-fueled bus driver shortage for Minneapolis Public Schools. The district announcing online learning for Monday only, bringing a mixed reaction from the president of the Minneapolis Teachers Union.

Minneapolis Public Schools switch to e-learning Monday due to weather, COVID

Minneapolis Public Schools says students will be switching to e-learning for Monday, January 10, due to cold weather forecast and rising COVID-19 cases among bus transportation staff.

Cold weather forcing Minneapolis schools to go virtual
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Minneapolis Public Schools says students will be switching to e-learning for Monday, January 10, due to cold weather forecast and rising COVID-19 cases among bus transportation staff.

Teen artists address racism in exhibit at Minneapolis Institute of Art

A new exhibit at the Minneapolis Institute of Art showcases the creative talents of dozens of students in the metro. The focus of their work is addressing racism as a public health crisis through art.

Twin Cities school districts grapple with bus driver shortages

Twin Cities school districts facing staff shortages amidst a surge of COVID-19 are now warning parents of a bus driver shortage.

Minneapolis Public Schools warns of bus delays up to 3 hours for Thursday

Minneapolis Publlic Schools is warning parents that buses could be delayed as long as three hours on Thursday as it deals with a shortage of drivers.

Possible bus delays in Minneapolis due to subzero temperatures
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Those enrolled at Minneapolis Public Schools have been told to prepare for potential bus transportation delays ranging from 30 minutes to three hours.

Minneapolis teachers, union express COVID and staffing concerns

Minneapolis teachers are becoming increasingly concerned over the rise of COVID-19 cases throughout their district.

Minneapolis teachers call for new plan to deal with COVID-19 cases

On Tuesday, the union representing teachers and staff in Minneapolis Public Schools will call for better plans to deal with the rising surge of COVID-19 cases that has left kids at home and teachers stretched thin.

Minneapolis teachers call for new plan to deal with COVID-19 cases
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On Tuesday, the union representing teachers and staff in Minneapolis Public Schools will call for better plans to deal with the rising surge of COVID-19 cases that has left kids at home and teachers stretched thin.

Minneapolis high school principals encourage students to stay safe as crime heightens
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In a joint message, high school principals from North, Roosevelt and Edison in the Minneapolis Public Schools wrote about the rise in violent crimes impacting students and encouraged families to take action to make sure their children get home safely.

Minneapolis, Roseville schools add staff COVID-19 vaccine requirement

The Minneapolis and Roseville school districts are now requiring staff to get vaccinated against COVID-19 or face regular COVID-19 testing.

Minneapolis Public Schools weigh vaccine mandate for teachers, staff

Under the resolution up for consideration, teachers, staff, volunteers, and contractors who work directly with students would be required to either get vaccinated or undergo regular testing.