Minneapolis to offer online learning through Feb. 12 amid ICE actions near schools

The move comes after the district closed schools for two days, following a Border Patrol arrest of a staffer at Roosevelt High.

By: Becky Z. Dernbach

Outlets: Sahan Journal

Published: January 9, 2026

Words: 1,028

Last Updated: 2 months, 1 week ago

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Minneapolis Public Schools will offer an online learning option through Feb. 12 to families who need it, the district announced Friday. The move comes after the district closed schools for two days, following a Border Patrol arrest of a staffer on school grounds.

Marcia Howard, president of the teacher chapter of the Minneapolis Federation of Educators, praised the move on Facebook on Thursday night, saying the union had brought this proposal to the district.

“This …

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