Minneapolis public schools, others switch to online learning as COVID absences mount

With hundreds of staff absences daily, Minneapolis school officials say the district can't keep the doors open. The move starts Friday, with in-person classes set to resume Jan. 31. This is an MPR News morning update for Thursday, January 13, 2022. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.

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