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COVID-19 outbreak closes Twin Cities metro school district to in-person instruction

A COVID-19 outbreak among busing staff at Bloomington Public Schools has forced the district to return to distance learning for two weeks. At least eight bus drivers and other staff in the transportation department have tested positive for the virus. This is the afternoon MPR News update for Jan. 29, 2021. Hosted by Nina Moini. Theme music by Gary Meister.