Rochester Public Schools to require younger students wear masks this fall

Students between 2 and 12 years old will be required to wear masks inside all school facilities during the academic year. The board’s vote reflected increasing concern over spread of the delta variant in Minnesota. This is an MPR News morning update for Wednesday, July 28, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.

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