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St. Paul school district leaders said Tuesday they’re canceling all district classes for the week due to the heat wave, bringing an early end to the school year.

Students will not switch to online learning but will be able to turn in remaining assignments. All athletics and graduation ceremonies will continue as planned, the district

In Minneapolis, district leaders said they’ll keep students home from 15 schools on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday due to the hot conditions.

The schools include Anthony, Anwatin, Bryn Mawr, Field, Heritage Academy, Hiawatha, Kenny, Kenwood, Lake Harriet Upper, Northrop, Olson, Pratt, Roosevelt High School, Sheridan Dual Language Magnet and Windom.

With weather forecast/high temperatures, students currently learning in person at 15 schools to move to distance learning Tues-Thurs, June 8-10. 

Students will learn online for three days before returning Friday for the last day of school.

Elizabeth Shockman

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St. Paul school district leaders are canceling all district classes for the week due to the heat wave, bringing an early end to the school year. The Minneapolis district is keeping students home from 15 schools Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday because of the heat.

St. Paul Superintendent Joe Gothard speaks with MPR News host Cathy Wurzer on ending the school year early amid a relentless heat wave. 

Heat wave: St. Paul schools canceled; Mpls. keeps some students home

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Updated June 8, 2:15 p.m.

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