Twin Cities Schools Close, Flex Learning Implemented Amidst Increased Federal Agent Presence and Community Mourning
Minneapolis, MN – January 10, 2026 – Several school districts across the Twin Cities metropolitan area have announced school closures or shifts to flexible learning models for Friday, January 10th, following a week of heightened tensions stemming from an increased presence of federal agents and a fatal shooting involving an ICE agent.The closures come as Governor Tim Walz calls for a “Day of Unity” to honor Renee Nicole Good, who was shot and killed by a federal agent on Wednesday.
Minneapolis Public Schools, already closed on Thursday, will remain closed on Friday. Fridley Public Schools, Harvest Best Academy, Twin Cities Academy, Twin Lakes STEM Academy, and Minnesota Transitions Charter School have also opted to cancel in-person classes.Columbia Heights Public Schools will implement a Flex Learning Day, transitioning to remote or hybrid instruction.
The school disruptions are directly linked to escalating concerns surrounding a significant surge in federal agent activity in the Twin Cities. Over the past several weeks, the number of agents has steadily increased, culminating in a deployment of more than 2,000 agents in recent days. The situation reached a critical point on Wednesday when Renee Nicole Good was fatally shot by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent.
Further exacerbating tensions, agents reportedly deployed a chemical irritant outside Roosevelt High School in Minneapolis on Wednesday, resulting in at least one staff member being taken into custody. details surrounding the incident at Roosevelt High School remain under investigation.
Governor Walz has responded to the events by declaring friday a “Day of Unity,” urging residents to remember Renee nicole good and participate in a collective moment of silence at 10:00 a.m. The Governor’s call for unity aims to foster healing and reflection during a period of heightened emotion and unrest.
The situation remains fluid, and local authorities are continuing to monitor developments.Parents and students are advised to check with their respective school districts for the latest updates and information regarding learning arrangements.
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