At 13 degrees below zero, a dangerous chill gripped the Twin Cities, making it one of the coldest nights of the winter. Schools were closed. But that didn’t stop Minneapolis Public Schools (MPS) from requiring bus drivers to show up for work on Feb. 18. Director of MPS Transportation, Jenna Dardis, sent a text message telling drivers to report to work.
“Good afternoon,
Due to the forecasted extreme cold weather predicted for tomorrow, Tuesday 2/18/25, there will be NO SCHOOL for MPS…