District leaders say the move helps manage the school calendar, while some parents think students need traditional snow days.

Even the chancellor’s own son is pushing for a return to traditional snow days, but Kamar Samuels said the city is sticking to its policy to go virtual if needed.

Precipitation and cold temperatures are forecasted for Saturday, Sunday and Monday, with an ice storm possible for Sunday. Overnight refreezing of any melting ice is likely for multiple days after that.

This is at least the second time this school year the charter school has gone to remote learning due to a threat against the school.

Following the violent presence of ICE agents and the city's resistance to them in the city, Minneapolis is making provisions in its education system to ensure families and students feel safe.