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Back to school before Labor Day? Why some Minnesota start dates look different this year
Summary by The Minneapolis Editorial Desk Star Tribune
· August 26, 2026
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Key points Many schools have chosen to wait until after the Labor Day holiday to begin classes. A temporary change in state law is allowing school districts to start as early as September 1.
A temporary change in state law is allowing school districts to start as early as September 1. This change is leading to varying start dates for schools. Many schools have chosen to wait until after the Labor Day holiday to begin classes.
Further details about the change and its impact on school start dates are available. The temporary law change is affecting the timing of the new school year for some districts.
The exact number of schools starting early is not specified, but it is known that many are opting to start after the holiday.
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Category: schools Published: August 26, 2026 Source: Star Tribune Reading time: 1 min
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