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Rising costs drive some Minnesota school districts to trim bus routes
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· October 7, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Consolidation of bus routes has occurred in some areas, resulting in more students walking to school. School districts are making changes to their transportation services due to increasing expenses.
School districts are making changes to their transportation services due to increasing expenses. Consolidation of bus routes has occurred in some areas, resulting in more students walking to school. This shift affects students in certain districts. Further information about these changes can be found through the source.
Some districts have been forced to adjust their bus services. Details about the impact of rising costs on school transportation are available.
Affected students are now required to walk to school as a result of these changes.
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Category: schools Published: October 7, 2026 Source: Star Tribune Reading time: 1 min
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