ISD 197 Granted $280K For COVID Tests

Mendota Heights MN

05 October, 2021

10:41 AM

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MENDOTA HEIGHTS, MN — The state of Minnesota granted Independent School District 197 $279,031.19 to fund a COVID-19 testing program for this academic year. The funds are a part of the state's efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19 and keep students in their classrooms. The fund is supported by the federal American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. Many school districts across the state have not yet applied for the funding. The deadline for districts to apply is Oct. 15. Testing is key to keeping students safe, healthy, and in the classroom. That's why we're working with schools to expand our first-in-the-nation testing program. I encourage every school to take advantage of the resources we're offering. Learn more at https://t.co/Oj5lAiBbQ0— Governor Tim Walz (@GovTimWalz) October 5, 2021 Last week, 231 Minnesota K-12 were on the Minnesota Department of Health's list of schools that have had recent COVID-19 outbreaks. St. Croix Lutheran was on the list. Invite a friend to subscribe to free Mendota Heights newsletters and real-time email alerts. Here are the Dakota County schools with recent COVID-19 outbreaks, according to health officials: Cedar Park Elementary School, Apple ValleyValley Middle, Apple ValleyApple Valley Senior High School, Apple ValleyWoodland Elementary, EaganPinewood Elementary School, EaganEcho Park Elementary School, BurnsvilleSt. Croix Lutheran, West St. PaulMeadowview Elementary, FarmingtonFarmington High School, FarmingtonHastings Middle School, HastingsKaposia Education Center Elementary, South Saint Paul More than 79 percent of Dakota County residents 12 and older have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Editor's Note: William Bornhoft contributed to this report.