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Months later, UP high school building remains closed

MENOMINEE, MI— Menominee High School hasn’t opened as planned this week—yet another delay following months of online learning.

Storm damage and the discovery of asbestos have kept the building closed since August. A plan to reopen classrooms this week was dropped after suspicious dust was found, requiring a cleanup.

District Superintendent Richard Sarau says it’s incredibly frustrating. Parents are also frustrated their children must stick to online instruction.

Junior Kamryn Olson says social ties have been broken. She says some kids go to school just to eat lunch, and it’s hard knowing they’re not getting it.

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