Austin School District prepares for in-person learning January 11th Schools across Minnesota are preparing for potential in-person classes after Christmas Break. Posted: Dec 22, 2020 5:54 PM Updated: Dec 22, 2020 5:54 PM Posted By: Mary Peters AUSTIN, Minn. - Schools across Minnesota are preparing for potential in-person classes after Christmas Break. Governor Tim Walz says elementary students have the option of hybrid or in-person learning, with the state's safety guidelines in place. Middle and high school students have to follow the original guidelines, with the extra safety measures in place if they choose to do in-person or hybrid learning. The Austin School District Superintendent tells KIMT News 3 it's important to have students in school.