Wabasso School District Cancels Classes Due To Flu Outbreak

WABASSO, Minn. (WCCO) -- Superintendent of Wabasso Public Schools Wade McKittrick released a statement Wednesday evening announcing all classes will be canceled Thursday and Friday due to a flu outbreak.

At the time of McKittrick's statement, he said 74 students and nine staff members had fallen ill. To stop the flu from spreading further, McKittrick said all activities -- including practices -- would halt until Monday.

McKittrick said Thursday's school day would be made up at the end of the year, and Friday's will be made up March 27.