Canby Public Schools, Marshall Public Schools and Tracy Public Schools, among many others, will all be closed for the day. Many other schools across the state were previously scheduled to be off for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Extreme cold warnings are in effect across northern Minnesota through Tuesday at noon. The rest of the state is under cold weather advisories for the same time frame.
Monday may be the coldest morning of the winter, with highs below zero and wind chills around minus 30 for much of the state.
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In recent days, Minnesota has been hit by dangerously cold temperatures, prompting school officials to make the tough decision to close schools across the state. With wind chills dipping well below zero, officials are concerned about the safety of students and staff traveling to and from school.
The cold weather has already caused numerous school closures, with districts citing concerns about frostbite and hypothermia. In some areas, buses have been unable to start in the frigid temperatures, further complicating the situation.
Parents are urged to keep a close eye on weather reports and school closings to ensure their children’s safety during this extreme cold snap. It is important to dress in layers, wear hats and gloves, and limit time spent outdoors in these dangerous conditions.
As the cold weather continues, it is likely that more school closures will occur in the coming days. Stay informed and stay safe during this frigid weather.
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