KARE 11 Latest School Closings and Delays

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When winter weather hits Minnesota and Western Wisconsin, KARE 11 is the go-to resource for real-time school closings, delays, and digital learning shifts. Whether it’s a “Polar Vortex” deep freeze or a classic Midwestern blizzard, staying informed helps keep your family safe and your morning manageable.

Current School Closings and Delays Status

How to Check the KARE 11 Closing List

KARE 11 provides several ways to access their verified list of closures, which is updated the moment school superintendents report a change.

1. The Official Online List

Visit the KARE 11 Closings Page. This searchable database is the most comprehensive tool available. You can filter by:

School District name
Private/Charter schools
Daycare centers and community organizations

2. The KARE 11 Mobile App

For parents on the go, the free KARE 11 app (available on iOS and Android) is the fastest way to get news.

Pro Tip: Go to “Notification Settings” and enable “Severe Weather Alerts” to receive push notifications directly to your lock screen when major metro districts announce a closure.

3. On-Air “Crawl”

During KARE 11 Sunrise (starting at 4:30 AM), look for the scrolling ticker at the bottom of your television screen. The list is organized alphabetically by city or district name.

Common Closure Types in Minnesota

Minnesota schools use specific terminology to describe their weather response. Understanding these can help you plan your childcare:

Term	Impact on Students
Two-Hour Delay	School and bus pickups start exactly 2 hours late. Morning preschool is usually canceled.
E-Learning Day	The physical building is closed, but students are expected to log in for remote instruction.
Closed / Snow Day	No school and no E-learning. After-school sports and community ed are typically canceled.
Cold Day	Closures specifically due to extreme wind chill (usually when it hits $-35^\circ F$ or lower).

When are decisions made?

Superintendents typically aim to make the call by 5:30 AM to give families enough time to adjust. If a storm is forecasted to be particularly severe, some districts may announce a “Weather Impact Day” the evening before (usually by 8:00 PM).

KARE, virtual and VHF digital channel 11, is an NBC-affiliated television station licensed to Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. The station is owned by Tegna Inc.-Wikipedia