KBJR 6 Latest School Closings and Delays

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When severe winter weather hits the Northland, residents of Northeastern Minnesota and Northwestern Wisconsin look to KBJR 6 (now part of the Northern News Now network) as their primary source for school closings and delays.

Current School Closings and Delays Status

How to Stay Updated with KBJR 6

The most efficient way to track closures is through the Northern News Now digital platforms, which carry the KBJR 6 weather and news content:

  1. Northern News Now Website: The “Closings” tab at northernnewsnow.com features a live, alphabetized list of schools, businesses, and organizations.

  2. The Mobile App: Download the Northern News Now app to receive push notifications for major “Snow Days” or “Cold Days” affecting the Duluth-Superior area.

  3. On-Air Ticker: During morning newscasts (beginning at 4:30 AM), the station runs a continuous ticker at the bottom of the screen with real-time updates.

Understanding “Cold Days” vs. “Snow Days”

In Northern Minnesota, the criteria for closing school often differ from other regions:

  • Wind Chill Thresholds: Many districts, including Duluth (ISD 709), typically consider closing if the wind chill is sustained at $-40$ or hits $-45$. This is to protect students waiting at bus stops from frostbite, which can occur in minutes at those temperatures.

  • E-Learning Days: Most Northland schools now use “E-Learning Days” rather than traditional snow days. This allows students to learn from home so the school year doesn’t have to be extended into June.

  • Rural Bus Routes: In some cases, you may see a notification stating: “Schools Open – Rural Buses on Plowed Roads Only.” This means buses will not travel down unplowed side streets or private drives for safety.

Pro-Tip: Decisions are usually made by 5:00 AM to allow parents time to make childcare arrangements and to ensure buses don’t start their routes unnecessarily.

Key Information for Parents

If your school is delayed, remember that most 2-Hour Delays also mean:

  • No morning preschool or ECFE classes.

  • No school breakfast service.

  • Bus pickups occur exactly two hours later than the regularly scheduled time.

KBJR-TV, virtual channel 6, is a dual NBC/CBS-affiliated television station licensed to Superior, Wisconsin, United States, serving northwestern Wisconsin, northeastern Minnesota, including Duluth, and the far western portion of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.-Wikipedia



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