KROC-AM Latest School Closings and Delays

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For residents of Southeast Minnesota, keeping a close watch on the weather is a part of life. News Talk 1340 KROC-AM is the region’s primary source for timely information regarding school closings, delays, and weather-related cancellations.

Current School Closings and Delays Status

How to Check for Updates

KROC-AM provides multiple platforms to ensure parents and students aren’t left in the cold:

The KROC-AM Closing Tool: Visit the official Closings & Delays page for an exhaustive, real-time list of schools, preschools, and community organizations.
On-Air Broadcasts: Tune in to 1340 AM or 96.9 FM for live updates. During winter weather events, KROC-AM provides frequent “Storm Watch” reports featuring road conditions and the latest school announcements.
The KROC News App: Download the app and enable Breaking News alerts. This is often the fastest way to receive a notification the moment a superintendent makes a decision.

What to Look For

When a weather event occurs, announcements generally fall into these categories:

Announcement	Description
Two Hours Late	School starts two hours after the normal time. There is typically no morning preschool or “SACC” (School Age Child Care) during these delays.
Closed / E-Learning	Physical buildings are closed. Many districts, including Rochester Public Schools (RPS), may shift to an E-Learning day where students complete assignments from home.
Early Release	Used when weather is expected to deteriorate during the afternoon. Buses will run several hours early.

The Decision-Making Process in SE Minnesota

Superintendents in the Rochester area typically coordinate with the National Weather Service and local law enforcement. Because many students in Southeast Minnesota rely on rural bus routes, decisions are often based on bus accessibility on gravel roads rather than just the condition of Highway 52 or Broadway.

Pro-Tip: If Rochester Public Schools (ISD 535) closes, many local private schools and surrounding districts like Byron, Kasson-Mantorville, and Stewartville often follow suit, but always check the KROC-AM list for your specific district to be certain.

Get the latest school closings, cancellations, and delays. View school closures for Minnesota from KROC-AM. Rochester’s top radio station for news!

KROC is an American news/talk radio station located in Rochester, Minnesota. The station was organized in 1934 by Gregory Gentling as the Southern Minnesota Broadcasting Company.-Wikipedia