KSTP-TV Latest School Closings and Delays

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When severe weather strikes the Twin Cities and greater Minnesota, KSTP-TV (5 Eyewitness News) is a primary resource for parents and students to monitor school closings, delays, and e-learning transitions.

Current School Closings and Delays Status

How to Check the KSTP Closing List

KSTP provides several ways to access the most accurate, up-to-the-minute information:

Online Searchable List: The KSTP School Closings page features a comprehensive, alphabetical database of schools in Minnesota and Western Wisconsin.
On-Air Ticker: During morning broadcasts, a scrolling “crawl” at the bottom of the screen lists every active closing and delay.
Mobile Alerts: You can receive push notifications directly to your phone by downloading the 5 Eyewitness News App and selecting your preferred school districts under the alerts settings.

Common Notification Types

When viewing the list, you will likely see the following categories:

Status	Details
Closed	The physical school building is shut down. This usually includes all extracurricular activities.
E-Learning Day	The physical building is closed, but students are expected to log in and complete assignments remotely.
2-Hour Delay	School starts two hours later than usual. Morning bus routes are also pushed back by two hours.
Cold Weather Alert	Schools may remain open, but outdoor recess and certain transportation services are modified due to extreme wind chill.

Understanding the Decision Process

Decisions are typically made by local superintendents in consultation with the KSTP Weather Team and local departments of transportation.

Temperature Thresholds: Many Minnesota districts, such as Edina and St. Cloud, follow National Weather Service guidelines, often triggering a closure or delay when the wind chill reaches -35°F.
Timing: Decisions are typically finalized by 5:30 AM to ensure parents have enough time to arrange for childcare or adjust their commute.
Road Safety: Officials monitor “black ice” and drifting snow, which can make rural bus routes particularly hazardous even after plows have passed.

KSTP-TV, virtual channel 5, is an ABC-affiliated television station licensed to Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States. It is the flagship television property of Saint Paul-based Hubbard Broadcasting.-Wikipedia