Post Bulletin Latest School Closings and Delays

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In Southeast Minnesota, where winter can linger well into April, the Rochester Post Bulletin is a critical resource for families navigating the unpredictable weather. Serving as the primary news source for Rochester and the surrounding “Med City” area, the Post Bulletin provides centralized access to school schedule changes.

Current School Closings and Delays Status

How to Monitor Closings via the Post Bulletin

The Post Bulletin utilizes a dedicated digital portal to ensure that information from superintendents reaches parents as quickly as possible.

The Online Notices Portal: The fastest way to check is through the Post Bulletin School Closings Portal. This page is designed for high traffic and updates in real-time.
Email & Text Alerts: Subscribers to the Post Bulletin can opt-in to “Breaking News” alerts, which include major district-wide closures for Rochester Public Schools.
Social Media: The Post Bulletin’s Facebook and X (formerly Twitter) feeds often post consolidated lists of area-wide closings during major blizzards or ice storms.

Understanding Southeast Minnesota Weather Codes

Schools in this region face unique challenges, including high-wind drifts on rural county roads. You will typically see these three categories on the Post Bulletin list:

Status	Impact on Families
eLearning Day	Physical buildings are closed, but students are expected to complete assignments via Google Classroom or Seesaw.
2-Hour Delay	Buses run two hours late. Note: For RPS, this usually means SACC (School Age Child Care) also starts two hours late.
Early Dismissal	Students are sent home mid-day. The Post Bulletin will typically list the specific time (e.g., “1:30 PM Dismissal”) next to the school name.

The “5:30 AM” Rule

In Southeast Minnesota, the decision to close or delay school is a collaborative effort. By 5:30 AM, district transportation directors are usually finishing their test drives of rural routes. They consult with the National Weather Service in La Crosse before making a recommendation to the Superintendent.

Once the call is made, it is sent immediately to the Post Bulletin and local broadcasters to ensure parents are notified before the first buses roll at 6:15 AM.

Pro Tip: If the weather looks questionable but the Post Bulletin hasn’t listed a closure yet, check the “Public Comments” section on their notices page. Superintendents sometimes add notes there regarding after-school activities or specific preschool cancellations.

The Post Bulletin is an American, English language daily newspaper based in Rochester, Minnesota. It is the largest afternoon newspaper in the state.-Wikipedia