School Closing Policy
decision to close school is based on varying weather conditions (i.e. extreme cold and wind chill, high winds and snow,
affected by the decision.
icy roads, etc.) The primary reason school is closed is for the safety of the children; however, many people can be
affected by the decision.
Notification of School Closing
Listen to radio stations WCCO (AM 830) and/or watch WCCO-Channel 4, KSTP-Channel 5, or KARE-Channel 11 for
announcements. Many television stations offer a school closing notice service through email. Normally decisions are
called in by 6:00 a.m., but there can be delays in getting through or having the announcement read. All school activities
are assumed to be canceled when school is closed or dismissed early.
School closings will be heard on the following radio and television stations:
Winter Weather Closings
WEVR
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1550 AM, 106.3 FM
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River Falls
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WCCO AM
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830 AM
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Mpls/St. Paul
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KCUE
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1250 AM
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Red Wing
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KWNG
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105.9 FM
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Red Wing
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WCCO TV
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Channel 4
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Mpls/St. Paul
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KSTP TV
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Channel 5
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Mpls/St. Paul
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KMSP TV
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Channel 9
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Mpls/St. Paul
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KARE TV
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Channel 11
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Mpls/St. Paul
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KDWA
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1460 AM
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Prescott, WI 54021
Mailing address: PO Box 245
715-262-5912