School Shutdown Lengthens as Cold Snap Lingers

BY JOE KELLY

The Star Tribune reported that some schools in the Twin Cities will remain closed on Thursday.

Public schools in St. Paul, Minneapolis, Stillwater, Anoka, Burnsville, Eagan, and more will not have classes because of the low temperatures expected in the morning, according to the Pioneer Press.

Minneapolis Public Schools told the Pioneer Press that since the day will start at 35 below, classes will not be held even if the rest of the day will have rising temperatures. Thirty-five below is the guideline for cancelling school, Minneapolis Public Schools told the Pioneer Press.

Schools aren't the only places closing. Libraries and parks an recreational centers will close Wednesday night and resume normal business in the afternoon on Thursday, the Pioneer Press reported.

Even the University of Minnesota will not resume classes until noon on Thursday according to the MN Daily. That means that all morning classes before noon will not be held.