There are always critics who will chastise area school districts, universities, and businesses when they choose to close or continue operations when inclement weather is forecast. I know, I am one of those critics. I tend to lean toward caution, so my criticism is typically leveled at those who do not pay heed to the [...]
Tag: school cancellations
Elated!
I was elated -yes, elated - to read that Minnesota's Governor Mark Dayton is closing Minnesota schools Monday due to predicted frigid temperatures of 15 to 20 below. The temperature lows overnight leading into to the next week are expected to be the coldest temperatures in a decade at a predicted 30 below. It makes [...]
I’ve got your back Dr. Schatz!
I have to give a hearty round of applause to Fargo School District Superintendent Dr. Jeff Schatz who decided to cancel classes through Wednesday at five Fargo elementary schools due to the temperatures in the buildings. He made this decision after he visited a number of the sites on Sunday and confirmed that daytime temperatures [...]
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