Overview
- Willmar Public Schools, which reported a safety threat after classes Monday, closed all buildings Tuesday and canceled every activity.
- District 347 said it began an investigation with local law enforcement and needs more time to judge the threat’s credibility.
- The district opted against e-learning for the day and barred students and staff from entering any school facilities.
- Cardinal Place School-Age Care also closed, and the district told families it will share updates when available.
- The shutdown is at least the third Minnesota school disruption in three weeks, following responses in Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan and South St. Paul.