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Willmar Closes All Schools Tuesday After Reported Threat

The district is working with police to verify the threat during a recent wave of Minnesota school closures.

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.