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Cold weather prompts school closures, train cancellations in Minnesota
Most schools across Minnesota are off Monday due to the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday. Some of the remaining districts have canceled or moved classes online due to the extreme cold.
Temperatures across parts of northern Minnesota dropped into the 30s below zero early Monday. Wind chills were in the 40s below zero. Extreme cold warnings and cold weather advisories remain in effect through midday Tuesday. Find forecast updates on MPR Weather’s Updraft blog.
The arctic blast is also affecting Amtrak service in Minnesota, with no trains running Monday.
School closures, delays
School districts with weather-related closures or delays Monday include:
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Blue Earth Area
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Dover-Eyota
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Hendricks
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Martin County West
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Melrose Area
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Red Rock Central
E-learning day
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Battle Lake
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Byron
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Canby
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Cedar Mountain
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Lynd
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Marshall
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New London-Spicer
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Norman County East
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Parkers Prairie
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Tracy Area
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Ulen-Hitterdal
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West Central Area
Two-hour delay
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Butterfield-Odin
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Hancock
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Lester Prairie
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Maple Lake
Amtrak trains canceled
The blast of arctic air in the Upper Midwest is also affecting Amtrak service in the region, including trains serving stations in Minnesota.
Empire Builder trains were canceled Saturday and Sunday, and again on Monday.
And Borealis service between Chicago and the Twin Cities is canceled Monday and Tuesday. Find additional information on Amtrak’s website.
Amtrak said the changes are due to the weather forecast, but did not provide further details on why trains need to be canceled amid the cold weather.
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Minnesota State Fair ticket prices increase $2, on-site parking goes up $5
FALCON HEIGHTS, Minn. — It will be more expensive to attend the Minnesota State Fair this summer, officials announced on Sunday.
The state fair’s governing body, the Minnesota State Agricultural Society board, approved more than $20 million in projects aimed at improving the fairgrounds. As a result, admission tickets will cost an additional $2. On-site parking will also increase to $25. Sponsored park-and-ride service and on-site bike parking will still be free.
Pre-fair discount tickets will continue to be available for sale at the 2024 price of $15 through Sunday, Jan. 26. Starting Jan. 27, pre-fair discount tickets will cost $17 through Aug. 20. Regular fair-time admission at the gate will be $20 for adults, $18 for seniors over 65 and kids ages 5-12. Children 4 and under can get into the fair for free.
The 2025 budget contains nearly $14 million for the first phase of renovation work on the Lee and Rose Warner Coliseum — the first significant update for the building in its almost 75-year history.
Fair officials say upgrades include replacing the roof, which is leaking, modernizing mechanical and electrical systems, installing new seats and railings, expanding the restrooms, renovating entryways and improving lighting, ventilation and accessibility.
Another $6.2 million is being invested in other projects such as replacing and repairing sidewalks and street pavement, improving lighting, installing and replacing water bottle stations and drinking fountains and more.
The last time the Minnesota State Fair increased ticket and parking prices was in 2023, when admission rose by $1 and parking increased by $3.
The Minnesota State Fair runs from Aug. 21 through Labor Day.
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