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School Closings and Delays for Friday, March 13, 2026

Several schools across Southeast Minnesota announced closures for Friday, March 13, following recent severe winter weather conditions affecting travel and safety. School districts are urging families to check official updates regularly, as announcements may change throughout the day.

Parents and students are advised that schools may be removed from the closure list once the announcements expire or if schedules are updated.

Schools Closed

The following schools have confirmed closures:

• Dover-Eyota Public Schools – Closed Monday

• Hope Lutheran High School (Winona) – Closed Monday

• Immanuel Lutheran School (Plainview) – Closed Monday

• Plainview-Elgin-Millville Community Schools – Closed Monday; E-learning day scheduled. Kidz Club program also closed.

• St. Charles Public Schools – Closed Monday; No morning or afternoon preschool sessions.

School officials say the closures are intended to ensure the safety of students, teachers, and staff following hazardous road conditions caused by the recent winter storm.

Additional Updates and Local Alerts

Residents across the region are continuing to deal with the aftermath of the storm. Local authorities and state agencies have issued several updates related to weather and travel conditions.

• MnDOT (Minnesota Department of Transportation) has issued a No Travel Advisory across highways in Southeast Minnesota due to dangerous road conditions.

• Snow removal crews are working to clear streets and highways after the storm brought heavy snowfall across the Rochester area.

• Drivers are urged to check road conditions before traveling.

Other Local Headlines

• Photos: Rochester residents dig out after major winter storm.

• Traffic Update: Two people were injured — one seriously — in a crash on U.S. Highway 52 near Pine Island.

• Infrastructure News: Mayo Clinic is seeking city approval for a $750 million bond plan tied to its “Bold. Forward. Unbound.” expansion project in Rochester.

• Community Question: Residents ask what is causing the increasing number of fires reported in Rochester.

Stay Updated

Residents can find the latest updates through:

• 511MN Road Conditions – Real-time travel updates across Minnesota highways.

• Southeast Minnesota Weather Forecast – The latest forecasts for Rochester and surrounding communities.

• Local media announcements and school district communications.

Officials continue to encourage residents to monitor weather alerts and travel advisories as cleanup and recovery efforts continue across the region.