School districts delay and cancel classes as winter storm interrupts travel

Dozens of Minnesota school districts have delayed the start of classes Wednesday as a winter storm continues to cause difficult travel across the region. In addition to the late starts, a handful of school districts have moved to online learning or canceled classes in the wake of the heavy snow and gusty winds. The Minnesota State Patrol reported more than 400 crashes and spinouts on highways across the state between noon and 9 p.m. Tuesday, including at least 5 jackknifed semis.

The University of Minnesota has released a new study that shows fungi could help keep the invasive emerald ash borer in check. Researchers found fungi species growing on wood samples of ash trees and discovered many strands were known insect killers.

Newly released results from the statewide Minnesota student survey show student mental health is improving. The survey, conducted every three years, shows students are reporting significant improvements in their mental health this year as opposed to 2022.

Work is set to begin Thursday on a project to permanently close and remove the bridge that used to carry State Highway 67 across the Yellow Medicine River near the Upper Sioux Community. A nearby stretch of the highway was closed six years ago when it started sliding down a hillside.

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