Campus Closing Information

Weather Closures and Emergency Alerts

In the event of severe weather or another emergency, Riverland may delay, modify, or cancel classes and operations.

Closure and delay announcements will appear in a red alert banner at the top of the Riverland website.

51勛圖 and employees are encouraged to sign up for alerts to receive updates by text or email.

Example of Riverland emergency alert banner displayed on website

Riverland Emergency Alerts

Stay Informed with Star Alert

is a free emergency notification system that sends messages by text and email during campus emergencies or major disruptions.

Media Announcements

Weather-related closures are also shared through local television and radio stations.

Television

  • KAAL-TV
  • KSTP-TV
  • KARE 11
  • KTTC-TV
  • KIMT-TV

Radio

  • KATE 1450 AM
  • KAUS 1480 AM / 100 FM
  • KOWZ 100.0 FM
  • KRFO 1390 AM / 105 FM
  • KROC 1340 AM / 106.9 FM
  • WCCO 830 AM
  • Power 96 FM

Campus Closures

If one Riverland location is closed, all locations will be closed. This includes the Austin, Albert Lea, and Owatonna campuses. Closures remain in effect until the next scheduled workday unless otherwise announced.

Official Policy

View the weather-related closing policy