ND school system closing amid threats, rumors

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MINOT — Minot Public Schools have canceled classes today following rumors surrounding the Mayan calendar and concerns about student safety.

Superintendent Mark Vollmer announced that all classes and school-related activities will be canceled today, the day that ancient Mayans supposedly prophesied the end of the world.

Voller said the decision came after rumors began circulating last week that students were going to bring guns to school today and a threat on the Minot Air Force Base on Thursday that prompted several schools to be locked down.

Vollmer said the school was not able to substantiate any of the gun rumors but many parents had already said they would not send their kids to school.

The more than 7,000 students will make up the day in March.

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