Two schools closing in Minot

(Minot, ND)  --  The Minot Public School Board is closing two elementary schools.  

A six-million-dollar budget shortfall is forcing the closures of Bell and McKinley elementary schools.  

The board voted 3--2 yesterday to approve the closures.  

Bell students will attend John Hoeven Elementary while plans including busing for McKinley students are still being finalized.