District 196 Closes All Schools Following Reports of a Threat
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA - Around 5:45 am, Tuesday, March 17, 2026, the Independent School District (IDS) 196 notified the district that all schools will be closed due to a threat.
According to the school district, several schools received multiple voicemail threats, discovered around 3:30 am on Tuesday, March 17, 2026. Law enforcement was contacted, and they are now investigating these threats.
We will provide additional updates as they are available.
Written by: Will Wight