Published: September 22, 2026 | Last Updated: September 22, 2026 at 6:15 PM.
LATEST UPDATE - 6:15 PM on September 22nd: Lakeville Police and Lakeville Area Schools have released additional information about threats targeting both Lakeville South and Lakeville North. No weapons or evidence of violence were found at either school, and police are working with state and federal partners to identify those responsible. Read our full follow-up here: Police Investigating Online Threats Against Both Lakeville North and South High Schools; No Weapons Found
LAKEVILLE, MN — 2 PM UPDATE: Lakeville police say they are investigating an anonymous threat involving Lakeville North High School, as well as threats made to Lakeville North and Lakeville South.
Police said they are working with law enforcement partners and the school district to determine the source of the threats. Authorities are asking people to avoid the area until the school is safely cleared.
The investigation remains active, and Lakeville Area Schools is expected to release additional information.
Lakeville North High School remains on lockdown Tuesday afternoon as police investigate a threat and work to clear the school building, according to an update sent to families and staff.
The situation first developed at approximately 12:20 p.m. Tuesday, September 22, 2026. The school initially entered a secure status before transitioning to a lockdown.
In an update to Lakeville North families and staff, school officials said they are working closely with the Lakeville Police Department to investigate the threat. Police are currently working to clear the building, according to the school. Students are not being evacuated and are instead remaining inside their classrooms under the school's lockdown procedures.
School officials said student and staff safety remains their top priority.
Parents are being asked to stay where they are and remain available to receive further updates and instructions. Earlier, the school also asked parents not to come to the school or try to contact it while the situation is underway.
Details about the nature of the threat have not yet been released. It is also not immediately clear when the threat was reported or what prompted the school to initially enter a secure status before moving into a lockdown.
Tuesday's incident at Lakeville North comes just hours after a separate law enforcement response and lockdown at Lakeville South High School Tuesday morning. Authorities have not confirmed whether the two incidents are connected.
Limitless Media is continuing to gather information from authorities and school officials.
This remains a breaking and developing story. Additional updates will be added as information is confirmed.
Map location of Lakeville North High School.
Written By: Will Wight
