Police Investigating Threat Involving Kenwood Trail Middle School in Lakeville
Published: September 29th, 2026 | Last Updated: September 29, 2026 at 2:10 PM.
LAKEVILLE, MN - UPDATE: Police are investigating a threat involving Kenwood Trail Middle School after the school and Lakeville Pathways Academy were placed into secure protocols Tuesday afternoon.
The incident began around 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29, according to information released by Lakeville Area Schools and the Lakeville Police Department. Lakeville Area Schools said Kenwood Trail Middle School and Lakeville Pathways Academy, located in the 14000 block of Kenwood Trail in Lakeville, MN, were placed into secure protocols out of an abundance of caution after a threat was made. District officials said the threat was isolated to the two programs and that all other schools in the district continued operating normally.
No injuries were reported, and district officials said students and staff were secure in their classrooms while police worked to clear the building.
"Nobody is hurt and everyone is secure in their classrooms," the district said in its initial safety update. "The police are clearing the building."
In a separate message to parents and guardians, the district asked families to stay where they were rather than travel to the school while law enforcement investigated. Parents were also asked to remain available for additional updates and instructions. Lakeville Police confirmed Tuesday afternoon that officers were investigating a threat involving Kenwood Trail Middle School. Police said there were no reported injuries and no known acts of violence associated with the incident.
Authorities also asked members of the public to avoid the area and specifically instructed families not to come to the school while officers conducted their investigation. Police encouraged students, families and community members to follow instructions and updates issued by Lakeville Area Schools.
The district said it was actively responding in coordination with emergency responders and emphasized that the secure protocol was precautionary.
Details about the nature of the threat, how it was received, or who may have been responsible were not immediately released. The Lakeville Police Department said the investigation remains active and that it will release additional information as it becomes available.
This is a developing story and will be updated as authorities release additional information.
Written by: Juan Perez & Will Wight