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Police Investigating Online Threats Against Both Lakeville North and South High Schools; No Weapons Found
Lakeville Police are investigating online threats targeting Lakeville South and Lakeville North high schools. No weapons or evidence of violence were found.
BREAKING: Lakeville North High School Placed on Lockdown After Initially Entering Secure Status
Lakeville North High School was placed on lockdown Tuesday afternoon after initially entering a secure status. Details remain limited as the situation develops.
BREAKING: Lakeville South High School Placed on Lockdown as Multiple Agencies Respond
Lakeville South High School is on lockdown Tuesday morning as multiple law enforcement agencies and Lakeville Fire respond to the school.
Report of Armed Person at Farmington High School Turns Out to Be Person Carrying Media Tripod
A report of a person with a weapon on the grounds of Farmington High School prompted a large emergency response Thursday afternoon, but authorities later determined the suspected weapon was actually a media tripod and that there was no threat to the school.
Suspect in Custody After Threat Prompts South St. Paul School Closure; Incident Follows Metro-Wide School Threats
South St. Paul Public Schools closed all schools on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, transitioning students to an e-learning day following what officials described as a “safety concern.”
UPDATE: Out-of-State “Swatting”-Style Threat Prompts ISD 196 School Closures; FBI Now Leading Investigation
Schools across IDS 196 were closed on Tuesday after multiple threatening voicemails were discovered early in the morning, prompting a large, multi-agency law enforcement response. Authorities now say the threats were not credible and originated from outside Minnesota.
Eagan Juvenile Charged With Multiple Felony Threats of Violence Following Online School Threats
A 16-year-old male from Eagan has been charged with four felony counts of threats of violence (intent to terrorize) in connection with a series of online threats directed at multiple Dakota County high schools, according to the Dakota County Attorney’s Office.
Series of School Threats Across Dakota County Leads to Closures, Juvenile Arrest, and Heightened Police Presence
A series of online threats directed at multiple schools across Dakota and Scott County prompted widespread investigations, temporary school closures, and the arrest of a juvenile suspect, according to information released by law enforcement agencies and school districts over the last few days.
16-Year-Old Arrested After Series of School Threats Across Burnsville and Apple Valley
Law enforcement agencies across Dakota County have arrested a 16-year-old male in connection with a series of school-related threats that disrupted multiple schools in Burnsville, Apple Valley, Eagan, Rosemount, and surrounding communities on Tuesday, December 16.
District 196 Closes Four High Schools, Both Burnsville High Schools Close, Following Additional Social Media Threats
Independent School District 196 has closed all four of its high schools and two additional schools for Tuesday, December 16, 2025, following additional social media threats reported late Monday night and brought to the attention of law enforcement and school administrators.
Eastview & Apple Valley High Schools, Apple Valley Police Investigate Social Media Message; No Credible Threat Identified
Eastview and Apple Valley High School administrators and the Apple Valley Police Department (AVPD) investigated a concerning social media message alleging a potential threat to the school. After a joint review by school officials and law enforcement, authorities determined that no credible threat was made.
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