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.

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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.

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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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