Threat Made Toward Twin Cities School: Police Investigate

STILLWATER, MN — Authorities are investigating after a threat was made toward a school in the east Twin Cities metro area, and a suspicious man was reported the next day.

On Wednesday evening, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office received information regarding a threat towards the St. Croix Preparatory Academy. Police are currently investigating this case, but are "confident there is no current danger to any students."

On Thursday, around 4 p.m., the Washington County Sheriff’s Office was called to St. Croix Preparatory Academy on a report of a suspicious person in a field outside the school. Staff inside the school activated a lock-down procedure in coordination with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office to ensure the safety of the students.

No one matching the description was located during an extensive search of the school property and surrounding area, police said. This incident extended the school day until it was determined the described person was not on or near the school premises.

Authorities also determined that the threat currently being investigated and the suspicious person call are not related, according to a news release.

In the coming days, an increased law enforcement presence will be at the school. The Washington County Sheriff’s Office and St. Croix Preparatory Academy stated that they take "threats of school safety seriously and are working in partnership to provide a safe learning environment."