District 196 Schools Closed Due to Threats

Why this matters: The closure of an entire school district impacts students, families, and staff, causing disruption to daily routines and raising concerns about safety and security. It also highlights the increasing challenges schools face in maintaining a safe learning environment.

Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan ISD 196, one of Minnesota's largest school districts, made the decision to close all schools out of an abundance of caution following threats to multiple schools. The district has not released specific details about the nature of the threats, but has confirmed that law enforcement is involved and actively investigating. This closure comes shortly after weather-related closures and delays due to a significant snowstorm, compounding the disruption for families in the district.

In December, high schools in District 196, along with neighboring Burnsville High School, closed for a day due to threats. A 16-year-old from Eagan was charged with four counts of threats of violence with intent to terrorize, though police did not find weapons in a search of the teen’s family’s home and did not believe he had access to weapons.

The situation is developing, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.

The schools are closed due to threats received at multiple schools within the district.

Yes, law enforcement is actively investigating the threats.

The district has not yet announced when schools will reopen. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.

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