{"id":9756,"date":"2026-01-13T06:11:04","date_gmt":"2026-01-13T12:11:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=9756"},"modified":"2026-02-22T18:45:34","modified_gmt":"2026-02-23T00:45:34","slug":"moorhead-post-sparks-school-threat-scare-cleared","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/moorhead-post-sparks-school-threat-scare-cleared\/","title":{"rendered":"Moorhead: Post Sparks School Threat Scare, Cleared"},"content":{"rendered":"

Moorhead<\/strong> (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) Moorhead police and Moorhead Area Public Schools responded Monday, Jan. 12, 2026, after a social media post raised concerns about a possible school threat.<\/p>\n

Officials said the post showed a shadow that looked like a gun. Police later confirmed it was a water gun.<\/p>\n

Post reported to officials<\/h2>\n

School officials said the post was taken seriously right away. They activated safety steps used for threats.<\/p>\n

Authorities said the situation involved a Horizon Middle School student. The student was not at school on Monday.<\/p>\n

Item confirmed as a water gun<\/h2>\n

Police said they spoke with the student and family. They confirmed the item in the post was a water gun.<\/p>\n

Officials said there is no known ongoing threat to district schools.<\/p>\n

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Moorhead: Post Sparks School Threat Scare, Cleared<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The student will remain out<\/h2>\n

School officials stated that the student will not return until the investigation is completed.<\/p>\n

Authorities did not release the student\u2019s name. No injuries were reported. Officials did not report any other suspects.<\/p>\n

Officials urge parents to monitor social media<\/h2>\n

The Moorhead police chief urged parents and guardians to stay involved. He said families should monitor their kids’ online activity and talk with them.<\/p>\n

Officials said quick reporting helped them respond fast. They encouraged families to report concerns to trusted adults.<\/p>\n

Resources<\/h2>\n

For district updates, visit Moorhead Area Public Schools<\/a>.<\/p>\n

For public safety information, visit the Moorhead Police Department.<\/p>\n

Minnesota school safety resources are posted by the Minnesota School Safety Center<\/a>.<\/p>\n

I\u2019m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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