Benson High evacuated after 'terroristic threats'

December 16, 2017 at 10:42PM

A basketball tournament resumed at Benson High School on Saturday, a day after the school was evacuated during a game after someone made "direct terroristic threats" against the school.

Police in the western Minnesota town said the person believed to be responsible for the threats was arrested and that there is no danger to the public.

The incident remains under investigation.

A boys' basketball invitational was underway shortly before 7 p.m. Friday when police were informed of threats made against the school and students. The tournament was abruptly stopped.

The basketball tournament resumed Saturday afternoon, according to the Benson School District.

Benson police were assisted by deputies with Swift and Grant counties and the Minnesota State Patrol.

Miguel Otárola

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