"University of Minnesota Responds to Alleged Threat and Resolves Standoff"

The University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus issued an alert for Joseph Mark Rongstad, a Watson man with a history of chemical dependency and mental health issues, after he allegedly posted a threat on social media to "start killing kids." Law enforcement is conducting an active investigation, and students and others are advised to stay clear of the campus. Rongstad, who has a history of legal troubles, is currently the subject of a search.