Police: Alleged swatting call at Cloquet High School

Cloquet Middle and High Schools were given the all-clear on Thursday after an alleged swatting attempt, according to a report from the Cloquet Police Department.

At about 12:16 p.m., Carlton County Dispatch received the report of a bomb threat and a person carrying a rifle at Cloquet High School. Students were evacuated while authorities got to work.

The school resource officer, who was on sight, and other local law enforcement responded and found no evidence. Still, the Duluth Police Department brought in a bomb detection canine to sweep the premises. The dog didn’t find any explosives.

Once the all-clear was given, kids could be picked up or stay in school.

The Cloquet Police Department believes this was a swatting hoax and there was no real threat. Their collaborating with state agencies to gather more information.