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Waubun student 'person of interest' in school bomb threat

Waubun/Ogema/White Earth School officials, along with the Mahnomen County Sheriff's Department, developed a person of interest in Tuesday's bomb threat that resulted in the high school being evacuated.

Waubun/Ogema/White Earth School officials, along with the Mahnomen County Sheriff's Department, developed a person of interest in Tuesday's bomb threat that resulted in the high school being evacuated.

According to a press release from the sheriff's office, a 15-year-old student of the district was interviewed and subsequently made admissions to the threat.

He is currently receiving a mental health evaluation, after which a decision will be made on his custodial status.

Reports will be forwarded to the Mahnomen County Attorney's Office for consideration of charges, if any.

Paula Quam joined InForum as its managing digital editor in 2019. She grew up in Glyndon, Minnesota, just outside of Fargo.
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