University of Minnesota issues alert for Watson man after alleged threat

MINNEAPOLIS - A search is underway for 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" on the Twin Cities campus of the University of Minnesota.

The U issued an alert for Joseph Mark Rongstad, 41, alleging he posted the threat early Thursday.

Chippewa County Sheriff Derek Olson posted on Facebook that his department is conducting an active investigation in response to the alleged threat. Sheriff's officers were unable to locate Rongstad at his Watson home, WCCO News reported.

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