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Lino Lakes schools locked down amid police standoff

Centennial Middle School and Blue Heron Elementary in Lino Lakes were placed on lockdown Thursday afternoon as police responded to an active standoff nearby.[1]

The Anoka County Sheriff's Office described the situation as an "active incident" tied to a standoff on Snow Owl Lane.[1] Chopper video showed law-enforcement vehicles at a house with a broken front door, and officials have not released the cause of the standoff or the identities of those involved.[1]

More details—including whether anyone has been arrested or injured—have not been disclosed as authorities continue working at the scene.[1]

  1. FOX 9
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  • Centennial Middle School and Blue Heron Elementary School in Lino Lakes were ordered into lockdown Thursday afternoon.
  • The Anoka County Sheriff's Office described the situation as an 'active incident' tied to a standoff on Snow Owl Lane.
  • Chopper video showed law-enforcement vehicles at a home with a broken front door, but officials have not disclosed the cause of the standoff or identities of those involved.

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June 04, 2026