 Trek North Junior and Senior High School in Bemidji was in soft lockdown mode today after rumors of a potential threat circulated on social media. According to Trek North Executive Director Kristin Gustafson, on February 5th, the student who was suspended told a friend he was going to shoot up the school. Tuesday, as students returned to class after a long holiday weekend, rumors began to stir on social media, prompting parents to contact the school. In light of what has happened recently around the country, Gustafson said they aired on the side of caution. Throughout the day, police were present and were monitoring the doors. The school also had an increased staff presence and restricted students from leaving for open campus. The police did a threat assessment and a safety check and the threat was deemed not viable. Trek North will hold a meeting tomorrow night at 5.30 for parents and guardians who may have questions or concerns. If you enjoyed this segment of Lakeland News, please consider making a tax-deductible contribution to Lakeland PBS.