Bomb threat disrupts classes at the University of St. Thomas

By JOE KELLY

A bomb threat surfaced at the University of St. Thomas on Wednesday morning, the Star Tribune reported.

The University of St. Thomas Public Safety tweeted that the threat targeted McNeely Hall, but surrounding buildings are being evacuated as well. Students and faculty were redirected to other parts of campus while parents of students were emailed and said they could pick up their students if needed, according to KARE 11.

5 Eye Witness News reported the St. Paul Bomb Squad and the FBI are helping with the investigation but the threat is no longer immediate, according to the university. Authorities did not indicate the severity of the threat.

The bomb threat was discovered around 10:20 a.m., the Star Tribune reported. However, classes at the evacuated halls are scheduled to resume at 1 p.m., according to KARE 11.