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Dear MCAD Community,

Yesterday, we shared information about a threatening email that had been received by several members of the MCAD community and reported to law enforcement.

Since then, we have learned from the FBI and our law enforcement partners that similar messages were sent to multiple institutions across the region and appear to be part of a broader swatting or hoax effort. At this time, there is no known credible threat to the MCAD campus.

Dear MCAD Community,

Earlier today, several members of the MCAD community received an email containing language that referenced potential violence on campus.

We immediately reported the message to law enforcement and are actively coordinating with our public safety partners to assess and monitor the situation. We are taking this matter seriously and will continue to follow guidance from law enforcement and provide updates if circumstances change.

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On Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at approximately 3:35 p.m., a resident student reported a motor vehicle theft to MCAD Campus Safety. The vehicle, described as a green Subaru Impreza, had been parked on Stevens Avenue near campus.

The student reported last seeing the vehicle at approximately 5:00 p.m. on Monday, May 11, 2026. After discovering the vehicle was no longer present, the student checked with the Minneapolis impound lot due to nearby street paving activity and confirmed the vehicle had not been towed. A police report has since been filed.