A bomb threat phoned in during the Minnesota Twins’ Sunday afternoon game at Target Field turned out to be a false alarm, according to Minneapolis police, after a full sweep of the ballpark turned up nothing. The call came in around 12:30 p.m., and officers kept the game going while they quietly went to work behind the scenes. No suspicious items were found and no arrests have been made.
Bomb Squad Scours Ballpark, Twins Declare Stadium Safe
The Minneapolis Police Department said the caller claimed there were bombs “at and around Target Field,” triggering an extensive search by MPD’s Bomb Unit and K-9 handlers throughout the stadium. As reported by KSTP, a Twins spokesperson said the team, working closely with law enforcement, “conducted an extensive search and determined the ballpark to be safe.” In other words, fans got a tense backstory to their Sunday baseball without ever leaving their seats.
How Game-Day Security Is Set Up
Target Field does not just wing it on security. City records show the Minneapolis Police Department routinely provides Bomb Unit technicians and K-9 handlers for large events at the stadium, according to a Minneapolis City Council agenda. That setup is part of standard event-security planning and is designed to let games and concerts continue, when safe, after thorough sweeps. Visible K-9 teams and technical checks at the gates are regular features at high-attendance events, even when there is no specific threat.
Investigation Still Open
MPD said the case remains under investigation and reiterated that no arrests have been made. Investigators are reviewing the call and any available evidence, according to KSTP. Officials have not revealed any details about who made the threat or why, leaving that mystery for detectives to solve rather than the fans in the stands.
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