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3 arrested in connection with fire at former Eagan middle school
By Kyle Brown at KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· June 25, 2026
· 1 min read
Eagan police say they arrested three people who were inside a decommissioned middle school that caught fire Wednesday night.
According to Eagan Police Sgt. Dave Streefland, officers were patrolling near the former Metcalf Middle School on Diffley Road when they saw a broken window and smoke. T...
Key takeaway Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Public Schools shuttered Metcalf Middle School in 2020 due to declining enrollment.
Why this matters in The Minneapolis
The arrest of three individuals in connection with the fire at the former Metcalf Middle School in Eagan raises concerns about the safety and security of vacant buildings in the Twin Cities area. As the investigation into the potential arson incident continues, residents may wonder about the fate of other shuttered schools and buildings in the region. The fact that the building suffered severe smoke and water damage, rendering it unsafe for occupancy, also highlights the potential consequences of such incidents. In Minneapolis , where declining enrollment has also led to school closures, city officials may need to reassess their strategies for securing and repurposing vacant buildings to prevent similar incidents. The involvement of the Deputy State Fire Marshal in the investigation also underscores the need for coordination between local and state authorities in addressing potential arson cases.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 25, 2026 ·
Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Eagan police say they arrested three people who were inside a decommissioned middle school that caught fire Wednesday night.
According to Eagan Police Sgt. Dave Streefland, officers were patrolling near the former Metcalf Middle School on Diffley Road when they saw a broken window and smoke. T...
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