Spring Lake Park Schools Shut After Suspected Ransomware Attack

According to Spring Lake Park Today, Spring Lake Park Schools in Minnesota were forced to close on 13 April 2026 due to a suspected ransomware attack that disrupted the district’s computer systems. The report notes that local authorities are investigating the cybersecurity incident, and the district shut down all school buildings and computer networks as a safety precaution. Officials detected the attack early on Monday, prompting the immediate shutdown of systems.

No further details have been provided about the nature of the attack or the extent of any data breach, but the district is working closely with local law enforcement and cybersecurity experts to investigate and restore systems. The post also indicates that the closure affects all schools in the district as a precautionary measure.