DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - Ordean East Middle School and Congdon Elementary were placed under a ‘secure status protocol’ due to a mountain lion in the area.

On Wednesday, parents received a notification that Congdon is in Secure Status as classes continued as normal inside the building.

Students and staff remained inside as a precaution, though it was lifted later in the afternoon.

Parents received notification around 2:00 p.m. that release will continue as normal, and students were cleared to be released from school.

The school administration did note that if students typically walk home from school, parents are welcome to pick up their children.

According to the Duluth Police Department, the police department was in communication with the Minnesota DNR, which is also aware

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