Elderly Man Arrested for Threatening Comments in Willmar, Minnesota Store

In the small town of Willmar, Minnesota, a 72-year-old man was arrested by police after making threatening comments inside a local business. The incident occurred just after 2 p.m., and was prompted by a 911 call from an employee of the business on South First Street. According to reports, the man had previously visited the store and made threats to return with a gun.

The caller also informed authorities that the man was from Danube, located approximately 25 miles south of Willmar. He was taken into custody at the Kandiyohi County Jail, where he remains in custody as of now without any charges filed against him. Fortunately, no one was injured in the incident, and employees were evacuated from the building following the 911 call.

This story was reported by WCCO Staff, a team of skilled journalists who provide up-to-date coverage on local news in Minnesota.