Howard was set to take the football field against Brainerd on Saturday, but the game has been cancelled.
Brainerd High officials said, "The safety of our students, staff, and community is our top priority. Due to circumstances outside of our schools and with recommendations from local law enforcement agencies and principals, the district has made the decision to cancel The Howard School and Brainerd School football game scheduled for Saturday.
"We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate everyone's understanding as we work to ensure the safety of everyone in our community."