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Parents of student who brought THC-laced candy to Moorhead school charged with felonies

Martin Hulst, 44 and Amanda Hulst, 43. Courtesy Clay County Jail.MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Investigations are ongoing into what led twelve students at Horizon Middle School to become ill after they consumed what was described as candy. “School staff and emergency responders responded quickly to provide care. During the follow-up investigation, officers executed a search warrant in the 1100 block…

“People of Interest” identified in one of northeastern Minnesota’s wildfires

Tourist staple Betty's Pies reopens as the Stewart Trail Fire is 100% contained

CROW WING CO., Minn. (KVRR/FOX9) — Minnesota DNR says they have identified the origin of the Flanders Fire and have identified “people of interest” in connection to the fire. That is the wildfire burning near Breezy Point in Crow Wing County. Investigators say they have also identified the origin of the fire near the north shore of Flanders Lake. Now,…

Justice Theodora Gaïtas appointed next Chief Justice of Minnesota Supreme Court

ST. PAUL (KVRR) — There are some big moves underway for the Minnesota Supreme Court. Gov. Tim Walz has appointed Justice Theodora Gaïtas to Serve as Chief Justice when Natalie Hudson retires in September. Gaitas previously served as a judge on the Minnesota Court of Appeals and as a judge in the Fourth Judicial District. Three current members of the…

Man shot in Bemidji Township last week being treated in Fargo, teen suspect arrested

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A man shot in Bemidji Township last Friday is being treated in Fargo and the teen suspect is in custody. 18-year-old Ray Tahahawah was identified as the suspect and later located by Red Lake Law Enforcement within Red Lake Nation. He was taken into custody and charges are pending through Beltrami County Attorney’s Office. The name…

Gov. Walz visits Two Harbors to survey wildfire fighting efforts

Man arrested for firing shot at wildfire fighting airplane near Orr, MN

TWO HARBORS, Minn. (KVRR/FOX9) — Gov. Tim Walz visits northeastern Minnesota to survey wildfire damage firsthand as authorities continue to gain control of several blazes. He traveled to Two Harbors to see the impact of the Stewart Trail Fire, which has burned roughly 355 acres and destroyed 34 structures, including homes and outbuildings. The fire is now more than 60%…

94th Minnesota Legislative Session wraps up after three months

ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR) — Minnesota legislators wrapped up the 94th Legislative Session after three months of work in St. Paul. This session passed various bills, which included building an Office of Inspector General, funding for the Hennepin County Medical Center, and a $40 million longstanding housing assistance program to help Minnesotans pay their rent or mortgage. Moorhead Sen. Rob…