>>Moorhead Parents Arrested After Students Become Ill After Consuming THC
(Moorhead, MN) — Parents of a Moorhead middle school student are facing felony drug charges after several students became sick from consuming THC products at school. Police say 40-year-old Martin and 43-year-old Amanda Hulst were arrested Wednesday after investigators linked them to THC-infused candy brought to Horizon Middle School earlier this week. About a dozen students reported nausea after eating the products. Authorities later searched the family’s Moorhead home and say they found illegal amounts of THC products, psychedelic mushrooms, and large amounts of cash. Police say children living in the home were referred to Clay County Social Services.
>>Man Stabbed in Duluth, Suspect Arrested
(Duluth, MN) — Police in Duluth are investigating a stabbing late this morning (Wed) in the Central Hillside neighborhood. Officers say a man was located with a stab wound and taken to the hospital for treatment. A 23-year-old suspect was arrested a short time later. He’s jailed pending second-degree assault charges. No word on the current medical condition of the victim.
>>Three Arrested in Drug Bust in St. Louis County
(Gilbert, MN) – Three people are facing charges after a large drug bust in the city of Gilbert in St. Louis County. During the execution of search warrants, members of the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office and the Lake Superior Violent Offender Task Force uncovered approximately 19.5 pounds of meth, 1.2 pounds of cocaine and nearly $22,000 dollars in cash. The suspects are identified as 43-year-old Winston Wilson, 60-year-old Candice Miller and 42-year-old Angela Cerney. Bail was set between $300,000 and $500,000 at their arraignment today in St. Louis County 6th District Court.
>>AG Ellison Suing Department of Education
(St. Paul, MN) — Attorney General Keith Ellison is suing the U.S. Department of Education over a new federal student loan rule that could limit borrowing access for students pursuing certain professional degrees. Ellison joined a coalition of attorneys general arguing the rule unlawfully narrows the definition of “professional degree,” potentially impacting programs like physical therapy, physician assistant studies, advanced nursing, and speech-language pathology. The lawsuit claims the changes could worsen healthcare workforce shortages and create new financial barriers for students already enrolled in graduate programs.
>>Walz Touts Bipartisan Deal to Boost HCMC funding
(Minneapolis, MN) — Minnesota leaders are praising a bipartisan deal to shore up finances at Hennepin County Medical Center, calling it a critical investment in care statewide. Governor Tim Walz says HCMC isn’t just a metro hospital—it’s a resource for communities across Minnesota, providing trauma services and specialty care many smaller hospitals depend on. Lawmakers approved the more than 700-million-dollar package during a divided session—sending 205 million dollars immediately, with another 500 million available over the next five years. Walz says the deal ensures HCMC remains financially stable and shows bipartisan cooperation is still possible.
>>University of Minnesota Launches New Center to Advance Microelectronics and Semiconductor Industries
(Minneapolis, MN) — The University of Minnesota is partnering with Polar Semiconductor and Honeywell Aerospace to launch a new Spin Technology Center aimed at strengthening Minnesota’s growing semiconductor industry. The $5.7 million project received nearly $2.9 million from the state’s Minnesota Forward Fund, with matching support from industry partners. The center will focus on developing quantum spintronic devices, including advanced magnetic sensors and memory storage technology used in fields like biomedical devices, industrial automation, automotive systems, and space applications. Officials say the project is designed to help position Minnesota as a leader in next-generation microelectronics research and manufacturing.
