Near Two Harbors, 34 structures burned and Highway 61 closed; in Crow Wing County, a 1,600-acre fire sparked evacuations

MPR News helps you turn down the noise and build shared understanding. Turn up your support for this public resource and keep trusted journalism accessible to all. 

Turn Up Your Support

About 10 students at a Moorhead middle school got sick Monday after eating candy that police believe contained THC.

The Moorhead Police Department said in a statement that two students from Horizon Middle School were sent to a medical facility and the rest were sent home. 

The department said in a statement that they are investigating the incident, but the students involved are not cooperating with officers. Charges will be pursued “if possible.”

A police spokesperson told MPR News officers believe the candy contained THC, the main compound in cannabis that gets people high, because of the students' reactions when observed by officers and medical personnel.

Police Chief Chris Helmick urged parents to remind their children about the importance of not consuming unknown substances. 

“This is a really unfortunate situation,” he said in a statement. “As a parent with children in the (Moorhead Areas Public School) system, I understand and relate to the concerns being raised within our community. We will continue to work with Moorhead Area Public Schools as we investigate the incident and determine how we can prevent something like this from happening again.”

Late last year, a student at the same school was arrested for 

NewsPartners

Homepage

Minnesota News

Fargo-Moorhead News

Harshawn Ratanpal

Author

Two Horizon Middle School students were sent to a medical facility after consuming candy that police believe contained THC, the compound in cannabis that gets people high. Another eight students were sent home.

A red brick sign that reads "Horizon Middle School East Campus."

Moorhead middle school students sick from THC candy, police say

Go Deeper.

Like this?

News you can use in your inbox