Minneapolis police suspect fentanyl played a role in girl's overdose death
A little girl is dead and police think fentanyl fueled the tragedy. Officers say they tried everything, even giving her Narcan, but the 2-year-old didn't survive.
A little girl is dead and police think fentanyl fueled the tragedy. Officers say they tried everything, even giving her Narcan, but the 2-year-old didn't survive.
Police are investigating after they say a toddler fatally overdosed on Tuesday evening at an emergency homeless shelter near downtown Minneapolis.
Almost 650,000 people aged 18 to 64 died of a drug overdose from 2011 to 2021, researchers found.
Authorities are investigating after a 17-year-old girl died from a fentanyl overdose days before the new year.
Cops say they've seen a corresponding decrease in crime, but one area progress hasn't been made is overdose deaths, which spiked to more than 1,000 people in Minnesota last year.
On Thursday, 27 families from across the region — Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska and North and South Dakota — gathered for the second annual "Family Summit" hosted by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration
Hazelden Betty Ford is taking a new approach to helping more people recover from addiction. That's because the CDC says overdose death rates are up 44% for Black people and up 39% for Indigenous people. The data also shows that, in general, people of color are less likely to receive treatment.
Employees plan to check the site's stock at least weekly, reloading supplies as needed. Eventually, the company hopes to expand the project throughout Minneapolis, asking for donations to make that hope a possibility.
One man takes WCCO's Jennifer Mayerle inside his addiction and overdoses and shares what helped him get, and stay, sober.
Fentanyl test strips can detect the presence of the lethal drug in other kinds of drugs, a harm reduction strategy that can save people from the deadly opioid and spare their loved ones unthinkable tragedy at a time when the powerful drug is killing Minnesotans and Americans across the country at an alarming rate.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection has intercepted 8,000 pounds of fentanyl chemical precursors in the past three months, officials say.
Leandro De Niro Rodriguez died after ingesting an oxycodone pill laced with fentanyl, officials said.
A 27-year-old St. Paul woman has pleaded not guilty to felony charges after her 7-year-old daughter died of a fentanyl overdose earlier this year.
A 27-year-old St. Paul woman faces felony charges after her 7-year-old daughter died of a fentanyl overdose. The death occurred amid a child custody dispute within the family.
The county sheriff's office says the incident happened Saturday evening. Officials were summoned when alerted to an unresponsive man in the cell block.
During the coronavirus pandemic, federal agencies changed rules to allow qualified clinicians to remotely prescribe buprenorphine, even to new patients.
Authorities say a Mankato man was arrested Tuesday after investigators connected him to a non-fatal opioid overdose.
Boiling certain medications can be harmful to breathe, let alone eat, the agency warned.
The CDC said the drop in life expectancy was largely driven by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The pair spent 17 days biking from Minnesota to Maine, traveled through seven states, one Canadian province and averaged 85 miles a day.
Our dry, comfortable stretch continues Sunday, with more sunshine and pleasant temps in the 70s in the Twin Cities.
There have been small shifts as Biden draws more Trump opposition; but Trump holds edge on many qualities.
Total student loan debt in the U.S. is now nearly $1.8 trillion, and experts say young people are delaying buying homes and starting families because of it. So, what could the lives of students look like when they graduate debt-free?
Award-winning chef Ann Kim's popular restaurant in Uptown was vandalized overnight.
Award-winning chef Ann Kim's popular restaurant in Uptown was vandalized overnight.
The University of Minnesota police are investigating a shooting that happened just before 7 p.m. Saturday.
In an effort to combat car thefts, KIA plans on hosting another security upgrade clinic at the Mall of America on Saturday and Sunday.
Local woman was attacked and carjacked in broad daylight while walking along Lagoon Avenue near Bde Maka Ska on Sunday.
New "text-for-safety" feature on Metro Transit buses and trains already sees success as crimes falls by nearly 8%.
The ship started taking on water after it struck something underwater in Lake Superior.
Two people are dead following a crash Thursday evening northwest of the Twin Cities.
The Hubbard County Sheriff's Office says it responded to a possible drowning at Starlight Bay Resort on Eighth Crow Wing Lake in Nevis Township shortly before 6 p.m. on May 30.
A Massachusetts man is going viral on TikTok after TSA pulled him aside at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International for having a carry-on full of SPAM.
According to the state revenue department, fewer than 80 applications went through successfully on Wednesday. As of Thursday afternoon, there is no timeline for the application process to reopen for new users.
Wednesday marks the 125th anniversary of the "New Richmond Cyclone" of 1899, which, to this day, remains the deadliest tornado in Wisconsin's history.
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers' new legislative maps have given Democrats hope of regaining the majority in the state Assembly for the first time in 14 years.
A group of World War II veterans flew out of Wisconsin this week on their way Normandy, France for the 80th anniversary of D-Day.
Two groups of investigative journalists have filed a lawsuit in the hopes of forcing the Wisconsin Department of Justice to divulge names, birth dates and disciplinary records of every police officer in the state.
A law that drew massive protests and made Wisconsin the center of a national fight over union rights has returned to court, facing a new challenge from teachers and public workers brought after the state's Supreme Court flipped to liberal control.
A 101-year-old soldier helped win World War II, but more recently he's taken his talents to the internet.
The first Tribal college and university in a major U.S. city will have its grand opening Thursday in Minneapolis.
Father Mike Sullivan has been pastor of St. Joseph The Worker in Maple Grove for 24 years and making homemade sweet spreads for almost as long.
Loss of any kind is hard, but losing someone to suicide can be especially complicated, and knowing how to support someone through it can be tough too.
Yolanda Denson-Byers is where she always knew she would be. Her vocation is head pastor at Shepherd of the Hills Church in Edina.
There have been small shifts as Biden draws more Trump opposition; but Trump holds edge on many qualities.
In a speech on democracy, the president connected D-Day to supporting Ukraine’s fight for freedom.
Gov. Tim Walz on Friday officially called a special election for a state Senate seat vacated by Sen. Kelly Morrison, who stepped down to focus on her congressional campaign.
A North Dakota law banning gender-affirming care for children will continue to be enforced pending a court challenge, but any kids whose treatments began before the law took effect in April 2023 can keep getting the care.
Justice Clarence Thomas has formally disclosed two trips he took with Republican megadonor Harlan Crow in 2019.
Results from a recent survey put out by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development show that job vacancies have dropped nearly 24.7% over the last year.
The windy weather may have affected turnout, but the return of Downtown Thursdays to downtown Minneapolis has given many hope for the energy needed to revitalize the corridor.
Orange cones and dust mark much of northeast Minneapolis along East Hennepin Avenue.
According to the state revenue department, fewer than 80 applications went through successfully on Wednesday. As of Thursday afternoon, there is no timeline for the application process to reopen for new users.
The planned launch of applications for an e-bike rebate program in Minnesota has been postponed due to a technical snafu.
Award-winning chef Ann Kim's popular restaurant in Uptown was vandalized overnight.
The University of Minnesota police are investigating a shooting that happened just before 7 p.m. Saturday.
In an effort to combat car thefts, KIA plans on hosting another security upgrade clinic at the Mall of America on Saturday and Sunday.
Local woman was attacked and carjacked in broad daylight while walking along Lagoon Avenue near Bde Maka Ska on Sunday.
New "text-for-safety" feature on Metro Transit buses and trains already sees success as crimes falls by nearly 8%.
The strain is "very, very similar" to the JN.1 variant from earlier this year.
A North Dakota law banning gender-affirming care for children will continue to be enforced pending a court challenge, but any kids whose treatments began before the law took effect in April 2023 can keep getting the care.
Lab tests have confirmed highly pathogenic avian influenza in a dairy herd in Benson County, the Minnesota Board of Animal Health said.
June is Men's Health Month — a time to maybe remind that guy in your life to take better care of himself. That's especially important since the numbers show that men do not live as long as women.
FDA advisers cited a variety of concerns with the trials submitted by Lykos Therapeutics as part of the application.
Two Minnesota colleges are the first schools in the state to be featured in a national TV show highlighting life on campus.
Pat Sajak, who hosted "Wheel of Fortune" for 41 years, will hand the reins over to Ryan Seacrest.
Friday's concert at the Dakota will feature sounds from Prince's early beginning until the late 2000s — tunes any Prince fan would love to move to.
Parton said the show will have "many original songs" and all the fan favorites are included in the score.
The Minnesota Timberwolves avoided the sweep with a Game 4 win over the Mavericks in Dallas Tuesday, giving fans a thrill and the "Inside the NBA" crew the chills.
Liam Fraser scored his first career goal to help FC Dallas earn a 1-1 draw with Minnesota United.
Rowdy Tellez homered and drove in three runs and six Pittsburgh relievers kept the Twins in check as the Pirates beat Minnesota 4-0.
Mitch Keller pitched six scoreless innings to win his sixth straight start, Oneil Cruz homered for a second consecutive night and the Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Minnesota Twins 3-0.
Kahleah Copper buried a 3-pointer with less than a second remaining, scoring 34 points to rally Phoenix to an 81-80 victory over the Western Conference-leading Minnesota Lynx in Brittney Griner's return to the Mercury.
The U.S. women, who have won every gold medal in women's basketball since the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, expect to field a star-packed team.
In just five months, voters will head to the polls to vote for the next president of the United States. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy looks at the potential impact after Donald Trump's conviction on 34 felony counts.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Minnesota is the fifth worst state for tick-borne illnesses. But after the mild winter the state just saw, ticks could get much worse than usual.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Minnesota is the fifth worst state for tick-borne illnesses. But after the mild winter the state just saw, ticks could get much worse than usual. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Janet Jarnefeld, who specializes in tick vector services for the Metro Mosquito Control District.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Minnesota is the fifth worst state for tick-borne illnesses. But after the mild winter the state just saw, ticks could get much worse than usual. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with M Health Fairview's Dr. Maggie Kappelman about tick bites and tick-borne illnesses.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Minnesota is the fifth worst state for tick-borne illnesses. But after the mild winter the state just saw, ticks could get much worse than usual. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Dr. Jennifer Granick, with the University of Minnesota Veterinary School, about how ticks can harm your pets.
Native Americans, Swedish immigrants and even cattle thieves have all taken shelter in a little spot along the St. Croix River.
Claws, scales, teeth and tails: There's a place in Medford where alligators and snakes have taken over.
It's a rite of spring in the town of Atwater. When the weather gets warm, the racers get racing. But at this track, the vehicle of choice is a go-kart and most of the competition is too young for a driver's license.
Minnesotans like to explore, and now they'll have a chance to step into caves that haven't been explored in half a century.
John Lauritsen looks at how a Breezy Point barn went from housing buffalo and cattle to hosting customers and wedding parties.
It's one of the nation's largest pride celebrations, but as Andy Otto with Twin Cities Pride explains, it wasn't always that way.
June is Men's Health Month — a time to maybe remind that guy in your life to take better care of himself. That's especially important since the numbers show that men do not live as long as women.
If you grew up across Minnesota or Wisconsin, there's a good chance you've either had your own encounter with a deer on the road or have a story connected to a friend or family member.
The summer travel season is now in full swing. And while the average cost of a flight is down compared to last year, there are still ways to save.
Boating creates $6.9 billion a year for the state's economy, supporting nearly 26,000 jobs and more than 700 businesses. Every year in Minnesota, more than $1 billion is spent on new boats, engines, trailers, and accessories.
Minnesotans were delighted by an otherworldly light show Friday night that was on a level the state hadn't seen in nearly two decades.
Many Minnesotans were treated to a stunning double rainbow on Thursday.
Nicolae Miu, a 54-year-old man from Prior, Lake, Minnesota was found guilty of six criminal charges, including first-degree reckless homicide. Miu's trial lasted eight days in a Hudson, Wisconsin courtroom.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
An early spring snowstorm made for many beautiful sights across the state of Minnesota over the weekend.
Our dry, comfortable stretch continues Sunday, with more sunshine and pleasant temps in the 70s in the Twin Cities.
In Minnesota, weather can be all over the place. Here at WCCO, we want to give you what you need to prepare for what's happening next.
Expect more sunshine and pleasant temperatures in the 70s on Sunday.
WCCO-TV meteorologist Lisa Meadows says that Sunday will be beautiful, though temps will be slightly below average. Monday will have a very similar feel to Saturday and Sunday. As we head into Tuesday, our next chance of rain appears. But by the middle of next week we could see temps in the 80s
The recent rain has cause rivers to rise, leading to trails and parks to temporarily close. Boating is also impacted.
The ship started taking on water after it struck something underwater in Lake Superior.
A man was shot on the University of Minnesota campus Saturday, police said.
According to an Instagram post, someone threw a large cement slab and a can of paint through the window.
Together they raised just under $14,000 for World Bicycle Relief, a nonprofit that kept them going over the three week trip.
Executive director and cofounder Sarah Kroenke talks about the mission of the club and the camp.