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At Northwoods Haven, they hope providing free, timely intervention now will lead to better outcomes.
The FDA is warning the public about "gas station heroin," or products that contain tianeptine, an opioid alternative prescribed as an antidepressant in some countries.
A troubling incident unfolding on the streets of Minneapolis resulted in the discovery of dangerous drugs and an infant in need of help.
A Minneapolis police officer's quick thinking likely saved a baby's life. That office sat down with WCCO's Ubah Ali to talk about the rescue.
The Minnesota Commerce Committee held a hearing for a new bill that would ban the sale of flavored nitrous oxide cannisters, also known as "whippets," on Tuesday.
RockBridge Treatment and Recovery aims to change the withdrawal experience, turning a negative situation into one of connection and understanding.
The recent two-day lockdown at Stillwater caused by an inmate smoking an unknown substance underscored the limits of the mail pilot program and the risks of persistent drug smuggling.
A spokesperson for the Federal Bureau of Prisons confirmed Thursday that the Waseca Federal Correctional Institution was placed on "modified operations" on Sept. 4 after nine inmates were sent to a local hospital for "exhibiting signs of drug use."
A group of people from Twin Cities churches walked the streets of north Minneapolis Sunday spreading a message of hope.
A couple dozen people from Twin Cities churches walked the streets of north Minneapolis Sunday spreading a message of hope.
There's a new tactic to try and get light rail trains back on track. Last year, we showed you footage of people using hard drugs out in the open. Our David Schuman shows us how a former addict is helping tackle this problem.
With the guilty verdict in the federal gun trial, Hunter Biden became the first child of a president to be convicted.
Daily marijuana users now outnumber daily drinkers for the first time ever, according to a new report.
Pawsitive Recovery places the pets of people struggling with substance abuse into foster families who can temporarily care for them while their owners get help.
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.
Allen's clean humor is focused on marriage and family, but he's also sharing how he once battled alcohol and cocaine addiction and how he got his biggest break in the business thanks to the internet.
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.
WCCO's Allen Henry explains the police policy change in Minneapolis and the reason behind it.
The mayor says the order is aimed at helping people.
Minneapolis police will spend less time investigating and arresting people who use psychedelic mushrooms.
"What we have done here is we have created a circle of both giving paraphernalia and allowing people to come back to services without fear, so we can lower infection, so we can bring people to treatment," said Edward Krumpotich, a harm reduction advocate.
The number of general employees testing positive for marijuana following an on-the-job accident has hit a 25-year high.
Lehman is Minnesota's most accomplished golfer with five PGA Tour wins.
A Spooner, Wisconsin teenager had a dream of operating his own bait shop this summer. But two weeks after he opened, Max McKinney's business was shut down due to zoning laws.
"The Late Show" franchise will "end its historic run in May 2026 at the end of the broadcast season," CBS said.
A summer music festival that drew thousands to the riverfront last year is about to rock the Minnesota's capital city again.
Police say Deshon Kanye Gregory, 20, may be armed and not to approach him.
A summer music festival that drew thousands to the riverfront last year is about to rock the Minnesota's capital city again.
Police say Deshon Kanye Gregory, 20, may be armed and not to approach him.
New surveillance video shows the moment a gunman involved in a shooting spree last week in St. Paul fired into a restaurant, injuring two people.
Scott Jensen, the Minnesota gubernatorial nominee who lost the 2022 election to incumbent Democratic Gov. Tim Walz, announced Thursday he will run for the office again.
A 43-year-old woman was killed late Wednesday afternoon in a crash in the east Twin Cities metro, according to the Minnesota State Patrol.
Lehman is Minnesota's most accomplished golfer with five PGA Tour wins.
Scott Jensen, the Minnesota gubernatorial nominee who lost the 2022 election to incumbent Democratic Gov. Tim Walz, announced Thursday he will run for the office again.
State Sen. Nicole Mitchell, who is accused of burglarizing her stepmother's Detroit Lakes home, took the stand on the third day of testimony.
The burglary trial of Democratic Minnesota state Sen. Nicole Mitchell enters its third day of testimony on Thursday and the case could soon be presented to the jury.
The town of Sedan, Minnesota, has gone out of its way to celebrate an every-day household item.
A Spooner, Wisconsin teenager had a dream of operating his own bait shop this summer. But two weeks after he opened, Max McKinney's business was shut down due to zoning laws.
Wisconsin election officials have found that the former Madison city clerk broke five election laws during the 2020 presidential election.
A Wisconsin judge has approved releasing a woman from a mental hospital, more than a decade after she nearly killed a classmate to please the fictional horror character Slender Man.
New video shows the aftermath of a bear attack, and gunshots, in western Wisconsin.
Wisconsin's race for governor is hitting the airwaves more than a year before voting begins.
A Spooner, Wisconsin teenager had a dream of operating his own bait shop this summer. But two weeks after he opened, Max McKinney's business was shut down due to zoning laws.
Abang Yoli's chef Jamie Yoo didn't know until he was a teenager that he wanted to be in a kitchen.
A young man with a heart as big as his smile dedicated a hot summer day to helping others like him. Joe Carr has been organizing an annual fundraiser by setting up a lemonade stand in Richfield for a decade now.
For 78 years in St. Paul, neighbors have lined the streets of St. Anthony Park each Independence Day, claiming a patch of grass to take part of Minnesota's longest-running Fourth of July Tradition: Fourth in the Park.
Through each limb and downed power line, organizers visualized one of the city's largest summer events, the 81st annual Water Carnival, happening on time.
Minnesotans are more frustrated than normal as an increased road construction season forces delays and closures.
Wisconsin election officials have found that the former Madison city clerk broke five election laws during the 2020 presidential election.
President Trump has been diagnosed with a minor vein condition known as chronic venous insufficiency after he noticed swelling in his legs.
Minnesotans are more frustrated than normal as an increased road construction season forces delays and closures. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Anne Meyer with Minnesota Department of Transportation to answer your burning construction questions.
Minnesota Democratic state Sen. Nicole Mitchell, who is accused of burglarizing her stepmother's Detroit Lakes home, has taken the stand on the third day of testimony.
According to a report by Coresight Research, 62% of shoppers say they'll begin back-to-school shopping before August, up over 8 percentage points from last year.
The Minneapolis City Council approved changes to its tobacco ordinance on Thursday, raising prices on e-cigarettes and tightening restrictions on retailers.
A pool contractor at the center of a WCCO investigation was expected to change his plea to guilty on Wednesday. Instead, he changed attorneys.
Cafe & Bar Lurcat, a longtime destination near Loring Park in Minneapolis, will close at the end of this summer, as announced Tuesday by its owners. It is another from a growing list of Twin Cities restaurant staples that are calling it quits.
A Minnesota meat processing plant is voluntarily recalling multiple products that may be contaminated with bacteria that can cause a "potentially serious disease," the state agriculture department said.
Police say Deshon Kanye Gregory, 20, may be armed and not to approach him.
Wisconsin election officials have found that the former Madison city clerk broke five election laws during the 2020 presidential election.
Addison entered a nolo contendere plea to wet reckless driving upon a highway, according to Los Angeles County court records. Two drunken driving charges against him were dismissed.
New surveillance video shows the moment a gunman involved in a shooting spree last week in St. Paul fired into a restaurant, injuring two people.
A Wisconsin judge has approved releasing a woman from a mental hospital, more than a decade after she nearly killed a classmate to please the fictional horror character Slender Man.
Federal agents are investigating a "massive scheme to defraud" Minnesota's Housing Stabilization Services program, according to court documents.
The Minnesota Nurses Association, which represents 15,000 nurses across 13 hospitals, says the new contract addresses staffing, workplace safety and fair wages.
Many Southeast, Southern and West Coast states are likely seeing an increase in COVID cases.
A warm, wet summer weather means wild mushrooms are multiplying, and poison control calls are increasing.
At Northwoods Haven, they hope providing free, timely intervention now will lead to better outcomes.
"The Late Show" franchise will "end its historic run in May 2026 at the end of the broadcast season," CBS said.
A summer music festival that drew thousands to the riverfront last year is about to rock the Minnesota's capital city again.
Connie Francis was a wholesome pop star of the 1950s and '60s whose personal life was filled with heartbreak and tragedy.
Most of the longtime HGTV makeover series was shot in the Twin Cities, and is now going viral decades later.
It will be getting "Hot in Herre" at the Minnesota State Fair when Nelly takes the Grandstand stage to perform.
Lehman is Minnesota's most accomplished golfer with five PGA Tour wins.
Addison entered a nolo contendere plea to wet reckless driving upon a highway, according to Los Angeles County court records. Two drunken driving charges against him were dismissed.
A Minneapolis teacher is helping high school basketball players get one more look from college coaches.
Denis Bouanga scored on a first-half penalty kick and Hugo Lloris made it stand up for his third straight clean sheet as Los Angeles FC edged Minnesota United 1-0.
"It's probably the most diverse weather experience we've had in the years that I can remember," said Sara Soli, who has worked with the tournament for nine years.
Minnesotans are more frustrated than normal as an increased road construction season forces delays and closures.
Minnesotans are more frustrated than normal as an increased road construction season forces delays and closures. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Anne Meyer with Minnesota Department of Transportation to answer your burning construction questions.
Until now, polls have shown the majority of Americans support the president's hard-line position, but a new Gallup poll indicates attitudes are shifting.
Esme Murphy spoke with the organizing director for immigrant rights group COPAL on what the new poll means for the country.
Minnesota state officials warned the bill would cut $500 million a year in reimbursements for hospital and nursing home coverage.
The town of Sedan, Minnesota, has gone out of its way to celebrate an every-day household item.
It might be the only beach of its kind in the entire country. Black Beach in Silver Bay has become a popular summertime destination, and that might have something to do with its striking look.
One hundred years ago a Danish immigrant named John Christensen was trying to farm near the village of Itasca. But he kept hitting rocks with his plow. Instead of getting frustrated, he got creative.
The cafe has caught the attention of out-of-towners driving through or even biking by — because when you see these fellas hang out downtown, you've got to stop.
In this edition of Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen shows us how a Meeker County town got its name, and why they still celebrate their man-made rocket ship.
A big part of the upcoming July Fourth holiday involves marveling at explosions in the sky.
It's a pairing so perfect that their names have come to symbolize dynamic duos. They're a staple from restaurant tables to kitchen tables.
The high-profile assassination of a top Minnesota lawmaker and her husband could bring about a form of punishment long banned in the state.
How do you know it's not something more serious, like heat exhaustion? Doctors say heat exhaustion can sneak up on a person quickly if they don't pay attention to the symptoms.
The average American family washes about 300 loads of laundry per year.
The Minnesota State Fair has unveiled its new food, drinks and vendors for 2025.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
WCCO photojournalist Art Phillips shares some personal family photos taken by his father, Arthur Phillips Sr., in Vietnam during his time in service.
The new Minnesota Military and Veterans Museum is under construction just outside of Camp Ripley in Little Falls. Set to open in late 2026, the $40 million, first-of-its-kind project in the nation will be eight times the size of the existing museum. It will honor not only Minnesota's service members and their sacrifices, but the refugee experience as well. Watch and read more in Pauleen Le's series "Vietnam 50 Years Later: Reflections on a War that Changed Minnesota."
The National Weather Service has issued multiple tornado warnings and many more severe thunderstorm warnings throughout wide swaths of southern and central Minnesota Monday afternoon.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says clouds will increase tomorrow with showers popping up by the evening.
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.
There weren’t many complaints about the weather when WCCO visited Hastings.
Friday will bring another cool start, and showers will arrive later in the day.
WCCO meteorologist Mike Augustyniak says clouds will increase Friday with showers popping up by evening.
Some incredible kids rocked the runway Thursday to raise funds to improve children's brain health.
Thursday's first round of the Open Championship marked the 29 year anniversary of Tom Lehman's biggest win. Ren Clayton sat down with the Minnesotan as he unveiled his new golf course design.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says clouds will increase tomorrow with showers popping up by the evening.
A Wisconsin teenager had a dream of operating his own bait shop this summer. But two weeks after he opened, Max McKinney’s business in Spooner was shut down due to zoning laws. WCCO's John Lauritsen shows us how determination, and the “lemonade stand law,” got Max’s shop up and running again.
A summer music festival that drew thousands to the riverfront last year is about to rock the Capitol City again. Starting Friday, the three-day Minnesota Yacht Club festival takes center stage in downtown St. Paul. This summer's headliners include Green Day and WCCO's Frankie McLister explains how the city is getting ready for a crush of concert-goers.