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The Minnesota River Valley Drug Task Force says Myles Daniel Hickman, who was arrested by agents last August and charged with third-degree murder, admitted to selling Barnhart the drugs during his plea hearing.
Instead of relieving pain, these potent pills continue to inflict irreparable harm on Minnesota families.
A 17-year-old boy was charged for allegedly selling a 15-year-old girl drugs that killed her earlier this year.
Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan, state lawmakers, law enforcement and more shared their stories—many of them personally touched by the crisis.
A record number of Minnesotans died from drug overdoses last year. That's why the state health department is sounding the alarm. As Caroline Cummings reports, Minnesotans who lost loved ones to the drug say enough is enough.
A man and woman have been arrested after the Minnesota River Valley Drug Task Force seized suspected meth and fentanyl on Thursday.
Three people have been arrested after a package of 5,600 fentanyl pills bound for a residence in St. Cloud was intercepted.
Court documents alleged he was sending drug-soaked papers to state prisons, papers that would produce hallucinogenic effects when consumed. The substance was MDMB-4en-PINACA, a synthetic cannabinoid.
Two people face several criminal charges one month after the overdose death of a 19-year-old woman in central Minnesota.
After losing their 22-year-old son, a Minnesota family is turning the pain into a message that they hope will save lives.
The Dakota County Medical Examiner's Office listed Carlson's cause of death as "positional asphyxia complicating acute fentanyl toxicity."
First responders were called to the apartment on Dec. 7, 2020 on a report of a child not breathing. The child was rushed to Children's Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Authorities in the St. Cloud metro area say one person died and eight others were sickened from drug overdoses involving fentanyl over a two-day period.
Two men are facing federal charges for their alleged involvement in trafficking fentanyl onto the Red Lake Indian Reservation in northern Minnesota earlier this year.
A Minneapolis man was charged along with 3 others for conspiring to distribute fentanyl, United States Attorney W. Anders Folk announced Wednesday.
In a statement Tuesday, Lt. Jeff Wersal, the commander of the Minnesota River Valley Drug Task Force, said there have been numerous overdoses in the Mankato area this month, with four of them fatal.
A 26-year-old man is in the Blue Earth County jail in connection to the overdose death of Jesse Barnhart back in May in Mankato.
A man and woman from Minnesota were arrested in Nebraska last month for their alleged involvement in trafficking fentanyl.
The opioid epidemic led to a record number of drug overdoses in the United States last year. The spike is happening in Minnesota, too.
According to the task force, the pills were linked to overdoses of people who thought they were buying Oxycodone.
Drug overdose deaths increased 27% in Minnesota last year, health officials announced Monday. More than 1,000 people died of overdoses during a year that brought the COVID-19 pandemic and social unrest stemming from the murder of George Floyd.
Jennifer Mayerle spoke with an addiction expert about the prevalence of fentanyl in our community.
Alphones Latrese Herron Jr., 34, faces three first-degree counts of aggravated controlled substance crime.
A 33-year-old Minneapolis man has been charged with smuggling heroin into the Hennepin County Jail and giving it to three inmates who overdosed, but did not die.
Jason Slattum, 41, has been charged in Dakota County with third-degree murder in connection to the overdose death of a 50-year-old Hastings woman.
State Fair organizers estimate crowd sizes will be similar to 2019, pre-pandemic. That year, more than two million people visited the fair during the 12 days.
The state had ordered the 18 to return to prison by Monday. But, a Ramsey County judge has granted a temporary restraining order, saying that reincarcerating the individuals could still be detrimental to their health.
The mayor's proposal calls for $3.3 billion in total spending over 2023 and 2024.
Two remaining former officers awaiting trial on state charges in the killing of George Floyd have rejected plea deals.
A visitation for 17-year-old Isaac Schuman is happening from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Bradshaw Celebration of Life Center in Stillwater. Then there will be a private funeral on Tuesday.
More than 3,000 people are killed each year in the United States because drivers are looking at their phones or something other than the road.
The American withdrawal from Afghanistan was both an ignominious moment in history and a shining example of American ingenuity, as our servicemembers conducted the largest airlift operation in history.
A West St. Paul woman faces decades in prison for allegedly shooting a woman in the chest last week in downtown Minneapolis.
Each year, NFL players vote on the top 100, and the league shares the results. This year, Cousins came in at No. 99.
Police say a standoff ended peacefully Monday evening after a man fired a gun several times in a residential Twin Cities neighborhood.
State Fair organizers estimate crowd sizes will be similar to 2019, pre-pandemic. That year, more than two million people visited the fair during the 12 days.
More than 3,000 people are killed each year in the United States because drivers are looking at their phones or something other than the road.
An east-central Minnesota teen is missing, and authorities believe he may be trying to bike to the Twin Cities metro area.
A West St. Paul woman faces decades in prison for allegedly shooting a woman in the chest last week in downtown Minneapolis.
The Minnesota River Valley Drug Task Force says Myles Daniel Hickman, who was arrested by agents last August and charged with third-degree murder, admitted to selling Barnhart the drugs during his plea hearing.
An east-central Minnesota teen is missing, and authorities believe he may be trying to bike to the Twin Cities metro area.
A North Mankato woman is hospitalized with serious injuries following an ATV crash Sunday in southern Minnesota.
The body of a Hopkins man was recovered from a northern Minnesota lake Saturday evening three hours after he fell overboard.
Health officials in Minnesota say there have been 72 confirmed cases of monkeypox reported in the state.
A Packers super fan is selling his party bus named "The Big Cheese." The bus can seat 14 people. It also holds a bar, a built-in cooler, and a restroom.
The shooting happened after officers were confronted by an armed man when they were called to a home in Appleton on Friday night, the Wisconsin Department of Justice's Division of Criminal Investigation said in a news release.
Franklin White, 31, was charged with one count of second-degree murder.
Wisconsin's Republican Assembly leader on Friday ended a 14-month, taxpayer-funded inquiry into the 2020 election by firing his hand-picked investigator.
These kids are sharing more than a good time - they share the burden of bad health too. The campers or their siblings have life-threatening blood disorders.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey laid out his budget proposal in person Monday for the first time since 2019.
In the days following the guest host feature, Franken will be doing six sold-out shows in Minneapolis.
Former U.S. Senator Al Franken is heading back into the spotlight with a late night guest host spot.
Giuliani is scheduled to appear before the special grand jury in Fulton County on Wednesday.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey proposed his biennial budget to the City Council Monday morning, calling for $3.3 billion in total spending over 2023 and 2024.
King's Hawaiian is voluntarily recalling some of its products due to possible microbial contamination.
Best Buy, the nation's largest consumer electronics chain, is trimming jobs in an effort to adjust to new changes in consumer behavior as the virus wanes.
"Mr. Workman is going to have to answer, he's going to have to compensate his victims, he's going to be held accountable," Attorney General Keith Ellison said.
If you noticed that turkey is hit or miss at some delis and restaurants, you're not alone.
Family-owned grocery chain Mike's Discount Foods is seeing a bump in business as inflation continues to have food prices climbing month over month.
Police say a standoff ended peacefully Monday evening after a man fired a gun several times in a residential Twin Cities neighborhood.
The Minnesota River Valley Drug Task Force says Myles Daniel Hickman, who was arrested by agents last August and charged with third-degree murder, admitted to selling Barnhart the drugs during his plea hearing.
State Fair organizers estimate crowd sizes will be similar to 2019, pre-pandemic. That year, more than two million people visited the fair during the 12 days.
A West St. Paul woman faces decades in prison for allegedly shooting a woman in the chest last week in downtown Minneapolis.
The state had ordered the 18 to return to prison by Monday. But, a Ramsey County judge has granted a temporary restraining order, saying that reincarcerating the individuals could still be detrimental to their health.
Some of Thorley Industries' 4moms products pose asphyxiation risk to babies big enough to crawl under their seats.
Health officials in Minnesota say there have been 72 confirmed cases of monkeypox reported in the state.
King's Hawaiian is voluntarily recalling some of its products due to possible microbial contamination.
Minnesota nurses - 15,000 of them - are voting Monday to decide whether or not to go on strike.
The CDC thinks COVID-19 has infected 70 percent of the U.S. population. But because so many cases are asymptomatic, those numbers could be higher.
Former U.S. Senator Al Franken is heading back into the spotlight with a late night guest host spot.
Heche got her start in a soap opera before starring in films and on TV, and made headlines for her relationship with comedian Ellen DeGeneres in the '90s.
Actor Anne Heche was placed in a medically induced coma a few days after crashing her car into a Mar Vista home last Friday.
The actor hinted at a possible retirement in an interview published Wednesday.
A month after "Grease" opened in 1978, Olivia Newton-John chartered a jet at her own expense to be the grand marshal in the centennial parade in tiny Olivia.
A Packers super fan is selling his party bus named "The Big Cheese." The bus can seat 14 people. It also holds a bar, a built-in cooler, and a restroom.
Ibrahim, who had also been recruited by Fleck when he was with the Broncos, was the catalyst for bringing the band back together on offense for another run at a Big Ten West Division title.
WCCO talked with Lynx players.
The Vikings' preseason started with a loss to the Raiders in Las Vegas.
Each year, NFL players vote on the top 100, and the league shares the results. This year, Cousins came in at No. 99.
In Ottertail County, there's a type of race where speed records will never be broken.
Imagine spending your summer days on top of a 100-foot cliff. It's a reality for the good folks at Sand Creek Adventures.
"It's a comfort food. It's a heritage item for families. People rally around it," Blaine Pederson said.
Minnesota farm towns seem to have similar characteristics: a quaint main street, a tractor dealer, a baseball field. And in the case of Millerville -- a whole, lotta butter.
Architecture is celebrated on this tour, especially houses doctors once lived in. Some of the tour spots even housed such famed figures as Lou Gehrig and Ernest Hemingway, who was often seen reading his own books.
The CDC thinks COVID-19 has infected 70 percent of the U.S. population. But because so many cases are asymptomatic, those numbers could be higher.
There's no denying we're in the dog days of summer. However, some trees are starting to act like the seasons are changing.
Congress appears to be on the verge of passing a monumental bill that could reshape our nation's economy.
Those 205-pound covers are where they are for three main reasons.
It's important to quench your thirst this week as temperatures soar, but no matter how hot it is outside, our bodies need to stay hydrated.
The Minnesota State Fair has announced dozens of new foods and drinks for the 2022 event.
In 1995, Ric Flair, Hulk Hogan and a handful of other wrestling superstars squared off in a ring just outside of Camp Snoopy for the first episode of "WCW Monday Nitro."
Stars of stage and screen hit the red carpet for the 75th Annual Tony Awards on Sunday night.
Opening Day is nearly here and the Minnesota Twins are unveiling new foods at Target Field, including Australian-inspired savory pies and an official grilled cheese sandwich of the ballpark.
It's Valentine's Day, and Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield asked WCCO viewers to share their stories of romance. Here are some of the best we got!
"The elderly and the really young," said CentraCare sports medicine physician Dr. George Morris. "Those are the two populations that I would worry about most."
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.
Meteorologist Chris Shaffer reports on when Minnesotans could see rain this week.
A special vehicle just hit the market, and it's ready for game day.
The American withdrawal from Afghanistan was both an ignominious moment in history and a shining example of American ingenuity as servicemembers conducted the largest airlift operation in history.
More than 3,000 people are killed each year in the United States because drivers are looking at their phones or something other than the road.
Kirsten Mitchell reports on security plans for the Great Minnesota Get-Together.