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One man takes WCCO's Jennifer Mayerle inside his addiction and overdoses and shares what helped him get, and stay, sober.
In our look at the fentanyl crisis, we turn to recovery and the hope for a brighter future. Derek Johnson takes WCCO's Jennifer Mayerle inside his addiction and overdoses and shares what helped him get, and stay, sober.
Mohamed Salad, 30, and Liban Husein, 35, were arrested and charged with first-degree possession charges for allegedly selling pills containing fentanyl..
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.
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.
WCCO brought five families together to learn about the loss and the reality of the fentanyl epidemic.
WCCO brought five families together to learn about the loss and the reality of the fentanyl epidemic.
The fentanyl crisis doesn't discriminate. It touches the youngest Minnesotans and its hold spans across demographics.
The fentanyl crisis doesn't discriminate. It touches the youngest Minnesotans and its hold spans across demographics.
Last year alone the Drug Enforcement Agency seized the equivalent of more than 387 million lethal doses of fentanyl. That's enough to kill every person living in America.
Last year alone, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency seized the equivalent of more than 387 million lethal doses of fentanyl. That's enough to kill every person living in America.
Police say a gun and drugs have landed one person behind bars after a crash Saturday night in the Twin Cities.
Plymouth police arrested a driver involved in a single vehicle crash after a ghost gun and fentanyl pills were found in the vehicle.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection has intercepted 8,000 pounds of fentanyl chemical precursors in the past three months, officials say.
Dion Miller, 27, and Aaron Maurice Admir Harris, 29, pleaded guilty to assaulting a undercover federal agent on Friday.
Shaffer-Fraizer is said to have regularly distributed fentanyl pills in quantities ranging from 100 to 1,000 or more at a time on a regular basis.
Three individuals have been arrested after a two-year-old was exposed to a plate of a controlled substance and became unresponsive.
The Minnesota Poison Control Systems says it has been contacted about 66 children under the age of 3 who went to hospitals due to opioid exposure since 2022.
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 search warrant was executed at a Bemidji hotel in March of 2021, where law enforcement seized 174 grams of fentanyl and 37 grams of meth.
"We have to make sure that this stuff stops coming into our ports of entry. We have to do everything we can to stop it coming in," said Rep. Craig.
Investigators say they collected enough precursor chemicals of the deadly drug to kill 25 million people.
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.
A Maple Grove man will spend 30 years in prison for trafficking fentanyl and possessing a prohibited firearm.
Officials in southeastern Minnesota say two people are dead and two others are injured after a crash between a car and an Amish buggy Monday.
A St. Paul man has spent 30 months recovering from a medical emergency that nearly killed him. Each tough day of that fight has been motivated by one goal: To get to today.
The mayor of one of Minnesota's largest cities is getting involved in the marijuana industry.
A new panel charged with evaluating strategies to curb the impacts of severe weather on infrastructure in Minnesota met for the first time Monday, beginning their work of drafting recommendations to present to the state legislature next year.
Two students were detained Monday for bringing guns to Roseville High School, according to officials.
A St. Paul man has spent 30 months recovering from a medical emergency that nearly killed him. Each tough day of that fight has been motivated by one goal: To get to today.
The mayor of one of Minnesota's largest cities is getting involved in the marijuana industry.
A new panel charged with evaluating strategies to curb the impacts of severe weather on infrastructure in Minnesota met for the first time Monday, beginning their work of drafting recommendations to present to the state legislature next year.
Two students were detained Monday for bringing guns to Roseville High School, according to officials.
Police in Roseville say three men were killed over the weekend in a murder-suicide. Meanwhile, a fourth man is still in the hospital.
Vikings fans were let down yet again Sunday after an end zone interception by the LA Chargers help them beat Minnesota 28-24. The disappointing performance sparked a barrage of negative reactions from fans and foes alike online.
In addition to the National Weather Service's warning, the city is asking residents to stay away from standing and moving water, as well as any dislodged manhole covers.
A 20-year-old man is in custody after allegedly stabbing another man in northern Minnesota Saturday morning, police said.
The Crow Wing County Sheriff's Office says deputies found a 54-year-old woman unresponsive in her bunk shortly before 9 a.m.
Arlen Erdahl, who represented Minnesota's First Congressional District between 1979 and 1983, died on Thursday at the age of 92.
Five flamingos that showed up in Wisconsin to wade along a Lake Michigan beach attracted a big crowd of onlookers eager to see the unusual visitors venturing far from their usual tropical setting.
A 17-year-old girl died on Saturday morning in a crash with a semi in western Wisconsin.
Wisconsin wildlife officials are defending their decision not to set a hard cap on the state's wolf population in front of a Republican-controlled legislative committee.
Several Republican Wisconsin lawmakers have proposed impeaching the state's top elections official.
In Hudson, Angela Norvold says she's able to pay her staff at Simply Giggle Childcare a livable wage because of the federal relief money from the Child Care Counts program.
A St. Paul man has spent 30 months recovering from a medical emergency that nearly killed him. Each tough day of that fight has been motivated by one goal: To get to today.
A 4-year-old Twin Cities boy battling leukemia is about to get his day in the sun.
The mental health therapists started the podcast as a way to correct misinformation on social media and to reach the younger Hmong generation to make them feel less alone.
Construction of Interstate 94 tore through St. Paul's Rondo neighborhood, once the heart of the Black community in Minnesota's capitol city. Decades later, city leaders are trying to restore what some families lost: their property and a chance at building generational wealth.
It's not unusual to find a 21-year-old who loves shopping, but one young Minneapolis woman is all about shopping for others. She's set a record in the process.
The mayor of one of Minnesota's largest cities is getting involved in the marijuana industry.
A new panel charged with evaluating strategies to curb the impacts of severe weather on infrastructure in Minnesota met for the first time Monday, beginning their work of drafting recommendations to present to the state legislature next year.
The mayor of one of Minnesota's largest cities is getting involved in the marijuana industry.
A new panel charged with evaluating strategies to curb the impacts of severe weather on infrastructure in Minnesota met for the first time Monday, beginning their work of drafting recommendations to present to the state legislature next year.
Esme Murphy has more on how a possible government shutdown on Oct. 1 would affect Minnesota.
The agency's new director withdrew after a day over allegations her company had sold cannabis products that are not legal. There is also a legal effort to declare cannabis sales legal now because of an historic clause in the state constitution.
A new apple variety from the University of Minnesota is said to be sweet with occasional "tropical" overtones.
The Minnesota Department of Commerce receives millions of dollars in unclaimed property every year from businesses and organizations that have lost contact with the owners.
"Our phone lines have been so jammed up that it's really hard to figure out where the demand will end," said Modern Artifact owner Ryan Nelson.
Minnesotans now know who will lead the agency overseeing the state's nascent legal marijuana market.
Two students were detained Monday for bringing guns to Roseville High School, according to officials.
Co-workers and friends of a Montevideo man are looking for answers, one week after he was found stabbed to death.
Police in Roseville say three men were killed over the weekend in a murder-suicide. Meanwhile, a fourth man is still in the hospital.
A bystander was shot in a White Bear Lake parking lot early Sunday.
A 20-year-old man is in custody after allegedly stabbing another man in northern Minnesota Saturday morning, police said.
In our look at the fentanyl crisis, we turn to recovery and the hope for a brighter future. Derek Johnson takes WCCO's Jennifer Mayerle inside his addiction and overdoses and shares what helped him get, and stay, sober.
A 4-year-old Twin Cities boy battling leukemia is about to get his day in the sun.
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.
A Minnesota man is riding his bike around the whole exterior of the country -- to raise money for two causes close to his heart.
WCCO brought five families together to learn about the loss and the reality of the fentanyl epidemic.
Terms of the deal must still be ratified by the WGA's approximately 11,000 members.
The Twin Cities' home theme park is transformed and ready to welcome guests during its final fall push.
Usher will perform at the Super Bowl halftime show in Las Vegas on Feb. 11, 2024.
Luke Bryan's concert at the Gar-Lin Dairy Farm in Eyota was canceled Saturday due to the weather.
A Taylor Swift Instagram post drove thousands of young people to register to vote this week.
Ryan Jeffers homered, tripled and drove in three runs to back a strong outing by Joe Ryan as the Minnesota Twins pulled away late for a 9-3 win over the Los Angeles Angels.
Right-hander Chris Paddack was activated by the Minnesota Twins, 16 months after he had Tommy John surgery for the second time.
The Vikings falls to 0-3 on the season.
Usher will perform at the Super Bowl halftime show in Las Vegas on Feb. 11, 2024.
Ben Bryant threw a 25-yard touchdown to Charlie Mangieri in overtime, Bryce Kirtz set a career high with 215 yards receiving and caught two TDs, and Northwestern rallied from 21 down to beat Minnesota 37-34.
The agency's new director withdrew after a day over allegations her company had sold cannabis products that are not legal. There is also a legal effort to declare cannabis sales legal now because of an historic clause in the state constitution.
An estimated 81,000 undocumented immigrants will be able to apply and get a Minnesota driver's license soon. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy talks with two men who say they'll apply for the life-changing privilege.
An estimated 81,000 undocumented immigrants live, work, and go to school in Minnesota. Starting Oct. 1, even though they don't have legal status, they will be able to apply for and get a Minnesota driver’s license.
An estimated 81,000 undocumented immigrants will be able to apply and get a Minnesota driver's license soon. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Sen. John Jasinski of Faribault about his concerns regarding the law.
An estimated 81,000 undocumented immigrants will be able to apply and get a Minnesota driver's license soon. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Esteban Rivera, an immigration attorney, with his client Jassiel Martinez.
Fly fishing in one Minnesota county has become a destination for anglers across the country.
The average chainsaw artist lasts about three to five years in the business because it can be a grueling and dangerous occupation. But an Avon man has created intricate sculptures for 37 years, and counting.
Years ago, David Nigg found himself at a farm auction in Dyersville, Iowa, and he returned home with a little John Deere tractor. From there, things just started rolling.
The Space Tower is an iconic attraction and landmark that you can see from pretty much anywhere on the Minnesota State Fairgrounds. Built in 1964, it's hundreds of feet of history.
Fairgoers aren't strangers to all the animals and attractions, the food and the fun. But tucked away, far on the north side of the fairgrounds, is an inconspicuous, little house that's chock-full of history.
Many of us will go to a corn maze this fall. In fact, WCCO's morning team already spent time at one at the Sever's Fall Festival in Shakopee. It had them wondering, how do they even make corn mazes? Good Question.
A common way to maintain your car's health is giving customers sticker shock.
As week two of the NFL season wraps up, the Minnesota Vikings are already at a make-or-break point.
Doctors hope a new vaccine can keep the worst of the virus at bay. But as cases rise, you might find yourself reaching in your medicine cabinet again for an old, at-home test.
Highway signs come in many colors, but when you see blue in Minnesota, it means everyday people are in charge of keeping it clean. Some groups have spent more than four decades volunteering.
Get a feel for 2023 Vikings training camp.
The Minnesota State Fair announced its new offerings for the 2023 edition.
Between 12,000 and 16,000 black bears live in Minnesota, the Minnesota DNR says. For the past 20 years, the population has been growing and expanding further south and west. That means a lot of close encounters for Minnesotans.
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Meteorologist Chris Shaffer has the latest forecast.
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.
The Twin Cities will get some dry time on Sunday, but more rain is possible later in the day.
More rain on the way Tuesday but warm temps roll in Friday and reach 80 by the weekend.
Heavy rain over the weekend trickles into Monday and temps reach a high of 80 during the end of the week.
A St. Paul man has spent 30 months recovering from a medical emergency that nearly killed him. Each tough day of that fight has been motivated by one goal, to get to today. WCCO's Reg Chapman has his story.
The mayor of one of Minnesota's largest cities is getting involved in the marijuana industry.
Two people were killed and two others are in the hospital after a vehicle hit an Amish buggy in southeastern Minnesota.
A new panel charged with evaluating strategies to curb the impacts of severe weather on infrastructure in Minnesota met for the first time Monday, beginning their work of drafting recommendations to present to the state legislature next year.
Two students were detained Monday for bringing guns to Roseville High School, according to officials.