Drug Task Force agents seize fentanyl in Mankato
A man and woman have been arrested after the Minnesota River Valley Drug Task Force seized suspected meth and fentanyl on Thursday.
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Package of 5,600 fentanyl pills headed to St. Cloud intercepted, 3 arrested
Three people have been arrested after a package of 5,600 fentanyl pills bound for a residence in St. Cloud was intercepted.
Walter "Disney" Davis pleads guilty to attempting to send drug-soaked papers to inmates
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.
2 Face Murder Charges In Fentanyl Overdose Death Of 19-Year-Old Woman
Two people face several criminal charges one month after the overdose death of a 19-year-old woman in central Minnesota.
As Drug Overdose Deaths Reach Record High, A Minnesota Family Is Urging People To Look Out For Their Friends
After losing their 22-year-old son, a Minnesota family is turning the pain into a message that they hope will save lives.
2 Twin Cities Men Charged With Murder In Fentanyl-Related Death Of Hunter Carlson, 16
The Dakota County Medical Examiner's Office listed Carlson's cause of death as "positional asphyxia complicating acute fentanyl toxicity."
Mother Of 3-Year-Old Boy Who Died Of Fentanyl Overdose Arrested, Charged
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.
St. Cloud Authorities Report Spike In Fentanyl Overdoses
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.
2 Men Charged With Trafficking Fentanyl Onto Red Lake Reservation
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.
Minneapolis Man Charged In Conspiracy To Distribute Fentanyl
A Minneapolis man was charged along with 3 others for conspiring to distribute fentanyl, United States Attorney W. Anders Folk announced Wednesday.
Southern Minnesota Task Force Warns Of Fentanyl On The Streets Following 4 Fatal Overdoses
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.
Arrest Made In May Overdose Death Of Jesse Barnhart In Mankato
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.
2 Minnesotans Arrested In Nebraska With 5,000 Fentanyl Pills
A man and woman from Minnesota were arrested in Nebraska last month for their alleged involvement in trafficking fentanyl.
Opioid Overdoses Have Spiked In Minnesota During Pandemic
The opioid epidemic led to a record number of drug overdoses in the United States last year. The spike is happening in Minnesota, too.
5 Arrested After Drug Busts In Willmar Turn Up Suspected Fentanyl Pills
According to the task force, the pills were linked to overdoses of people who thought they were buying Oxycodone.
MDH: Fatal Overdoses Rose 27% In 2020, Driven By Surge In Fentanyl-Linked Deaths
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.
Fighting Fentanyl: Hazelden Betty Ford Partners With Mpls. African American Addiction Center
Jennifer Mayerle spoke with an addiction expert about the prevalence of fentanyl in our community.
Apple Valley Man, 34, Charged In One Of Dakota County's Largest Drug Seizures
Alphones Latrese Herron Jr., 34, faces three first-degree counts of aggravated controlled substance crime.
Minneapolis Man Charged With Smuggling Heroin Into Hennepin County Jail
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.
Hastings Man Charged In Overdose Death Of Michelle Cahill
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.
Minneapolis Man Indicted On Fentanyl Distribution Charges
The U.S. Attorney's office announced Monday a federal indictment charging 25-year-old Mohamed Salah Hussein, of Minneapolis, with one count of conspiracy to distribute and two counts of possession with intent to distribute fentanyl.
3 Men Arrested In Duluth Woman's Overdose Death
Three men are in custody after an investigation into a Duluth woman's overdose death last year.
ME: Young Rapper Lexii Alijai Died Of Accidental Overdose
Officials say a young Twin Cities rapper died on New Year's Day due to a mix of alcohol and fentanyl toxicity.
'It's Like Russian Roulette': Mom Warns Others After Son, 18, Dies From Taking Fentanyl-Laced Pill
A Minneapolis mom wants kids to hear more about the opioid epidemic after her own heartbreak.
Wisconsin K9 Officer Hospitalized For Fentanyl Exposure During Drug Bust
A police officer in western Wisconsin was hospitalized this week for fentanyl exposure following a drug bust.
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After widespread impromptu fireworks begins massive cleanup efforts
Troublemakers launched fireworks into crowds, cars and buildings for several hours in downtown Minneapolis last night. At the same time, someone shot several young people in a riverfront park.
St. Paul pregnancy center vandalized
Birthright St. Paul was vandalized Tuesday by an abortion-rights group.
Northfield police fear they may not be able to find missing 6-year-old Elle Ragin
Police say they fear the search for a missing Minnesota girl may end in a park.
Vacant North Minneapolis ice arena could become roller skating rink
From music to the lights, roller skating spins people into nostalgia. Now, there's an idea to bring that joy to North Minneapolis and bring new life to a building that's seen better days.
Under new law, Minnesota's THC edibles aren't supposed to look like candy
A news conference aimed at getting answers about Minnesota's new THC edible law is instead raising more questions. There is also uncertainty about who is supposed to enforce this new law.
Judge orders Wisconsin investigator not to delete records
A judge on Tuesday ordered that former Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Michael Gableman not delete any records his office has compiled.
Brooklyn Park teen killed in firework accident ID'd as Jack Kocur
The Hennepin County Medical Examiner said the cause of death was blunt force chest injuries.
Twins place Archer on 15-day IL with left hip tightness
The Minnesota Twins placed veteran right-hander Chris Archer on the 15-day injured list Tuesday because of left hip tightness.
8 hospitalized after July 4 shooting at Boom Island Park
Several of the victims are in critical condition, police said.
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St. Paul pregnancy center vandalized
Birthright St. Paul was vandalized Tuesday by an abortion-rights group.
After widespread impromptu fireworks begins massive cleanup efforts
Troublemakers launched fireworks into crowds, cars and buildings for several hours in downtown Minneapolis last night. At the same time, someone shot several young people in a riverfront park.
Vacant North Minneapolis ice arena could become roller skating rink
From music to the lights, roller skating spins people into nostalgia. Now, there's an idea to bring that joy to North Minneapolis and bring new life to a building that's seen better days.
Under new law, Minnesota's THC edibles aren't supposed to look like candy
A news conference aimed at getting answers about Minnesota's new THC edible law is instead raising more questions. There is also uncertainty about who is supposed to enforce this new law.
Brooklyn Park teen killed in firework accident ID'd as Jack Kocur
The Hennepin County Medical Examiner said the cause of death was blunt force chest injuries.
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Under new law, Minnesota's THC edibles aren't supposed to look like candy
A news conference aimed at getting answers about Minnesota's new THC edible law is instead raising more questions. There is also uncertainty about who is supposed to enforce this new law.
Northfield police fear they may not be able to find missing 6-year-old Elle Ragin
Police say they fear the search for a missing Minnesota girl may end in a park.
Alexandria home explosion sends one man to hospital
The Douglas County Sheriff's Office says they received a report of an explosion inside a residence on County Road 4W Southwest at 11:51 a.m.
Charges: Man struck and killed juvenile bicyclist in Scott County
A 72-year-old man is being charged with vehicular homicide after allegedly hitting and killing a child bicyclist on the evening of July 1.
Little Falls man dies in rollover ATV crash
Michael Waytashek was driving a Can-Am side-by-side ATV when he appeared to have lost control on a gravel road.
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Judge orders Wisconsin investigator not to delete records
A judge on Tuesday ordered that former Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Michael Gableman not delete any records his office has compiled.
Kevin Nicholson drops out of Wisconsin GOP governor race
Republican Kevin Nicholson announced Tuesday he was dropping out of the race five weeks before the Aug. 9 primary.
Vandals spray Madison, Wis. church with abortion graffiti
Police believe someone spray-painted the graffiti on St. Bernard Catholic Church's front door and signs overnight.
Motorcyclist dies after crash in western Wisconsin
A Wisconsin man died after crashing his motorcycle near River Falls Sunday morning.
Western Wisconsin deputy shoots man who allegedly pointed gun at officers
Authorities in western Wisconsin say a sheriff's deputy shot a man Saturday after he allegedly pointed a handgun at officers.
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Under new law, Minnesota's THC edibles aren't supposed to look like candy
A news conference aimed at getting answers about Minnesota's new THC edible law is instead raising more questions. There is also uncertainty about who is supposed to enforce this new law.
Judge orders Wisconsin investigator not to delete records
A judge on Tuesday ordered that former Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Michael Gableman not delete any records his office has compiled.
Kevin Nicholson drops out of Wisconsin GOP governor race
Republican Kevin Nicholson announced Tuesday he was dropping out of the race five weeks before the Aug. 9 primary.
Vandals spray Madison, Wis. church with abortion graffiti
Police believe someone spray-painted the graffiti on St. Bernard Catholic Church's front door and signs overnight.
Minnesota abortions fell 2% in 2021, but likely to flip
Abortions in Minnesota fell about 2% in 2021, but that decline is likely to quickly reverse in the state following the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.
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Hy-Vee withdraws potato salad varieties due to presumptive positive microbial test
The withdrawal includes all varieties and sizes of Hy-Vee Potato Salad and Mealtime Potato Salad available from grab-and-go refrigerated cases and deli service cases in Hy-Vee, Hy-Vee Drugstore, Dollar Fresh Market locations and Hy-Vee Fast and Fresh convenience stores.
24-hour self-service grocery store thrives in small Minnesota town
A number of small, Minnesota towns have lost their grocery stores over the years - creating an inconvenience for residents - and a bit of a food desert. But a couple in Douglas County thinks they've found a solution.
Landscaper steps in to fill hole left behind by pool contractor accused of unfinished work
A local landscaper stepped in to help after seeing a WCCO investigation into a contractor who promised families a pool but didn't finish the work.
Red, white and blue - and now green as THC food and drinks are legal in Minnesota
The new law now governs the packaging, the sale and the makeup of the products, which may not contain more than 5 mg of THC per serving, and no more than 50 mg per package.
Minneapolis minimum wage increase takes effect
For small businesses with 100 or fewer employees, the minimum wage bumped from $12.50 to $13.50 an hour. Large businesses with more than 100 employees must pay workers at least $15 an hour.
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After widespread impromptu fireworks begins massive cleanup efforts
Troublemakers launched fireworks into crowds, cars and buildings for several hours in downtown Minneapolis last night. At the same time, someone shot several young people in a riverfront park.
Causes of death, names announced in Lake Vadnais murder-suicide
During a Tuesday afternoon press conference, the Ramsey County Sheriff's Office provided a timeline of events for the Vadnais Lake incident that took place over the holiday weekend.
Vandals spray Madison, Wis. church with abortion graffiti
Police believe someone spray-painted the graffiti on St. Bernard Catholic Church's front door and signs overnight.
Northfield police fear they may not be able to find missing 6-year-old Elle Ragin
Police say they fear the search for a missing Minnesota girl may end in a park.
Video shows chaos as fireworks set off in downtown Minneapolis streets on July 4th
It was a chaotic night in downtown Minneapolis for the Fourth of July, with crowds of people shooting fireworks in the middle of the streets of the Mill City District.
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St. Paul pregnancy center vandalized
Birthright St. Paul was vandalized Tuesday by an abortion-rights group.
Guthrie Theater cancels upcoming shows due to COVID-19
While live entertainment continues to get back on its feet amid what seems to be the waning end of the COVID-19 pandemic, along comes another reminder that we're not out of the woods just yet.
Twin Cities teen gains new perspective after drug overdose
The 4th of July brings in double the amount of teenage boys into the emergency room for drug or alcohol use over any other weekend in the summer.
6 monkeypox cases now confirmed in Twin Cities, MDH urges awareness
The Minnesota health department has identified a total of six cases of monkeypox in the state.
Hy-Vee withdraws potato salad varieties due to presumptive positive microbial test
The withdrawal includes all varieties and sizes of Hy-Vee Potato Salad and Mealtime Potato Salad available from grab-and-go refrigerated cases and deli service cases in Hy-Vee, Hy-Vee Drugstore, Dollar Fresh Market locations and Hy-Vee Fast and Fresh convenience stores.
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Guthrie Theater cancels upcoming shows due to COVID-19
While live entertainment continues to get back on its feet amid what seems to be the waning end of the COVID-19 pandemic, along comes another reminder that we're not out of the woods just yet.
Could R. Kelly's sentence impact his case in Hennepin County?
Kelly faces a solicitation case in Hennepin County, Minnesota. But the case has been on the back burner while the federal cases play out.
Tom Barnard to leave KQRS after 36 years as host
KQRS, a classic rock station based in Golden Valley, announced that Tom Barnard would be retiring from the station, with his final show being scheduled for Dec. 23.
Minnesota's top pick among patriotic movies is "Apollo 13"
Other states went for films that feature explicitly hometown appeal, such as Texas choosing "The Alamo," Alabama going for "Forrest Gump," and Pennsylvania selecting "Gettysburg."
For F1RST Wrestling's Arik Cannon, bringing the event back to Mall of America is "surreal"
Arik Cannon wasn't at the Mall of America on Sept. 4, 1995, when WCW wrestlers tussled in the rotunda for the first episode of "Monday Nitro. Now, 27 years later, he's finally going to get to see wrestling at the mall. In fact, he's in charge of the whole event.
Sports
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Twins place Archer on 15-day IL with left hip tightness
The Minnesota Twins placed veteran right-hander Chris Archer on the 15-day injured list Tuesday because of left hip tightness.
Gopher football players launch Twin Cities NIL Club
At the start of the month, a collection of players of the Gophers' football team launched "Twin Cities NIL Club," a membership-based community for fans that offers "access and support" to players "like never before."
Arraez hits 3 as Twins beat White Sox 6-3 in 10 innings
Luis Arraez had three hits, including a tiebreaking RBI single in Minnesota's four-run 10th inning, and the Twins beat the Chicago White Sox 6-3 on Monday night.
Rebekkah Brunson honored with jersey retirement after Lynx dispatch league-leading Aces, 102-71
On the night of Rebekkah Brunson's jersey retirement, the Minnesota Lynx (7-15) put on a performance fitting for the occasion, commanding the Las Vegas Aces (15-6) on the glass in a 102-71 victory.
Minnesota United beats RSL 3-2 on Luis Amarilla's winner
Luis Amarilla scored the deciding goal in a 3-2 win for Minnesota United over Real Salt Lake on Sunday.
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One-of-a-kind garden highlights Ojibwe culture, sense of beauty
Sue Foss began growing her garden near Sandstone in 1989. She and her husband, Rod, planted over 500 different kinds of flowers, shrubs and trees to honor the Ojibwe people.
Minneopa State Park enjoys a bison baby boom
"They are pretty laid back and calm. They really are," said park manager Ashley Steevens. "They're managed as a wild herd, so this is their territory. This is their home."
The story behind Faribault County's Jolly Green Giant statue
In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen shows us how a giant statue ended up in the city of Blue Earth.
After More Than A Century, Southern Minnesota Restaurant Still Slinging 'Dam' Good Burgers, Pies
In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen takes us to the Rapidan Dam Store in Blue Earth County.
'It's Bizarre': Southern Minnesota Ghost Town Still Attracting Summer Visitors
In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen takes us on a tour of a treasured ghost town in Fillmore County, near the Iowa border.
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How does a park become a state park?
Just under 1% of Minnesota is state or national parkland, which places Minnesota 29th compared to other states across the country.
What will come of the January 6th hearings?
"The question then becomes though, even if the ex-president indicted, is there enough to convict," said constitutional law professor David Schultz.
Why is golf so hard?
"If you think of any other sport out there, whether it's football, baseball hockey, the ball is coming at you and react to it," said PGA pro Phil Anderson. "Whereas you have to think about it and make a movement away from a golf ball.
Why Are Some People More Prone To Mosquito Bites?
"One thing that scientists have known for a long time is that mosquitoes are attracted to the odor of used gym socks," Dr. Jon Oliver said.
What is the purpose of the "#ShowYourStripes" campaign?
"Just that slightest shift in an average puts us into a whole new climate, really upping those chances for all of the extremes that we have to deal with," said Climate Central Chief Meteorologist Bernadette Woods Placky.
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Flashback: "WCW Monday Nitro" at Mall of America
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 hit the red carpet at the 75th Annual Tony Awards
Stars of stage and screen hit the red carpet for the 75th Annual Tony Awards on Sunday night.
New Food Options At Target Field 2022
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.
2022 Celebrity Deaths
A gallery of the beloved celebrities who have died in 2022.
Viewers Share Their Love Stories
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!
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Next Weather: 6 p.m. weather report
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer reports severe storms, strong winds in southwest Minnesota.
Next Weather: 5 p.m. weather report
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says storms and heavy rain will remain well south of the Twin Cities into the night.
Next Weather: Noon weather report
WCCO meteorologist Lisa Meadows reports a hot, humid week and a chance of rain on Wednesday.
Tips for beating extreme heat
"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."
What is Next Weather?
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.
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Next Weather: 6 p.m. weather report
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer reports severe storms, strong winds in southwest Minnesota.
Hopes to transform former ice arena into roller rink
The Victory Memorial Ice Arena in north Minneapolis has been vacant for years. But there are new hopes to transform the building into a roller rink.
Guthrie Theater cancels upcoming shows
COVID-19 cases amongst cast and crew caused the theater to cancel performances of Emma through Thursday.
Confusion surrounding new edible law
Lawmakers are confused about Minnesota's new THC edible law that went into effect on July 1.
Shots fired at officer in Willmar
Two men could face charges for shooting at a police officer in Willmar.