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After dozens of overdoses in just four days, Minnesota's biggest county is racing to reverse the troubling trend.
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After dozens of overdoses in just four days, Minnesota's biggest county is racing to reverse the troubling trend.
A mother and father from St. Paul are accused of causing the death of their 1-year-old son after he overdosed on Christmas Day.
So far this year, the Minnesota Department of Corrections says there have been at least 70 cases of suspected overdoses in state prisons, with most leading to lockdowns that frustrate inmates, staff and their families.
A congressional crackdown on social media sites selling illicit fentanyl to kids. That's the new push from Minnesota's own Sen. Amy Klobuchar and Rep. Angie Craig. Caroline Cummings explains what the legislation does and how one Hastings family is at the center of the fight.
Almost 650,000 people aged 18 to 64 died of a drug overdose from 2011 to 2021, researchers found.
One pill can kill is the message federal and state partners stressed as illicit fentanyl continues to circulate.
A Bloomington man has been sentenced to nearly six months in jail for his role in the overdose death of a 15-year-old West St. Paul girl two years ago.
Fentanyl overdoses have skyrocketed across the country and here in Minnesota. But community organizers are trying to prevent them from happening.
The mother of a 3-year-old boy who died of a fentanyl overdose in 2020 was sentenced Wednesday to four years probation.
Dex Carvey, the son of "Saturday Night Live" alum Dana Carvey, died from an accidental drug overdose, including fentanyl, ketamine and cocaine, the medical examiner said.
The fentanyl crisis is easily seen on Nicollet Mall in Minneapolis Resources and information: One Pill Can Kill | Drug Enforcement Administration Drug Overdose Dashboard | Minnesota Department of Health Opioid Epidemic | Hennepin County Hazelden Betty Ford | Drug and Alcohol Treatment Centers Valhalla Place | Behavioral Health Group
This fall, schools across Minnesota must keep a supply of a drug that can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose on hand in case of an emergency.
Families from Minnesota, Iowa, the Dakotas and Nebraska attended.
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.
The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office is offering naloxone training to the community.
Three individuals have been arrested after a two-year-old was exposed to a plate of a controlled substance and became unresponsive.
Two people have been arrested in connection to a 14-year-old boy's January overdose death.
21-year-old Bradley Weyaus was charged with second degree murder and fleeing an officer. His girlfriend, 21-year-old Alexis Elling, was also taken into custody.
All Minnesota school districts would keep a supply of opioid overdose reversal medication naloxone under a bill that advanced at the state capitol Thursday.
Community leaders address fentanyl epidemic during the annual “Faces of Fentanyl” rally.
The Mankato Department of Public Safety responded to three different locations on Tuesday to find the teens all exhibiting signs consistent with an opioid overdose.
During the coronavirus pandemic, federal agencies changed rules to allow qualified clinicians to remotely prescribe buprenorphine, even to new patients.
In 2021, 1,286 Minnesotans died from drug overdoses, a 22% increase from the year before.
A 17-year-old boy was charged for allegedly selling a 15-year-old girl drugs that killed her earlier this year.
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.
The Jonas Brothers announced Sunday a tour across North America to celebrate their 20-year career with a stop in the Twin Cities.
A North Branch, Minnesota second grader is in the national spotlight. He's preserving a rare art form and gaining accolades as he navigates loss.
If a picture is worth a thousand words, Allyssa Woodford Hughes has done a lot of listening. She's the mind behind Locket Sisters, a jewelry company based out of north Minneapolis.
The next storm is set to move through the Twin Cities on Sunday morning with only a few spotty rain showers.
The 88-year-old made his first public appearance in five weeks at the hospital on Sunday after surviving a life-threatening bout of pneumonia.
The Jonas Brothers announced Sunday a tour across North America to celebrate their 20-year career with a stop in the Twin Cities.
A North Branch, Minnesota second grader is in the national spotlight. He's preserving a rare art form and gaining accolades as he navigates loss.
If a picture is worth a thousand words, Allyssa Woodford Hughes has done a lot of listening. She's the mind behind Locket Sisters, a jewelry company based out of north Minneapolis.
The viral TikTok sweet, Dubai Chocolate, has made its way to Minnesota.
Trash pickup services are in jeopardy after site plans are blocked by the city council.
Conservationists and mining groups share their concerns and hopes for the future of the Boundary Waters following President Trump's executive order to lift mining restrictions across the U.S.
It was March 21, 2005, on the Red Lake Indian Reservation. A 16-year-old gunman killed seven people and wounded nine others before dying by suicide.
An 8-year-old northern Minnesota boy is one of the first in the country to receive a specific type of gene therapy treatment.
Weeks after budget forecasters predicted a precipitous drop in Minnesota's surplus, Gov. Tim Walz has released a revised budget that his office says cuts hundreds of millions of dollars in spending in the coming years to fend off an impending deficit.
About a year-and-a-half after closing its northeast Minneapolis taproom, Dangerous Man Brewing Co. says it will cease operations completely.
Wisconsin voters are casting the first ballots in a pivotal state Supreme Court race that will determine whether liberal or conservative justices control the highest court in the crucial presidential battleground.
The fields for the NCAA basketball tournaments are set, and while the Minnesota men won't be dancing, some other local teams have punched their ticket.
State troopers say they arrested a 47-year-old woman from Minneapolis on Saturday after the driver showed "signs of impairment" and detected the odor of marijuana during a traffic stop.
University of Wisconsin-River Falls debuts it a cheesemaking course at its on-campus dairy plant.
Four Wisconsin voters whose ballots were not counted in the November presidential election have initiated a class action lawsuit seeking $175,000 in damages each.
WCCO-TV and I-Team alum Caroline Lowe was inducted into the 2025 Minnesota Broadcasters Hall of Fame by another 'CCO alum, Pat Kessler, on Wednesday.
Jeff Birkel got hooked on running in his 30s, but after getting diagnosed with ALS, things changed. Soon, his sons had an idea to get their dad qualified as a handicapped athlete in the Boston Marathon.
Five years ago this week, our world shut down as COVID-19 swept the country. It was a time of loss and change that hit all of us — and all of us have memories of how the virus upended our lives.
Decades of militant rule and ongoing conflict in Burma have sent nearly 20,000 Karen people to resettle in the Twin Cities since the early 2000s. It's conflict the four students were able to experience up close once again with a month-long trip to Southeast Asia.
Giacomo Naylor gave everything to his loved ones — his mom, younger siblings Lukas and Isadora — up until Jan. 25 at 2:28 a.m. while on "G's Last Stand" — a coast-to-coast road trip they took because he did not want to die in a hospital.
Amidst the raging national debate on immigration, Minnesota Republicans are looking to roll back Minnesota laws that benefit the state's estimated 81,000 undocumented residents. GOP Sen. Jordan Rasmusson talked about the effort on WCCO Sunday Morning at 10:30 a.m. with Esme Murphy.
Conservationists and mining groups share their concerns and hopes for the future of the Boundary Waters following President Trump's executive order to lift mining restrictions across the U.S.
The Minnesota Wild and St. Paul city leaders want the state to help renovate the Xcel Energy Center complex.
Some who love the Boundary Waters are fearing the worst after President Trump lifted mining restrictions across the U.S.
A total of 532,000 migrants from from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela entered the U.S. under the CHNV policy.
About a year-and-a-half after closing its northeast Minneapolis taproom, Dangerous Man Brewing Co. says it will cease operations completely.
For nearly 10 years, Iron Door Pub has stood at Lyndale Avenue and Lake Street. But now, it's shutting it's doors for good.
A group of south Minneapolis renters are demanding action from their building's management company, alleging major maintenance issues are being ignored and tenants are being threatened with eviction.
Food insecurity is at an all-time high in Minnesota. As that need continues to grow, lawmakers are pushing for more support.
It's a label that can instill confidence and patriotism. Some shoppers even seek out products that say "Made in America."
A fire at a Minneapolis home lead to the discovery of a shooting and arrest on Saturday.
Police announced the arrests of four suspects accused in the Friday shooting at Young Park in Las Cruces, New Mexico. They all face murder charges.
A 35-year-old Eden Prairie man is accused of sexually assaulting a boy and coercing him into sending graphic images.
The U.S. Attorney's Office in Minnesota says the group of 11 people conspired to possess methamphetamine with the intent to distribute it.
The jury trial for one of four people accused of kidnapping and torturing a man in St. Paul, Minnesota, over alleged drug debts to a Mexican cartel has been delayed.
An 8-year-old northern Minnesota boy is one of the first in the country to receive a specific type of gene therapy treatment.
Nearly 1.3 million Minnesotans — about one-quarter of the state — rely on Medicaid.
The start of spring kicks off a nasal nuisance for many people, but one drug meant to clear congestion has struggled to do its job. Here's what drugs work best to help you breathe better.
About one in five newborns in the U.S. start out on infant formula, making it a crucial source of nutrition.
As the federal government ramps up deportation efforts, an area organization says those efforts are striking fear into the wrong hearts.
The Jonas Brothers announced Sunday a tour across North America to celebrate their 20-year career with a stop in the Twin Cities.
A lawyer for the two songwriters suing Mariah Carey said they will "make a decision shortly on whether to appeal."
Want to catch the 2025 NCAA March Madness tournament? Here's how to stream the college basketball games for free.
Iconic classic rock band Steve Miller Band is taking a jet airliner to the Twin Cities this summer.
A federal judge has dismissed the charges against a Minnesota man accused of hiding a stolen pair of ruby slippers that Judy Garland wore in "The Wizard of Oz." Prosecutors informed the court Monday that he died Sunday.
Kelvin Yeboah scored two goals for Minnesota United but LA Galaxy answered each time as the teams played to a 2-2 draw.
Marco Rossi, Justin Brazeau, Mats Zuccarello and Frederick Gaudreau scored, and the Minnesota Wild beat the Buffalo Sabres 4-1.
The Harding High School boys’ basketball team just finished a historic season with their first-ever state tournament appearance, and it shares extra special meaning for head coach Stephen Solaja.
The Shakopee boys' basketball team is making a state tournament run with seven seniors who played together for nine years.
Julius Randle had 20 points, six rebounds and five assists and the Minnesota Timberwolves avoided losing to one of the Western Conference's worst teams for the second time in three days with a 134-93 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans.
Universities across the country are facing unprecedented times, including federal scrutiny and massive funding cuts.
Universities across the country are facing unprecedented times, including federal scrutiny and massive funding cuts. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Dr. Rebecca Cunningham, the University of Minnesota president, about the challenges they face.
A Minnesota man who was fired from his federal job as part of President Trump's federal layoffs should get his job back because of a new federal court order, but he says it is unclear if or when the Trump administration will follow the court's directive.
A Minnesota man who was fired from his federal job as part of President Trump's federal layoffs should get his job back because of a new federal court order.
Esme Murphy takes a look at why the government could shut down and what it could mean for Minnesotans.
South of Hastings, Minnesota, there's a town without a single resident and there are businesses that don't sell a single thing. Yet people can't wait to visit, and once here, they don't want to leave.
Lovers of old-school records in the Twin Cities, listen up: you can get a record made in your own backyard.
A partnership between the American Legion and a horseshoe club is putting Becker, Minnesota, on the map.
If you've been to the University of Minnesota, you can't miss the Weisman Art Museum. It stands out in more ways than one.
How about spending Valentine's Day, in a dome? You can do it in Pine City. The Sweetbriar Ridge offers couples a unique glamping getaway.
Nearly 1.3 million Minnesotans — about one-quarter of the state — rely on Medicaid.
The start of spring kicks off a nasal nuisance for many people, but one drug meant to clear congestion has struggled to do its job. Here's what drugs work best to help you breathe better.
Anglers are counting down the days to May 10 after the Department of Natural Resources announced you can keep two walleyes daily on Lake Mille Lacs this year.
As the days get longer and warmer, it's also a reminder for parents to get ready: Their kids are about to be home for a week straight.
It's a label that can instill confidence and patriotism. Some shoppers even seek out products that say "Made in America."
A spring snowstorm dropped several inches of plowable snow overnight in the Twin Cities and other parts of Minnesota.
Six Minnesota Vikings made the initial roster for the 2025 Pro Bowl Games, the most in 15 years.
Regions Hospital and Children's Minnesota share photos of their tiniest patients dressed to the nines for Halloween.
Minnesotans got a great view of the northern lights Thursday night due to the arrival of a severe geomagnetic storm.
Minnesotans got a great view of the northern lights Monday night.
Expect seasonable temps in the 40s to start the week before we warm back into the 60s for Thursday and Friday.
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.
WCCO meteorologist Adam Del Rosso says today will be windy and chilly with the chance for some spotty showers in the metro.
The next storm is set to move through the Twin Cities on Sunday morning with only a few spotty rain showers.
WCCO meteorologist Adam Del Rosso says our next storm continues to move though with only a few spotty rain showers this morning.
Expect seasonable temps in the 40s to start the week before we warm back into the 60s for Thursday and Friday.
Derek James has the latest headlines and updates.
WCCO meteorologist Adam Del Rosso says today will be windy and chilly with the chance for some spotty showers in the metro.
A North Branch, Minnesota second-grader is in the national spotlight. He's preserving a rare art form and gaining accolades as he navigates loss.
Amidst the raging national debate on immigration, Minnesota Republicans are looking to roll back Minnesota laws that benefit the state's estimated 81,000 undocumented residents. GOP Sen. Jordan Rasmusson talked about the effort on WCCO Sunday Morning at 10:30 a.m. with Esme Murphy.