Fentanyl in Minnesota: Sen. Klobuchar, Hennepin Co. Sheriff Witt highlight death prevention efforts
In Hennepin County alone, fentanyl takes the life of one person every day, according to Sheriff Dawanna Witt.
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In Hennepin County alone, fentanyl takes the life of one person every day, according to Sheriff Dawanna Witt.
In a video sent to WCCO, flames are seen shooting out of an industrial building in the city of Loretto — a small town between Minneapolis and Buffalo.
Fire crews think a vehicle inside the building sparked the flames around 7 p.m.
The controversy appeared to be resolved last week when Attorney General Keith Ellison clarified that SROs are able to use force as long as the force is reasonable.
Hennepin Theatre Trusts' 2022-2023 Broadway season ends on a high note, generating nearly $115 million to the local economy.
If you live in Hennepin County, you may end up paying more in property taxes this coming year.
If you live in Hennepin County, you may end up paying more in property taxes this coming year.
Hennepin County Emergency Management said a "malfunction on one of several siren control computers caused all 292 of Hennepin County's sirens to repeat the 1 p.m. successful siren test."
Another Minnesota law enforcement agency is taking action against legislation regarding school resource officers' use of force.
The program is called HCMC Talent Garden. The goal is to plant seed on interest in youth of color to pursue healthcare.
One of the officers involved in the murder of George Floyd, Tou Thao, will be sentenced on Monday.
The county said this information is aimed at "public health, human services, healthcare, community-based organizations, researchers, policymakers, and others." Visitors to the dashboard can see trends, implement interventions, and access resources.
The Hennepin County Attorney charged 27-year-old Derrick Thompson with 10 counts of criminal vehicular homicide. Thompson was also hit with unexpected charges -- at the federal level.
The Hennepin County Attorney has now charged a man with causing the deadly crash that killed five young women last weekend.
Paramedics in Hennepin County are now among the first in the nation to carry Suboxone, a new medication to treat withdrawal symptoms for patients overdosing on opioids.
WCCO's Reg Chapman sat down with Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty who believes her office is moving in the right direction when it comes to interrupting bad behavior before it is too late.
The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office collected hundreds of pounds of unwanted, unused and expired medications Saturday on National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.
A Twin Cities prosecutor says the state’s decision to take over a murder case is “undemocratic.”
Crime victims and north Minneapolis residents had the opportunity to sound off on nearly 20 judges Wednesday night about the surge in youth crimes.
Daniel Irish was attempting to apprehend a driver who had fled a traffic stop when the lawsuit says he was attacked by Keith McNamara's K-9, Thor.
Daniel Irish was attempting to apprehend a driver who had fled a traffic stop when the lawsuit says he was attacked by Keith McNamara's K-9, Thor.
An investigation into Hennepin County Sheriff David Hutchinson found he engaged in racist, sexist, retaliatory and bullying behavior in the workplace for over two years.
An ex-county leader pleaded guilty to fourth-degree DWI.
Frostbite and amputations are a growing concern among the homeless population. But, as Reg Chapman learns, there's an easy way you can help right now.
A jury convicted a man of murder in the disappearance of a western Michigan man whose body still has not been found after nearly 40 years.
A 60-year-old bicyclist has died after being struck by two cars. Police say the incident happened around 5 p.m. Wednesday night near Mesaba Avenue below West 1st Street in Duluth.
State budget forecasters project extra money on the state's bottom line in the next two years but there are warning signs of a potential big deficit in the future.
Navy veteran Robert Tassoni found himself homeless and hurting in the jungles of Central America.
Debbie Bury is a hardcore Minnesota Vikings fan. This past summer, after having some vision issues, she found out she had stage 4 brain cancer. The very week she found out her diagnosis, she won a Vikings-theme scratch-off worth $100,000.
A manhunt is underway for the killer of UnitedHealth CEO Brian Thompson, who was gunned down early Wednesday morning outside of a Midtown Manhattan hotel.
Navy veteran Robert Tassoni found himself homeless and hurting in the jungles of Central America.
A manhunt is underway for the killer of UnitedHealth CEO Brian Thompson, who was gunned down early Wednesday morning outside of a Midtown Manhattan hotel.
A 23-year-old Brooklyn Park man was sentenced to more than six years in prison after his toddler found his handgun and accidentally shot a man to death with it.
The Minnesota Vikings organization is responding to the news that legendary wide receiver Randy Moss is battling health issues.
A Coon Rapids police officer was injured while arresting a domestic assault suspect on Wednesday morning.
A 60-year-old bicyclist has died after being struck by two cars. Police say the incident happened around 5 p.m. Wednesday night near Mesaba Avenue below West 1st Street in Duluth.
Devotees say the state's sauna mania is about more than sweat and snow.
A chopper landing on a piece of private property on the exclusive East Gull Lake has given flight to a big back-and-forth battle for years.
A newly released report from the Stearns County Sheriff's Office gives more insight into the fatal accident at the Harvest of Horror Haunted Hayride back on Oct. 12 where 13-year-old Alexander Mick died.
Authorities have postponed searching for a southern Minnesota man who disappeared Monday evening.
Nate Bargatze, one of the hottest stand-up comedians in the U.S., will make three stops each in Minnesota and Wisconsin next year on his "Big Dumb Eyes" tour.
A Milwaukee bar is permanently closed after police found cocaine, bullets and chickens on the premises.
Wisconsin public worker and teachers unions have scored a major legal victory with a ruling that restores collective bargaining rights they lost under a 2011 state law.
Ben Wikler, chair of the Democratic Party in Wisconsin, says he's joined the race to lead the national party after an election that swept Donald Trump and Republicans to power in Washington.
Wisconsin's election commission leader has quietly certified Donald Trump's victory in the battleground state, a departure from the chaos that surrounded the 2020 election results.
One month into his stay at the NICU at M Health Fairview Masonic Children's Hospital, Cooper got a neighbor, Raghu, who weighed even less than him. The parents quickly connected.
A Twin Cities high school hockey team hit the ice for the first time Friday night since losing a teammate to a long battle with cancer. Max Akerson died earlier this week.
The Battis-Bohen bowl tradition is alive and well after 91 consecutive Thanksgivings.
A Red Lake Department of Public Safety officer was one of two people killed in a crash in the northern Minnesota community Wednesday morning.
The cost of Thanksgiving dinner is still nearly 20% higher than pre-pandemic levels in 2019. Union Gospel Mission is lightening the load by welcoming 10,000 families through their meal kit pick-up.
State budget forecasters project extra money on the state's bottom line in the next two years but there are warning signs of a potential big deficit in the future.
State budget forecasters project extra money on the state’s bottom line in the next two years, but there are warning signs of a potential big deficit in the future.
Penelope Hegseth said she wrote the 2018 email "in haste" and with "deep emotions."
The Supreme Court weighed whether Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care for minors experiencing gender dysphoria violates the Constitution.
President-elect Donald Trump is considering replacing former Fox News host Pete Hegseth, his embattled pick for defense secretary, with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
The Minnesota-born Mexican restaurant chain CHI-CHI's is making a comeback 20 years after ending its "celebration of food."
While there are many Cyber Monday deals out there from legitimate websites, the BBB's Bao Vang says online-buyer beware.
The mall is expecting tens of thousands of shoppers for Black Friday with plenty of deals.
Great deals means Minnesotans are camping out on Black Friday Eve
Are you running out to get a last-minute Thanksgiving dinner ingredient? Here's what's open and closed on Thanksgiving in Minnesota.
A manhunt is underway for the killer of UnitedHealth CEO Brian Thompson, who was gunned down early Wednesday morning outside of a Midtown Manhattan hotel.
A 23-year-old Brooklyn Park man was sentenced to more than six years in prison after his toddler found his handgun and accidentally shot a man to death with it.
A Coon Rapids police officer was injured while arresting a domestic assault suspect on Wednesday morning.
UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was shot and killed in New York City on Wednesday in what officials are calling a targeted attack.
UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was shot and killed outside a Hilton hotel in Midtown Manhattan, police said.
Whether it's for five or 15 minutes, Johnson says the small amount of time spent meditating has made a big difference.
Feds find 11 kids illegally employed for at least 4 years at Seaboard Triumph Foods facility in Sioux City, Iowa.
Minnesota Vikings legend and NFL Hall of Famer Randy Moss said he is "battling something internal" and asked for prayers on Sunday.
A first-of-its-kind treatment center aimed at helping those living with or at risk of HIV is now open in Minneapolis.
In a recent study, nearly 9 in 10 U.S. adults say something causes them stress this time of year.
The New York Film Critics Circle, one of the nation's oldest and most venerated critics' groups, is kicking movie awards season into high gear Tuesday as they select their choices for the best of 2024.
Nate Bargatze, one of the hottest stand-up comedians in the U.S., will make three stops each in Minnesota and Wisconsin next year on his "Big Dumb Eyes" tour.
Rap's reigning hater-in-chief Kendrick Lamar will kick off his next tour in Minneapolis.
Legendary Australian rockers AC/DC are Minnesota-bound for the first time in nearly a decade.
Elton John says he's lost his eyesight and struggled to see his new musical, "The Devil Wears Prada" after a "severe" eye infection.
Meet a student athlete from Chisago Lakes with endless drive, despite a surprise diagnosis. Plus, Becker and Totino-Grace battled at U.S. Bank Stadium for the Class 4A championship.
Debbie Bury is a hardcore Minnesota Vikings fan. This past summer, after having some vision issues, she found out she had stage 4 brain cancer. The very week she found out her diagnosis, she won a Vikings-theme scratch-off worth $100,000.
The Minnesota Wild are leading the league in points and riding a four-game win streak. Here are some of the reasons why the team is leading the league.
The Minnesota Vikings organization is responding to the news that legendary wide receiver Randy Moss is battling health issues.
The charges stem from a July 12 incident in which Addison allegedly fell asleep behind the wheel of a Rolls Royce on a Los Angeles freeway.
In this election, Klobuchar faired much better than all other Senate Democrats — she won by a significantly larger margin.
For Democrats the postmortem continues on why Vice President Kamala Harris and her Running mate Governor Tim Walz performed more poorly with almost every demographic than Joe Biden did in 2020. In Minnesota, Senator Amy Klobuchar did much better than Harris with some of those same groups.
As Election Day nears, experts say voters in Wisconsin and other battleground states will decide the 2024 presidential election winner.
As Election Day nears, experts say voters in Wisconsin and other battleground states will decide the 2024 presidential election winner.
As Election Day nears, experts say voters in Wisconsin and other battleground states will decide the 2024 presidential election winner.
"Thomas Dambo, he believes the trolls really help us kind of shine a light on how we can take better care of the environment and be better to each other," said Stearns.
There are a lot of quirky town names in Minnesota: Embarrass, Nowthen, Clontarff, Kiester. But the people of Nimrod believe their name stands out from the rest.
Did you know that donkeys are fast, smart and can build life-long bonds with other animals and people? It's believed that donkeys are smarter than most dogs.
The Fitzgerald Theater is the oldest active theater in St. Paul — but is it also haunted?
Wisconsin bars are known for their pints and their patrons. About the last thing you'd expect to discover in such a place would be 55 feet of historic American artwork.
From turkey, to mashed potatoes, stuffing and pies, many are ending Thanksgiving with full stomachs and refrigerators.
We're just over two weeks since Minnesota's deer opener and already hunters have harvested more than 123,000 of them using firearms. That could equal huge dollars for the state if they all took one extra step.
This holiday season, you might pull out a Betty Crocker cookbook to find a tried and true recipe.
Krueger is the third-generation owner of Krueger's Christmas Tree Farm. While he finds joy in knowing the evergreens will make a family happy, they might not realize the effort it took to reach these towering heights.
As President-elect Donald Trump fills out his cabinet, there's one department for which he's yet to announce a leader. That could be because he promised it wouldn't exist after taking office.
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.
Storms ripped through parts of Minnesota and western Wisconsin on Thursday evening. There were several reports of tornadoes and trees were downed in the metro and beyond, including in Cottage Grove, Anoka, Champlin and Fridley.
A powerful thunderstorm tore through the grounds of the Minnesota State Fair on Monday night, delaying Tuesday's opening.
Wind alerts are in effect for most of the state until midnight on Wednesday.
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.
Temperatures will plummet and feel like they're in the negative teens by dinner and winds will gust to near 50 mph.
WCCO meteorologist Mike Augustyniak has your latest forecast.
An arctic front is bringing light snow showers, gusty winds and rapidly dropping temperatures to the Twin Cities on Wednesday, says NEXT Weather Meteorologist Joseph Dames.
Jeff Wagner updates on the news of the day.
Today was rough, with wind gusts in some parts of Minnesota up to 60 mph. Thursday will see the return of the sun, but will remain windy. It'll be cold in the morning and we will warm throughout the day. As we head into the weekend temps continue to get nicer. Chris Shaffer breaks it down and shares when we could hit the 40s.
A veteran struggling with sobriety and living the jungles of Central America found his way to Minnesota, and to MACV. With the help of the organization he is now thriving.
New York police are looking for the suspect in the fatal shooting United Healthcare's CEO Brian Thompson Wednesday morning. Surveillance video shows how fast the shooting happened.
State budget forecasters project extra money on the state’s bottom line in the next two years, but there are warning signs of a potential big deficit in the future.