Minnesota mom raising opioid awareness with new film
The film was created with the help of a local filmmaker and paid for thanks to grants from the Minnesota Department of Human Services through the Opioid Epidemic Response Advisory Council.
Jason Rantala joined WCCO as a reporter in June 2023. He's a Minnesota native and is thrilled to be telling the stories of those in his hometown.
Jason comes to WCCO from KARE 11, where he worked as a photographer and often wrote, shot, and edited his own stories. He grew up in Eden Prairie, graduated from the University of Minnesota, and has worked as a reporter in Jacksonville, Florida; Des Moines, Iowa; and Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
When he's off the clock, Jason enjoys exploring the Twin Cities, heading to local breweries, live music, and running around the Chain of Lakes.
The film was created with the help of a local filmmaker and paid for thanks to grants from the Minnesota Department of Human Services through the Opioid Epidemic Response Advisory Council.
Amidst another day of Pro-Palestinian protests at the U of M Friday, Jewish students at Hillel Minnesota are speaking out, explaining why they don't feel safe on campus.
A coyote is on the prowl in the east metro. City leaders warn it's already attacked at least one dog.
Smoking in Minneapolis is set to get more expensive thanks to a new ordinance passed by the City Council.
The last 40 years in particular have been unkind to the structure. Restoration efforts will focus on replacing stones, mortar and adding lighting.
For the first time in Minnesota cannabis usage on 420 is legal.
WCCO's Jason Rantala follows up with local business owners in Uptown regarding the impact of construction on Hennepin Avenue.
A southern Minnesota community is mourning, supporting a family after their 1-year-old son fell to his death from a hotel window.
Police said they received the reports of gunfire near West 33rd Street and Grand Avenue South around 11:30 p.m. Saturday night. Not long after, more reports of gunfire on the north side, where police say a man was shot, along with homes and cars.
The iconic Stone Arch Bridge is closing so that some construction can be done. Folks were out enjoying it over the weekend before it closes on Monday, April 15th.
Erick Haynes, who orchestrated the 2022 killing of 23-year-old Zaria McKeever, the mother of his 1-year-old child, was sentenced to life in prison on Friday.
The store is set to be rebuilt not far from its current location: Right across 169 near Jordan Supper Club.
A new lawsuit claims Hennepin County refused to address a former sheriff's alleged racist and discriminatory behavior.
The boy's name has not been released, but a police news release indicated that he appeared for a detention hearing in adult court rather than juvenile court.
Christian Clements founded the DRIP Mobile Shower Unit in 2022. Now, almost two years later, in a written confession on the project's Facebook page, Clements admitted to stealing funds in excess of $5,000.