Number of overdoses double over last week in St. Paul, including 2 deaths
Police in St. Paul, Minnesota say there have been at least 28 suspected overdoses in the city in the city over the last six days, including two deaths.
Police report 22 overdoses, including 1 death, in St. Paul since Friday
Police say there has been a significant increase in the number of overdoses in St. Paul, Minnesota since last Friday
Justice Department sending $12.5 million to Minnesota for opioid abuse prevention
More than half of the money will go to the BCA, but the rest will be dispersed among Minnesota cities, counties and courts.
‘Meth. We’re on it’: People have mixed feelings about South Dakota’s new anti-drug campaign
South Dakota's latest anti-drug campaign slogan, “Meth. We’re On It,” has not been as well received as originally hoped.
Minneapolis installs syringe drop boxes in effort to reduce litter on streets, public spaces
The City of Minneapolis is installing syringe drop boxes in public spaces over the next few weeks in an effort to clean up city streets.
St. Louis Park couple charged after toddler sickened by fentanyl
A St. Louis Park couple is charged with child endangerment and child neglect after their 12-month-old baby ingested fentanyl, according to the Hennepin County Attorney's office.
St. Paul, Minn. police warn about multiple drug overdoses in past 24 hours
St. Paul police are warning members of the public about an increase in drug overdose reports in the city over the last 24 hours.
OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma files for bankruptcy amid thousands of opioid lawsuits
Purdue Pharma filed for bankruptcy in the first step in a complex, multibillion-dollar plan by the maker of OxyContin to settle thousands of lawsuits brought against it by state and local governments over the nation's deadly opioid disaster.
Minnesota lawmakers agree to fine drug companies
Minnesota lawmakers agreed to fine drug companies in response to the current opioid epidemic.
Minnesota lawmakers push for change as opioid-related deaths spike
Minnesota lawmakers push for change as opioid-related deaths spike.