Austin Woman Admits to Murder Charges For 2 Overdose Deaths
She indicated that she needed the money to support her own drug habit and "make a little extra money."
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Stewartville Man Admits to Manslaughter Charge For Fatal Overdose
His girlfriend was also charged in the case.
Suspected Car Thief Hospitalized After Suspected Overdose
A man wanted on vehicle theft charges who led Rochester Police on a brief chase Monday night was transported to St. Marys Hospital this morning to be treated for a suspected drug overdose.
Rochester Police Face New Threat Due to Opioid Crisis
Rochester Police Chief Roger Peterson describes a new danger by Police Officers and even their K9 partners in medical emergencies or criminal cases involving drugs.
Pharmacists Punished for Trying to Access Prince's Medical Files
Three Indiana pharmacists have been reprimanded for trying to access Prince's medical records within days of the superstar's death last year.
Minnesota Health Officials Report Spike in Synthetic Drug Overdoses
Minnesota health officials say there's been a spike in the number of overdoses from synthetic marijuana in Minneapolis.
Rochester & Olmsted County Law Officers Use Narcan to Save 2 Lives
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News) - The distribution of the medication that counteracts the effects of an opioid overdose helped save the lives of two people in the Rochester area.
Judge: Dead NY Rangers Player a Victim of Organized Sports
NEW YORK (AP) — A judge says a New York Rangers player who died in 2011 of an accidental overdose of prescription painkillers and a minor league hockey player who supplied him with pills are victims of organized sports.
Prince Death Investigation Narrowing
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — More than five months after Prince's fatal drug overdose, investigators have narrowed their focus to two main questions.
Drug Overdose Summit in Minneapolis
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Law enforcement, health professionals and addiction specialists from around the country will convene in Minnesota to talk about ways to address the growing number of opioid overdose deaths.
Counterfeit Pills With Fentanyl Found at Paisley Park
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — An official close to the investigation says several pills taken from Prince's estate in Paisley Park after his death were counterfeit drugs that actually contained the powerful opioid fentanyl.
Stewartville Man Apparent Heroin Overdose Victim
Stewartville, MN (KROC AM News) - The Olmsted County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a suspected fatal heroin overdose.
Woman Charged With Deadly Overdoses
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A Twin Cities area woman is accused of selling drugs to three people who overdosed and died all within the last year.
Tuesday is Prince Day in Minnesota
St. Paul, MN (KROC-AM News) - Governor Mark Dayton has officially proclaimed June 7th as "Prince Day" in Minnesota.