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Dangerous synthetic drugs are changing the way some Minnesota prisons are processing mail
FARIBAULT, Minn. — Contraband isn't new to prisons, but investigators are warning that Minnesota's prison system is being inundated by mail laced with synthetic opioids."I've been in this department for 27 years, and this is one of our largest problems," John Melvin, director of the office of special investigations at the Minnesota Department of Corrections, explained to WCCO Investigates. "Our investigators are very overwhelmed by trying to help stop this introduction."Melvin shared several examples of compromised mail that was confiscated and tested for drugs. They included everything from handwritten birthday cards to what appeared to a package from an attorney's office."It...
Minnesota Awesome celebrates state pride, Olympian Suni Lee
EDINA, Minnesota — There are so many things that make Minnesota great — or better yet — awesome. "Things are nice here, and scenic, and lots of lakes," said Dan Gordon, who grew up in Bismarck but moved to Minnesota in his early twenties. Dan and his...
Billboards hope to shine light on missing Indigenous people in Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Department of Public Safety unveiled a new series of billboards meant to raise awareness about missing Indigenous relatives in the state.Eight billboards feature eight missing Indigenous people from Minnesota: Leo Coleman Cortez, Kateri Mishow, Mato Dow, Nevaeh Kingbird, Melissa Eagle Shield, Melissa Burt, Jeremy Jourdain and April Geyer.The DPS says the billboards can be seen in Minneapolis, Burnsville, Shoreview, Mounds View, Maplewood and Columbus Township.The Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives (MMIR) office worked with Missing Children Minnesota and Clear Channel Communication on the billboards. Clear Channel Communication leased the billboard space for a $1 contract, according...
Women’s Cross Country: Scots Announce their 2024 Schedule
ST. PAUL, Minn. – The Macalester College women's cross country team will compete in five events, before competing in the MIAC Championships on Nov 2. The Scots will begin the 2024 campaign on Aug 30 at the Ole Opener, at St. Olaf in Northfield. Macalester runs at the Luther...
Minnesota United sign Joseph Rosales to new contract
Minnesota United FC have signed midfielder/defender Joseph Rosales to a new deal, the club announced Thursday. The 23-year-old Honduran international is now under contract through 2027 with a club option for 2028. "Joseph has been an important part of our club for the past three seasons and has proven to...
University of St. Thomas Shines in Summit League’s Academic Honors for 2023-24
The University of St. Thomas continues to excel academically, with 120 student-athletes honored on the Summit League's Commissioner's List of Academic Excellence for maintaining a 3.50+ GPA. St. Thomas' women's swim and dive team also received the Team Academic Achievement Award. The team had the highest percentage of student-athletes on the Academic Honor Roll and Commissioner's List.
Water Lantern Festival at Phalen Park in St. Paul + Discount Tickets
The Water Lantern Festival is Saturday, July 27th at Phalen Park in St. Paul- keep reading for discount ticket information!. Have you ever been to the Water Lantern Festival in Phalen Park? It’s beautiful night of connection and peace, when people gather to release lanterns onto the water. Of course many of the lanterns represent passed loved ones, some represent the closing of life chapters, new beginnings, milestones, etc. Whatever you reason, you are welcome to create your own lantern and join in the event!
Compost program turns food scraps into soil instead of waste in Washington and Ramsey Counties
Whatever foods you have leftover or you bought too much of, or forgot was in the fridge, you put them in the special compost bag the city sends you and throw it in your regular garbage container with the rest of your garbage. Sheletta explains more.
Minnesota weather: Quickly turning very warm and very humid Friday
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - The comfortable stretch of weather is coming to an end, as Friday is quickly turning very warm and humid. Expect a few clouds on Friday morning, but they will clear out quickly by the lunch hour, allowing plenty of afternoon sunshine. The afternoon is bright, warm,...