Opioid | Audacy

Local patients are finding hope in three medications for opioid use disorder

October 28, 2025
Success in drug prevention programs in Lower Sioux community reflect overall decline in overdoses statewide "Together, we’re saving lives and showing what’s possible," says Governor Tim Walz

October 28, 2025
Third Narcan vending machine in Minneapolis is welcomed by a mother who lost her son five years ago Michelle Hein shares the story of her son's death as a way to help prevent it from happening to anyone else

October 8, 2025
Washington Co. has $700,000 in opioid settlement funds for impactful projects. Do you have one?

October 6, 2025
A Twin Cities mother warns about the dangers of fentanyl addiction "Buying fentanyl off the streets caused her to not wake up one morning," says Vanessa Marlowe

September 2, 2025
City of Minneapolis says their two Narcan vending machines are saving lives in the battle against opioid overdoses Their two machines have dispensed more than 2,200 boxes of the reversal medication within the past year

July 7, 2025
Opioid settlement grant funds local work to save the lives of veterans and first responders “The helpers need help,” said Russ Hanes, founder and executive director of the Invisible Wounds Project

May 20, 2025
Stopping addiction before it starts: opioid settlement funds local program for at-risk families

May 16, 2025
A brand-new Narcan vending machine is now open in North Minneapolis "We're going to be giving you every kind of care and help that you need," says Mayor Jacob Frey

May 14, 2025
Program aims to educate local Latino community battling higher opioid misuse rates

April 30, 2025