Opioids | Audacy

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
Local mom is going into schools to erase the secrecy of opioid use disorder and save lives

August 4, 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
Saturday is your opportunity to safely dispose of unwanted medication National Take Back Drug Day will take place from 10am-2pm at the Cub Foods on University Ave.

October 24, 2024
Doctor convicted for illegally distributing fentanyl and other opioids

June 23, 2024
WCCO Radio In-Depth Part Three: Finding hope in opioid use disorder recovery

April 24, 2024
Minneapolis awards settlement dollars to several organizations fighting opioid crisis "It's very clear that long term recovery needs government support," says Mayor Jacob Frey

March 12, 2024