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Mpls. Police Seek Information In Armed Pharmacy Robbery
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Authorities are now offering a $1,000 reward for vital information in an armed robbery of a CVS Pharmacy in Minneapolis. On April 26 at 9:30 p.m., police were dispatched to the...
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Mayo: 7 Of 10 Americans On At Least One Prescription
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — A Mayo Clinic study suggests that more Americans are currently taking prescription drugs than not. The results say that about 7 of 10 Americans are currently taking at least one...
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Police: Tip From Ex-Wife Led To Robbery Suspect
BUFFALO, Minn. (AP) — Authorities say a tip from an ex-wife pointed them to a Sartell man suspected in a string of armed robberies along Interstate 94 from the St. Cloud area to the Minneapolis...
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‘Steve’s Law’ Seeks To Fight Heroin Epidemic
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – A woman who lost her fiancé to a heroin overdose says Minnesota lawmakers can do something about a growing epidemic that will save lives. On Saturday night, the Steve Rummler Hope...
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Are Prescription Drugs Covered Under My Health Insurance?
Health insurance policies offered through the state insurance exchanges, most job-based health plans, and public plans such as Medicaid and TRICARE include coverage for prescription medications. Most...
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Henn. Co. Sheriff: Heroin Deaths Decrease, But Potency Is High
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Heroin deaths in Hennepin County declined slightly in 2014, but the drug is getting cheaper in the Twin Cities — and has one of the highest purity levels in the country. The...
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Blue Cross Blue Shield Nurse Accused Of Illegally Accessing Patient Records
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — A nurse with a history of narcotics theft illegally accessed a state database that contains prescription drug records for 1 million Minnesotans, all under the supervision of...
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Suspended MN Doctor Pleads Guilty To Stealing Prescription Drugs
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — A 43-year-old suspended Pelican Rapids doctor has pleaded guilty to obtaining Hydrocodone, Oxycodone and other prescription drugs by writing and filling fraudulent prescriptions,...
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Conference Focuses On Giving Law Enforcement, Health Officials Insight Into...
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — More than 1,000 law enforcement, health care and drug court officials met at the University of Minnesota on Tuesday for a one-day conference on helping those suffering from...
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Deputy Accused Of Stealing Drugs & Toys Charged, Released
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — A Meeker County sheriff’s deputy accused of stealing prescription drugs and toys from children faces nine criminal counts ranging from felonies to petty misdemeanors. Travis...
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Klobuchar-Sponsored Bill Combating Prescription Drug Abuse Moves Forward
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – Senator Amy Klobuchar announced a bipartisan bill to fight prescription drug abuse passed the Senate Judiciary Committee today. The Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act...
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Hennepin County Offers Safe Prescription Drug Disposal
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – Saturday is National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day. Locations across the Twin Cities are accepting medicines for safe disposal. The drop-off locations will accept prescription...
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Good Question: How Do Prescription Drugs Get Their Names?
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Zyrtec, Xeljanz, Lipitor. They might sound like strange words, but they’re now household names after billions of dollars of advertising by drug companies. That had Kim from River...
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A Safe Way To Dispose Of Prescription Drugs At Home
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — The safe disposal of drugs not only prevents others from swiping bottles from home medicine cabinets, but it also protects the environment. Studies show that a majority of abused...
View ArticleSherburne Co. Deputies Save 4 Overdose Victims In 10 Days Using NARCAN
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Four people in 10 days have been saved by deputies administering NARCAN in Sherburne County, according to the county’s sheriff’s office. The sheriff’s office made the announcement...
View Article84-Year-Old Doctor Who Won’t Use A Computer Has Medical License Revoked
CBS Local — An 84-year-old doctor has lost her license to practice medicine, partly because she does not own or know how to use a computer. New Hampshire physician Anna Konopka surrendered her license...
View ArticleSen. Tina Smith Pushing Bill To Lower Prescription Drug Prices
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Senator Tina Smith is making her first big push in Washington, D.C. The former lieutenant governor of Minnesota was appointed in December after Al Franken resigned from the office....
View ArticleOver 200 Common Drugs May Cause Depression, Report Warns
CHICAGO, IL (CBS Local) – Health professionals are issuing a disturbing warning about common medications after finding that hundreds of drugs are putting people at risk for developing depression. A new...
View ArticleHow Do Pharmaceutical Companies Price Prescription Drugs?
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — On Tuesday, the Trump administration announced it wants to require pharmaceutical companies to list the price of prescription drugs in television ads. But how do drug companies...
View ArticleNational Drug Takeback Day Set For Saturday
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — In the last five years, Minnesota has collected nearly 100,000 pounds of prescription drugs through take back events. The goal is to offer people a safe way to dispose of unused,...
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