Minnesota Senate Passes Bill to Combat Opioid EpidemicMinnesota Senate Passes Bill to Combat Opioid EpidemicThe Minnesota Senate has passed legislation to force drug companies help pay for the costs of responding to the opioid epidemic.The Associated PressThe Associated Press
Another Minnesota Overdose Death Blamed on CarfentanilAnother Minnesota Overdose Death Blamed on CarfentanilMINNEAPOLIS (AP) — An 11th person in Hennepin County has died after overdosing on the powerful opioid carfentanil.Associated PressAssociated Press
Opioid Overdose Deaths Continue to ClimbOpioid Overdose Deaths Continue to ClimbST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — New data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that deaths from opioid overdoses rose in Minnesota last year, especially among younger adults.Associated PressAssociated Press
Overdose Deaths in Minnesota Rose 11% Last YearOverdose Deaths in Minnesota Rose 11% Last YearSt Paul, MN (KROC-AM News) - The Minnesota Department of Health says new data shows drug overdose deaths in the state increased 11-percent last year.Andy BrownellAndy Brownell