Olmsted County will join other counties in Minnesota and other states in a lawsuit claiming damages caused by opioid makers and distributors. The opioid epidemic is growing public health problem across the nation. The damages…
It is always a good idea to keep your drugs safe and tamper proof. The Sheriff’s department stated that people should secure their pharmaceuticals and drugs in a safe place away from children and house…
Drug overdose deaths among Minnesota residents increased 9.2 percent from 2015 to 2016. The deaths in 2016 is six times greater than in 2000. Here is a website that you can view the Minnesota Department…
Round Table on Opioid Epidemic Senator Al Franken conducted a roundtable discussion on the Opioid Epidemic in Olmsted County on August 25. The County Attorney (Ostrem) has been in the forefront of this discussion with…