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Recent uptick in fentanyl overdoses
Law enforcement officials are reportedly seeing an increase in overdoses, especially in Leech Lake and surrounding areas. The Leech Lake Tribal Police Department says the public should be aware of…
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Bemidji man appears in court today on third-degree murder charge
A Bemidji man is facing third-degree murder charges for his accused role in a fentanyl overdose. According to the criminal complaint filed today, 22-year-old Cameron Luadtke is accused of selling…
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DHS, others, testify to House Behavioral Health committee
The state Department of Human Services and others testified to a House Behavioral Health committee yesterday, with a warning on how the COVID-19 pandemic has led to an increase of…
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Bemidji woman arrested, charged for drug sales
A Bemidji woman was charged with third degree narcotics sales in connection to the recent uptick in opioid overdoses. According to the criminal complaint, agents from the Paul Bunyan Drug…
Law enforcement responded to 62 overdoses since Dec. 1
Regional law enforcement departments say they have responded to 62 overdoses since Dec. 1, with 10 of them being fatal. According to a joint release from the Red Lake Nation,…
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Uptick in overdoses linked to illegally made fentanyl
The Leech Lake Tribal Police Department issued a release in response to the increase in opioid-related overdoses in the area. They say the most recent overdoses are linked to illegally-made…
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AUDIO: NMAW Center Director Margot Kelsey discusses treatment, Narcan, as overdose deaths spike
As overdose deaths spike in the region, Northern Minnesota Addiction Wellness Center director Margot Kelsey says anyone can access the life-saving drug Narcan within the state of Minnesota from their…
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Addiction treatment center coming soon
An addiciton wellness center is currently in the works within the county. During the Beltrami County Board of Commissioners’ work session on Tuesday, Margot Kelsey informed the board that a…