06/02/2026
For folx in the Dakota County area, please reach out to our Mankato office if you need naloxone. Call 507-345-1011 and we'll get it to you
⚠️ OVERDOSE ALERT: 23 SUSPECTED OVERDOSES, 2 SUSPECTED FATAL OVERDOSES IN DAKOTA COUNTY 4 DAY SPAN⚠️
Health and public safety officials are urging residents to remain vigilant after a sharp increase in suspected overdoses across Dakota County over the past several days.
Between May 29 and June 2, authorities report there have been 23 suspected overdoses and two suspected fatal overdoses within Dakota County.
Officials are warning that any street drug should be considered potentially dangerous, as fentanyl and other powerful synthetic substances continue to be found in a wide variety of illicit drugs. In many cases, people may not know the substances they are using contain fentanyl until it is too late.
Community members are encouraged to check on friends, family members, and loved ones who may be struggling with substance use or who may be at risk of an overdose.
Know the signs of a possible overdose:
• Person cannot be awakened or is unresponsive
• Slow, shallow, or stopped breathing
• Blue or gray lips, fingertips, or skin
• Gurgling, choking, or unusual breathing sounds
• Loss of consciousness
If you suspect an overdose:
• Call 911 immediately
• Administer naloxone (Narcan) if available
• Stay with the person until emergency responders arrive
• Do not assume they will “sleep it off”
Officials are strongly encouraging anyone who uses substances, or who knows someone who does, to carry naloxone. Narcan can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose and save a life when administered quickly.
This increase in overdoses serves as a reminder that the ongoing fentanyl crisis continues to impact communities across Minnesota, affecting people of all ages, backgrounds, and neighborhoods.
Please share this information. It could save a life.
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