Dealing with the Opioid Crisis in Rice County

Rice County Attorney John L. Fossum

Rice County suffered four opioid deaths from overdose in 2016, tying the previous high of four in 2008. Between 2000 and 2007 there were 4 opioid overdose deaths in Rice County, from 2008 to 2016 there were 19 more opioid deaths.

Continue reading…

Dealing with the Opioid Crisis in Rice County.docx

Related Posts

Local Events

Hispanic Heritage Celebration

Saturday, September 13, 2025 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm – Everyone is invited to a day-long celebration of Hispanic culture during the Hispanic Heritage CelebrationThis event kicks off Hispanic Heritage Month. A pre-event Zumba class starts at 9:00 a.m. to get everyone warmed up. The festival starts at 11:00 a.m. with a parade of flags. Throughout the day, there will be live music, dancing, entertainment, […]

View Event »

Homegrown Harvest Dinner (Cannon River SFA)

Saturday, September 13, 2025 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm – Homegrown Harvest Dinner: A Feast for the Future of Local Farming September 13, 2025 • Ferndale Market • Cannon Falls, MN Fresh flavors, live music, and community spirit will be on the table at the Homegrown Harvest Dinner on Saturday, September 13, 2025, hosted by the Cannon River Chapter of the Sustainable Farming Association (SFA) […]

View Event »