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 in Minnesota. Between 1999 and 2017, the state's suicide rate increased more than 50 percent, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 

MPR News host Cathy Wurzer talked with Minnesota Department of Health epidemiologist Melissa Heinen about what we know about increases in the state's suicide rate, and how the state is working to prevent deaths by suicide. 

How to get help in Minnesota: Suicide prevention resources

Cathy Wurzer

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Between 1999 and 2017, the state's suicide rate increased more than 50 percent, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Between 1999 and 2017, the state's suicide rate increased more than 50 percent, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control.

MDH epidemiologist Melissa Heinen on what we know about the state's rising suicide rate

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