Across north Minneapolis, neighbors help neighbors survive the opioid crisis
Gabe Lyrek reads from a page in the NorthPoint Health & Wellness Center’s “Northside Survival Guide,” a 38-page resource for neighborhoods in Minneapolis on June 22.
Erica Zurek | MPR News
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In north Minneapolis, fentanyl has reshaped the local drug landscape and the opioid crisis persists. At the same time, harm reduction programs have expanded considerably, improving access to lifesaving services. An MPR News data analysis shows that opioid-related emergency department visits decreased between 2021 and 2024. Public health officials and frontline workers cannot say for certain what caused the decline, although they point to the commitment of the people on the ground in north Minneapolis.
