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Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025

Overdose deaths disproportionately impact older Black men. Few programs in Minnesota exist to support them

Synthetic opioids such as fentanyl have accelerated overdoses for Black men ages 55 to 74 who have suffered disproportionately for decades. One Ramsey County nonprofit is working to fill the gap.

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