What Happens When The Heroin Epidemic Hits Small Town America?

Mayor Barney’s recently formed Blue Ribbon Commission on Addiction is an important step for Minot and the region when it comes to fighting our growing opioid and addiction problem. Hopefully, we’re able to hold back a rising tide, hopefully. Perhaps our success will be burgeoned by an understanding of how we got here and what our future looks like if we fail to make progress. If so, this article from NPR is invaluable for the perspective brought by the interviewee.