In 2021, a national settlement lasting over 18 years was established between several pharmaceutical companies and the United States government to address the damage caused by opioid use and prevent further harm. The funds generated from this settlement, along with national initiatives aimed at reforming pharmaceutical regulations, are designed to alleviate the impact on our communities and enhance the quality of life for all Americans.

Nobles County will receive settlement funds of $585,017.82 over the next 18 years to Funding can be spent in areas of prevention, harm reduction, criminal justice and treatment to assist in minimizing the effect from the opioid epidemic.

The specific settlement amounts for all of Minnesota’s cities and counties can be found here: Opioid Settlement Payment Amounts. To view how statewide settlement funds have been utilized in previous years, check out the Drug Overdose Dashboard - MN Dept. of Health.