Reservation struggles with drug epidemic

RED LAKE — Tribal leaders of a northern Minnesota reservation have declared its heroin and opiate epidemic a public health emergency.

Red Lake Indian Reservation tribal leaders are seeking outside help to deal with the crisis and are considering banishing tribal members who are involved with dealing drugs. They'll discuss the option at a meeting Aug. 1.

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