Cass County coroner reports rise in yearly deaths and shifts in overdose causes The county coroner’s office told staff that reported deaths have risen from about 550 a few years ago to more than 800 last year and highlighted growing fentanyl, xylazine and methadone toxicity amid ongoing suicide‑prevention work.

Cass County is facing a troubling surge in reported deaths, with opioid toxicity and suicide prevention efforts at the forefront of local health discussions.

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Cass County coroner reports rising deaths in 2025, describes new fingerprint system and staffing adjustments Cass County coroner updated commissioners on 2025 caseload trends, fingerprinting equipment that sped identifications, increased cremations, reliance on UND/Grand Forks for autopsies and internal office moves to relieve crowding.

Cass County is facing an alarming rise in deaths this year, prompting the coroner to implement new technologies and staffing strategies to cope with the crisis.

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