CAPE Coalition

03/13/2026

Reminder- next week is the first weekly meeting of Thrive Family in Virginia! If you or someone you know has a friend or family member struggling with addiction, know this group is a safe space for you💕

Community Partners, help us spread the word! St. Louis County MN Public Health Lakeview Behavioral Health Range Mental Health Center Laurentian Chamber of Commerce RAAN Recovery Alliance Duluth Fairview Range Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation Partners Behavioral Healthcare

03/12/2026

Important to be aware and recognize the risk associated with high-potency THC consumption. If you or someone you know has an abnormal reaction after consuming THC, call Minnesota Regional Poison Center or seek medical care right away.

The Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) is alerting cannabis consumers to avoid consuming Beezwax brand disposable 2.5-gram vapes and 1-gram h**p prerolls manufactured by Kooka LLC due to product mislabeling and THC content above the legal limit.

Products were distributed in Minnesota to both cannabis dispensaries and h**p retailers, including to***co and h**p/CBD stores. These products may have also been sold directly to consumers over the internet. These products are not compliant and therefore pose a threat to the health of consumers. Consuming more THC than intended could lead to unexpected adverse health effects. Individuals with existing health conditions may experience a greater risk for adverse health effects.

Contact your health care provider or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222 if you become ill after consuming these, or other cannabis products. A product recall was issued by OCM and can be found on their webpage along with additional details related to this alert. https://mn.gov/ocm/consumers/consumer-advisories/index.jsp?id=1202-730450

03/10/2026

What an exciting new space for our community! Be sure to stop by this weekend for their grand opening and stay tuned for possible future CAPE Coalition-sponsored events in the new space... 😉

03/05/2026

Cannabis (also known as ma*****na, w**d, pot) is not a harmless drug for teens. The teen brain is still developing until the mid-to-late 20s and cannabis can interfere with this development.

The amount of the main mind-altering chemical, THC, is considerably stronger than previous years. The increasing strength of cannabis is leading to higher rates of addiction and mental health concerns.

Just because something is legal does not mean it is safe. Cannabis use carries real risks for our youth, just as alcohol, to***co, and other drugs do. It is important that we provide accurate facts to support healthy decision-making about any drug use.

Visit speakingofcannabis.org to learn more. Video credits to Sherburne County SUP Coalition

https://youtu.be/WT_cAJtRkNY?si=45BOv8aQfO8qYXkT

Cannabis is not a harmless drug for teens. The teen brain is still developing until the mid-to-late 20s and cannabis can interfere with this development.The ...

03/04/2026

Our communities are so grateful for the work Steve Rummler HOPE Network has done for the state of Minnesota. They have continued to support work around preventing overdose deaths and increasing access to naloxone and test strips for our communities.

03/03/2026

Our coalition members are attending some pretty cool community events! Way to go, Fairview Range

Last week, our Peer Recovery Specialist, Crystal Goggleye, attended the Bois Forte Mid-Winter Pow Wow on behalf of Fairview Range and the Indigenous Healing Circle (IHC), an M Health Fairview Employee Resource Group. She connected with community members and shared substance use education and resources.

We’re grateful for opportunities like this to support and engage with the communities we serve!

02/26/2026

The Eveleth Community Center will officially open to the public on Saturday, March 14th. The Community Center will offer rental spaces, community events, open gym hours, educational classes, fitness classes, a senior center and other valuable services. Follow along on Facebook and Eveleth.gov for updates and a calendar of events. Hope to see you there!

02/25/2026

Be sure to stop by on Friday after work/school for this fun event with Project Care in Virginia!

Our community is coming together for an afternoon of connection, fun, and support—and you’re invited! Join us on February 27th to learn about the new Project Care Family Resource Center and enjoy free food, games, and giveaways.

02/24/2026

Great opportunity for families impacted by substance use in our community. If you know of someone whose loved one is challenged by addiction, please tell them about this new family support group starting in Virginia on March 18.

02/18/2026

Many of our coalition members are naloxone access points and we are so grateful to our community for their support in this work! If you think your agency would be a good fit to become a naloxone access point, please consider signing up! Any of the staff at Saint St. Louis County MN Public Health would be happy to chat more about the initiative with you!

Community Partners Needed- Become a Naloxone Access Point. St. Louis County Public Health is looking for local organizations interested in becoming Naloxone Access Points- helping make naloxone, the safe and effective overdose-reversal medication, free and available to anyone in our community.
- No cost to participate
- Nasal Narcan provided by Public Health
- Direct community impact
- Prevent overdose deaths
- Become part of the solution

Ideal partners include community centers, nonprofits, faith-based organizations, housing sites, counseling & healthcare offices, bars and restaurants, and other public-facing locations.

Narcan saves lives and together, we can expand access & protect our community.

Interested in learning more? Complete this form and someone from public health will be in touch! https://forms.office.com/g/7PUy3PDbPE

02/17/2026

⭐We are seeking nominations for the 2026 Public Health Acheivement Awards!⭐

We are seeking nominations from the public to recognize individuals or groups who have made significant effort to improve the health of residents or communities in our community. The Public Health Achievement Awards will be presented during the St. Louis County, Minnesota Board meeting on Tuesday, April 7th.

Winners will be selected based on their leadership, Public Health contributions, community health improvement outcomes, collaboration and advocacy. The deadline to submit a nomination is Friday, March 6 by 4:30pm.
You can find the the nomination form and instructions
stlouiscountymn.gov/phaward

01/30/2026