CAPE Coalition

08/31/2026

Today, on 💜International Overdose Awareness Day💜, we remember every person lost to overdose and recognize the grief carried by families, friends, and communities. The day also calls us to action by expanding awareness and sharing lifesaving information that can help prevent overdose. 2 of the most important steps to preventing overdose deaths include knowing the signs & symptoms of an overdose & carrying naloxone. Wondering where to pick up free naloxone near you? Visit https://steverummlerhopenetwork.org/what-we-do/naloxone-access-points/

08/27/2026

JOB OPPORTUNITY!!!! Our partners at University Minnesota Extension Department of Family, Health and Wellbeing are hiring TWO health prevention coordinators for St. Louis County. These positions will help bridge the work happening on our end in terms of upstream, primary prevention of substance use with what our area schools are incorporating in their health curriculum and programming. What a fantastic opportunity to work with so many great community partners. One position is even specifically based out of the Iron Range area! The application deadline has been extended through September 7th, but don't wait to apply. See link in below post for more details.

If you are looking for a meaningful, high-impact role that bridges public health, education, and community action in St. Louis County, this is your opportunity to lead the way. Application deadline has been extended to September 7.
Learn more at z.umn.edu/HealthCoord

08/03/2026

⁉️Did you know⁉️

Minnesota is home to a thriving network of recovery-focused sports, offering opportunities for people in recovery to build community through activities like pickleball, soccer, softball, and - because we're the State of Hockey - hockey!

While not Minnesota-specific, this recent New York Times article highlights the growing role of recovery sports and sober social spaces in supporting connection and long-term recovery 💜

Comment below your favorite ways to stay active on the Iron Range! Thrive Family Recovery Resources Recovery Alliance Duluth Wilderness Health MN Range Mental Health Center RAAN Fairview Range Essentia Health Mesabi Fit Virginia Police Department

A growing number of clubs see community as the antidote to relapse.

07/27/2026

Some absolutely incredible responses from our communities 💜

07/17/2026

Wildfire smoke continues to impact air quality across St. Louis County. If you need a break from the smoke, several community spaces are open to provide cleaner indoor air.

**We know this list may not include every location. Please feel free to add them in the comments

NORTH ST. LOUIS COUNTY
Tower Civic Center
402 Pine Street, Tower
8:00am - 4:30pm Mon-Fri

Hibbing Public Library
2020 5th Avenue East, Hibbing
Mondays-Thursdays: 10am-6pm
Fridays: 10am-5pm
Saturday & Sunday: Closed

Virginia Public Library
215 South 5th Avenue, Virginia
218-748-7525
Mondays-Thursdays: 10am-6pm
Fridays: 10am-5pm
Saturday & Sunday: Closed

Iron Trail Motors Event Center
919 6th St S, Virginia
Monday- Sunday 6 am-10 pm
http://irontrailmotorseventcenter.com

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SOUTH ST. LOUIS COUNTY
Downtown Duluth Public Library
520 W Superior Street, Duluth
218-730-4200
Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 10am-5pm
Tuesday & Thursday: 10am-8pm
Saturday & Sunday: Closed

Downtown Duluth YMCA
302 W 1st Street, Duluth
Monday-Thursday: 5am-9pm
Friday: 5am-8pm
Saturday: 7am-4pm
Sunday: 9am-4pm
*must show ID to staff

Hermantown Hockey Arena
4309 Ugstad Rd, Hermantown
Monday-Sunday 5am-10pm
https://www.hermantownhockey.com

Hermantown YMCA at the Essentia Wellness Center
4289 Ugstad Road, Hermantown
Monday-Thursday: 5am-9pm
Friday: 5am-8pm
Saturday: 7am-4pm
Sunday: 9am-4pm
*must show ID to staff

West Duluth Library
5830 Grand Avenue, Duluth
218-730-4280
Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 10am-5pm
Tuesday & Thursday: 10am-8pm
Saturday & Sunday: Closed

Mount Royal Library
105 Mount Royal Shopping Circle, Duluth
218-730-4290
Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 10am-5pm
Tuesday & Thursday: 10am-8pm
Saturday & Sunday: Closed

Aspirus St. Luke's Sports & Event Center
704 Kirkus St, Proctor
Monday- Sunday 8 am-9 pm
https://www.stlukessportseventcenter.com

05/29/2026

Such an important reminder of how Narcan IS PREVENTION and a key tool for each and every one of us to include in our toolkits, because you just never know💜

Sharing this great image posted by our partners at Anything Helps MN, we couldn't have said it better. We know a few dogs who have been reversed too

05/28/2026

We are SO PROUD of our Rock Ridge CORE students for all their hard work this school year. We are confident that they will be change-makers for years to come

05/21/2026

Bitter sweet grand finale to the past 5 years with this crew. We are so grateful for the opportunities the PCN grant has provided our community. Thank you to the The Montana Institute for fueling our passion and teaching us the importance of the science of the positive. We see the good that exists in our communities, and we will continue to grow it long after the grant is gone 💕

We salute you Minnesota Cohort 4! The theme for our gathering last week was “We can never step into the same river twice because we are different and so is the river.” These 9 communities have experienced real transformation over the past 5 years of implementing the Minnesota PCN grant. Most students are making healthy and safe choices when it comes to NOT using substances, most students support each other in those choices, AND most students now accurately perceive these norms! The data, the stories, the heart of these communities is remarkable. The communities are truly experiencing the POSITIVE! We look forward to sharing more stories and more data from Minnesota Cohort 4 communities, but for now WE SALUTE YOU, C4, and are so honored to have had the privilege of being part of your journey!!

05/11/2026

❓What's the age requirement for purchasing Kratom in Minnesota❓ As of last month, Minnesota legislation updated the legal age to purchase & possess Kratom and kratom-derived products from 18 to 21 years and older. The plant out of Southeast Asia is reported to relieve a variety of symptoms, although it is NOT regulated or approved by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration. Learn more about the health risks associated with Kratom use at the link below.

Mitragyna speciosa, commonly known as kratom, is a tree found in Southeast Asia. Its leaves contain compounds that have psychoactive, or mind-altering, effects. Traditionally used as a tea or chewed leaf, in the U.S. it is most often sold as powders, capsules, or concentrated extracts, though other....

05/08/2026

❓What's the latest on youth cannabis use trends here in Minnesota❓ Thankfully, there continues to be a steady decline in youth cannabis use. In fact, 96% of students reported not having used cannabis in the last month, according to the 2025 Minnesota Student Survey. Read more from Minnesota Department of Health April report at the link below.

News ReleaseApril 20, 2026Contact informationYouth cannabis use continued to decline in 2025Health officials take action to help youth and adults get the cannabis conversation started earlyThere continues to be a steady decline in youth cannabis use since 2013, with 96% of students reporting not hav...