Edward Yaekle was addicted to heroin for more than 16 years. At one point, the Anoka resident spent $50 a day for a bag and eventually became a dealer.
Four years ago, he woke up in the Anoka County Jail for conspiracy to distribute heroin. Realizing the drug could kill him, Yaekle, now 44, sought treatment. [...]
Authorities are planning extra patrols in 13 counties that had more than half of Minnesota’s alcohol-related deaths and serious injuries over the past three years.
The Department of Public Safety said extra DWI patrols will be conducted next year in:
Anoka County
Dakota County
Hennepin County
Olmsted County
Otter Tail County
Ramsey County
Rice County
St. Louis County
Scott County
Sherburne County
Stearns County
Washington County
Wright [...]