SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) — Drug overdoses were the leading cause of deaths investigated by the Minnehaha County Coroner last year. Coroner Dr. Kenneth Schnell says there were 24 drug-related deaths, including eight caused by fentanyl and seven by meth. Gunshot wounds came in second, with 23 shooting deaths investigated by his office.
Coroner lists top causes of death in 2025 investigations
By Tom Rooney
May 6, 2026 | 1:00 PM

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