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Coroner lists top causes of death in 2025 investigations

By Tom Rooney May 6, 2026 | 1:00 PM

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.

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