Opioid Settlement Fund
The Minnesota Attorney General’s Office joined the historic $26 billion multi-state settlement
agreements with pharmaceutical distributors and opioid manufacturers in 2021. This
settlement will bring more than $300 million to Minnesota counties and cities. Jackson
County's expected portion of the settlement is $537,000 and Cottonwood’s expected portion is
$651,000 over 18 years. These funds will be designated for prevention, reducing harm, and
providing recovery resources for those impacted by opioid use.
settlement will bring more than $300 million to Minnesota counties and cities. Jackson
County's expected portion of the settlement is $537,000 and Cottonwood’s expected portion is
$651,000 over 18 years. These funds will be designated for prevention, reducing harm, and
providing recovery resources for those impacted by opioid use.
Opioid Settlement Advisory Council
An Opioid Settlement Advisory Council (OSAC) has been created to oversee the distribution of
these funds. The purpose of the council is to advise the Jackson/Cottonwood County
Government as to how to most effectively, efficiently, and equitably spend the funds to mitigate the
effects of opioid use. The council has representation from multiple sectors such as
healthcare, education, law enforcement, addiction treatment/recovery, veteran services, EMS,
community members with lived experience of addiction, and more.
Meetings will be held monthly on the 2nd Thursday of each month from 4-5:30PM; starting April 10, 2025. Please note as
Council duties change, meeting times may be subject to change. Meeting notes can be found by clicking here.
An Opioid Settlement Advisory Council (OSAC) has been created to oversee the distribution of
these funds. The purpose of the council is to advise the Jackson/Cottonwood County
Government as to how to most effectively, efficiently, and equitably spend the funds to mitigate the
effects of opioid use. The council has representation from multiple sectors such as
healthcare, education, law enforcement, addiction treatment/recovery, veteran services, EMS,
community members with lived experience of addiction, and more.
Meetings will be held monthly on the 2nd Thursday of each month from 4-5:30PM; starting April 10, 2025. Please note as
Council duties change, meeting times may be subject to change. Meeting notes can be found by clicking here.
**Webpage to be updated when advisory council has been formed.