On April 21, Prince — one of the world’s most iconic singers — died. The cause of his death remains shrouded, but according to law enforcement officers, Prince had prescription opioid medication at his home. 

While it’s too early to draw conclusions about his death, the tragedy has spurred a vital discussion over opioid addiction. 

Addiction problems affect Minnesota acutely. In 1999, 60 Minnesotans died of opioid-related causes. By 2014, that number increased to 319 — a 500 percent rise.