Media

The Media Contact for the Midwest Medical Examiner's Office is Erik Thorson, Anoka County Communications Director. For media public data requests, please email erik.thorson@co.anoka.mn.us first. If no response within 30 minutes please call (d): 763-324-4612 or text (c): 763-438-2513

Minn. Statute regarding medical examiner data: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/cite/13.83 Opens a New Window. 

Please note: Autopsy reports are only available to the deceased's immediate family (parents, spouse, siblings, children), physicians involved in treatment, and attorneys with authorization.

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• Press Release June 2, 2016 (PDF) Opens a New Window.  
• Press Release January 14, 2017 (PDF) Opens a New Window.  
• Press Release February 16, 2017 (PDF) Opens a New Window.  
• Press Release June 6, 2017 (PDF) Opens a New Window. 
• Press Release June 9, 2017 (PDF) Opens a New Window. 
• Press Release June 28, 2017 (PDF) Opens a New Window.