Becker, Otter Tail, Wadena counties among those suing to regain control of meds in jails

Becker, Otter Tail, Wadena counties among those suing to regain control of meds in jails

DETROIT LAKES — On its face, a new Minnesota law requiring jails to fill all current medical prescriptions for inmates seems like a no-brainer. The Larry R. Hill Medical Reform Act is named after the son of a corrections officer who died in jail — and it passed with strong bipartisan support in July of 2025. But in practice, it’s turned into something of a logistical nightmare for jail medical staff, who have to implement it, and who can no long…