Dené K. Dryden
@denekdryden.bsky.social
Health reporter for the Post Bulletin in Rochester, Minnesota. On Signal at ddryden.80
This article's sister story — which is more focused on how teens can help their peers in crisis — will be available to read tomorrow.
All stories in this series, called "Seconds Matter," will be available at this landing page. Check it out!
All stories in this series, called "Seconds Matter," will be available at this landing page. Check it out!
Seconds Matter
“Seconds Matter” is a Post Bulletin reporting project centered on youth access to firearms, the consequences of that access and the community-led solutions that increase safety.
www.postbulletin.com
November 3, 2025 at 5:33 PM
This article's sister story — which is more focused on how teens can help their peers in crisis — will be available to read tomorrow.
All stories in this series, called "Seconds Matter," will be available at this landing page. Check it out!
All stories in this series, called "Seconds Matter," will be available at this landing page. Check it out!
Jennifer and Bill Apley lost their son Blake to suicide two years ago. They built more gun safety measures into their lives after Blake's first suicide attempt a few years prior.
"Seconds and minutes of delaying somebody just by simply having it in a locked area can save lives," Jennifer said.
"Seconds and minutes of delaying somebody just by simply having it in a locked area can save lives," Jennifer said.
After losing her son to suicide, a Lake City mom wants to help others navigate hard conversations
Suicide is a leading cause of death for Minnesota teens. Southeast Minnesota parents and professionals speak about how suicide has impacted their lives — and how to prevent it.
www.postbulletin.com
November 3, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Jennifer and Bill Apley lost their son Blake to suicide two years ago. They built more gun safety measures into their lives after Blake's first suicide attempt a few years prior.
"Seconds and minutes of delaying somebody just by simply having it in a locked area can save lives," Jennifer said.
"Seconds and minutes of delaying somebody just by simply having it in a locked area can save lives," Jennifer said.