COTTAGE GROVE (AP) - A woman has been found dead in her Cottage Grove apartment.

Police found 52-year-old Wendy LaFrance dead in a bedroom Wednesday. Her husband, Timothy, also 52, was found conscious but in need of medical assistance.  He was brought to Regions Hospital in St. Paul.

Police say Timothy LaFrance said the couple had overdosed on drugs.

Cottage Grove police and the Ramsey County medical examiner's office are investigating.

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