October 21, 2025
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Union stages protest against Ramsey County detox program closure

On Oct. 21 union members held a public protest opposing Ramsey County’s planned closure of its detox/withdrawal management program, escalating organized labor’s pushback beyond earlier statements. Protesters urged county commissioners to keep the program open, emphasizing the closure’s impact on St. Paul and Ramsey County residents.

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📌 Key Facts

  • On Oct. 21, 2025, union members held a public protest opposing Ramsey County’s planned closure of its detox/withdrawal management program.
  • Protesters gathered in St. Paul/Ramsey County and emphasized the closure’s impact on local residents’ access to withdrawal management services.
  • Participants specifically called on county commissioners to keep the program open.
  • The demonstration escalated organized labor’s pushback beyond earlier statements.
  • The protest signals continued pressure on county leaders and commissioners to reverse the planned closure.

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Union members protest closure of Ramsey County detox program
Twincities by Imani Cruzen October 21, 2025
New information:
  • Union members held a public protest on Oct. 21 opposing Ramsey County’s planned closure of its detox/withdrawal management program.
  • The demonstration escalates organized labor’s pushback beyond earlier statements, signaling continued pressure on county leaders.
  • Participants called on commissioners to keep the program open, emphasizing impacts on St. Paul and Ramsey County residents.
Union opposes proposed closure of Ramsey County detox program
Twincities by Imani Cruzen September 22, 2025