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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October 21, 2025
11:23 PM
Union members protest closure of Ramsey County detox program
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- 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.
September 22, 2025