Ramsey County staff told commissioners an LTSS advisory council tasked by 2025 legislation could leave counties exposed to cost shifts; staff estimated Ramsey's potential share at about $5.8 million in 2028 under the default scenario if recommended savings are not adopted by the legislature.

Ramsey County — Nov 10, 2026

Contracted case managers warn paperwork, low reimbursement and tech costs are squeezing small providers

Nov 10, 2026

County asks board to support 2027 advocacy to protect local budgets and sustain waiver case management

Nov 10, 2026

Ramsey County says 80 new FTEs ended assessment backlog and brought MnCHOICES timelines into compliance

Nov 10, 2026

County details vendor-liaison, training and onboarding changes to improve continuity of care

Nov 10, 2026

DD Waiver Process

County explains why developmental-disability waiver assessments can take months; presents a child-case example

Nov 10, 2026

Textile Recycling

What happens to donated clothes: local sorting, exports and 'shoddy' recycling explained

Nov 6, 2026

Consumer Tips

Swap, thrift, mend: Ramsey County staff share tips to build a sustainable wardrobe

Nov 6, 2026

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What stands out in Ramsey County

Data from Polco GPAL
Standouts compare Ramsey County with communities in Minnesota or of similar population size. Surprises are where the measured figure was unusually far from what Polco's model expected. Each fact gives its year; public data runs one to two years behind.

In 2023, Ramsey County was more favorable than communities in Minnesota on residents with access to places to exercise.

100th percentile · 2023 · County Health Rankings, via Polco GPAL

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Nov 10VideoAdvisory council charged with proposing $178 million in program changes; county share would be triggered if savings are not enacted.Nov 6Nyob Zoo Ramsey County: Solving Unfashionable problems (EP. 45)Fast fashion drives high turnover and environmental harms; average discard ~81 pounds/person/year and ~92 million tons globally.Nov 4Nov. 3, 2026 Ramsey County Board of Commissioners MeetingBoard approved the MOU amendment to change the nonprofit partner (unanimous among present; Ortega excused).Nov 3Nov. 10, 2026 Ramsey County Board of Commissioners MeetingAll motions passed by roll call; implementation details to be handled by staff.

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Ramsey County offers free fix‑it clinics to mend clothes and keep textiles in use

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Nov 6, 2026

Commissioners highlight youth housing tours, Rice Street ribbon cutting and local outreach

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