Transition to county medical examiner model
Summary
Ramsey County will stop contracting with Dr. Mills' private firm and hire its own medical examiner and pathologists by 2028. Officials say residents won't notice a service change, and contracts with Washington County and Dr. Mills will bridge the 2027 transition year.
At a glance
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 10, 2026.
Impact analysis
The change will show up in a future budget cycle as the county takes on staffing the office directly.
Residents get a medical examiner fully accountable to the county, with no service disruption expected.
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