The board of commissioners declared September 24, 2024, as Ramsey County Employees Day and the week as Ramsey County Employees Week.

The Ramsey County Board of Commissioners declares August 2024 as Child Support Awareness Month in Ramsey County. 

Estrella Alarcon has been approved by the Ramsey County Achievement Award Selection Committee for an Employee Achievement Award in the category of “Excellent Job Performance.”

Disability Pride Month is a time for people with disabilities to take pride in and unapologetically celebrate their bodies, minds and emotional well-being as they are.

Ramsey County celebrates and honors the histories, languages, cultures and contributions of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders.

The Ramsey County Board, Tuesday, April 16, unanimously adopted a fully integrated Climate Equity Action Plan. Developed by staff, community, and key partners the plan aims to reduce greenhouse gases and help community survive and thrive in changing climate conditions.

Ramsey/Washington Recycling & Energy (R&E), celebrated the completion of innovative enhancements at the R&E Center, a 450,000 ton per year solid waste processing facility in Newport on Monday, July 17. These enhancements, which include a building addition and next-generation technology and equipment to sort more materials from the trash, will support the launch of one of the largest residential co-collection food scrap recycling programs in the country.

The Ramsey County Board of Commissioners sent a letter today to Ramsey County Sheriff Bob Fletcher calling out his repeated disrespect and exclusionary practices that most recently involved the sending of a letter that omitted all members of color who currently serve on the Ramsey County Board. 

Ramsey County remains steadfast in its commitment to fostering inclusivity, equity and belonging and recognizes that such inclusive practices are more essential than ever.

Juneteenth celebrates the resilience, hope and enduring struggle for freedom of African Americans and serves as a powerful reminder of the legacy of slavery and the continuing pursuit of racial justice.