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Supporting Native Birds and Building Climate Resilience in Ramsey County Parks

Since early March, Climate Impact Corps member Seth Kopf has spent each week monitoring bluebird and kestrel boxes at Long Lake and Rice Creek regional parks in the northwest corner of Ramsey County. While Kopf’s primary role through AmeriCorps has focused on forestry, specifically supporting the urban tree canopy through planting and maintaining young trees—his background in wildlife surveying and bluebird monitoring naturally led him to take on this additional responsibility.

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Thursday, July 24, 2025 - 1:00 p.m.

Jason Yang named Ramsey County Chief Clerk – Director of Administrative Services

Yang has served as Interim Chief Clerk – Director of Administrative Services since October and has been part of the County Manager’s Office since 2022.

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Wednesday, July 23, 2025 - 10:52 a.m.

Ramsey County approves $18.4 million for affordable housing projects

The funding will help create, preserve and subsidize more than 1,400 housing units through 29 affordable housing projects.

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Tuesday, July 22, 2025 - 12:50 p.m.

Tails on the Trails: Explore Ramsey County Dog Parks this Summer

Ramsey County is home to four off-leash dog parks. Each of these parks offers a safe, fenced space where dogs can run and play. 

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Thursday, July 17, 2025 - 2:37 p.m.

Heat advisory issued for Ramsey County

The National Weather Service Twin Cities has issued an heat advisory beginning on Tuesday, July 15 at Noon until 8 p.m. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses to occur.

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Tuesday, July 15, 2025 - 12:00 p.m.

Bringing Native culture, connection and opportunity to Ramsey County Corrections

As part of its mission to create safe and healthy communities through personal change and accountability, the Ramsey County Community Corrections recently hosted a powerful cultural experience for Native residents.

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Monday, July 14, 2025 - 12:58 p.m.

Ramsey County names Patience Ferguson as new Chief Human Resources Officer

The CHRO is responsible for leading all aspects of the county’s human resources strategy, including talent acquisition, employee engagement, diversity and inclusion, labor relations, compensation, benefits and organizational development, for a workforce of approximately 4,000 employees.

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Wednesday, July 9, 2025 - 12:00 p.m.

July 2025 is Disability Pride Month in Ramsey County

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.

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Tuesday, July 8, 2025 - 11:59 a.m.

Tuj Lub courts at Keller Regional Park to reopen after major renovation

The Tuj Lub courts at Keller Regional Park have plans to reopen after undergoing a significant $2.5 million redevelopment project. This initiative represents a continued effort to invest in inclusive, culturally meaningful public spaces that support both recreation and community engagement.

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Tuesday, July 1, 2025 - 12:48 p.m.

Board of commissioners honors Chuck Wettergren for exemplary service to Ramsey County Library

The Ramsey County Board of Commissioners honors and celebrates Chuck Wettergren for his exemplary service, outstanding achievements and enduring contributions, and wish him a fulfilling retirement filled with joy, relaxation and fun adventures.

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Tuesday, July 1, 2025 - 11:48 a.m.

More than 700 job seekers attended the Midway Job Fair at Allianz Field

With more than 40 employers and community resource providers, attendees had an opportunity explore, apply and interview for open positions.

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Friday, June 27, 2025 - 3:31 p.m.

Absentee voting open for the Aug. 12 Saint Paul Ward 4 City Council special election and White Bear Lake mayoral primary

Absentee voting is available weekdays until Aug. 8, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Ballots can be cast by mail or in person at the Plato Building (90 W. Plato Blvd, Saint Paul, MN).

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Friday, June 27, 2025 - 8:00 a.m.

Ramsey County welcomed 35 interns from the city of Saint Paul’s Right Track program

Interns age 14-21 will be working within 22 county departments, gaining insight into the functions and operations of local government.

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Wednesday, June 25, 2025 - 1:27 p.m.

Downtown Service Center reopened June 16 with expanded services, upgraded space

After seven months of renovations, Ramsey County’s Downtown Service Center has reopened in a newly upgraded office just a few doors down from its previous location on the second floor of the Metro Square building.

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Tuesday, June 17, 2025 - 3:14 p.m.

Board declares June 19 as Juneteenth Day in the county

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.

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Tuesday, June 17, 2025 - 2:05 p.m.

Statement from Chair Rafael Ortega on the shootings of state lawmakers

On behalf of the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners, Chair Rafael Ortega released the statement below on the early morning shootings of state lawmakers.

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Saturday, June 14, 2025 - 1:01 p.m.

Free lead screening for soil on July 15

Residents living in zip codes 55106 and 55130 are invited to bring a soil sample from their yard to the Eastside YMCA on July 15 and have it screened for lead free of charge.

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Thursday, June 12, 2025 - 12:23 p.m.

Pride Month proclaimed by board of commissioners

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

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Tuesday, June 10, 2025 - 11:37 a.m.

Ramsey County hosts County Juvenile Justice Innovation Network Youth Justice Peer Exchange

Five county teams from across the country committed to working collaboratively to achieve program and policy change that improves youth outcomes.

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Tuesday, June 10, 2025 - 9:44 a.m.

Jackson Street bridge closed between Empire and Acker

Detour signs direct people west on Pennsylvania, north on Rice, and east on Maryland.

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Friday, June 6, 2025 - 4:38 p.m.

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