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Over 700 job seekers attended the Midway Job Fair at Allianz Field
Over 700 job seekers attended the Midway Job Fair at Allianz Field.
Absentee voting for the Aug. 12 Saint Paul Ward 4 City Council special election and White Bear Lake mayoral primary opens June 27
Absentee voting for the Aug. 12 special election and mayoral primary 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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Jackson Street bridge closed between Empire and Acker
Detour signs direct people west on Pennsylvania, north on Rice, and east on Maryland.
Get involved with the Be Active! Be Green! Bench Initiative
Active Living Ramsey Communities, in partnership with the Environmental Health division of Saint Paul – Ramsey County Public Health, is working to create bench corridors throughout the county to make it safe and easy for everyone to integrate physical activity into their daily routine.
Nadir Abdi named Deputy County Manager of Health and Wellness Service Team
Abdi has more than two decades of experience in government administration, social policy, and community engagement, bringing extensive experience from his current role as Director of Employment and Economic Assistance at Dakota County.
Ramsey County Declares May 2025 as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Ramsey County celebrates and honors the histories, languages, cultures and contributions of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders.
Ramsey County honors Memorial Day with Fallen Comrade Table display
In observance of Memorial Day, our Veterans Employee Resource Group has created a Fallen Comrade Table, also known as the Missing Man Table, on the first floor of the Ramsey County Courthouse.
Press conference promoting safe firearm storage and harm prevention
Ramsey County is delivering: The story of an Emerging Developer
Kali Terry is the first emerging developer to develop over 25 units of housing since the onset of the 2023 Inaugural Emerging Diverse Developers Program.
Ramsey County Library launches new mobile app
The new app still allows users to search the collections and manage their account, but now users are able to easily browse and request newly added books and DVDs, manage any personal shelves that they've created, see upcoming events at their preferred location and store and manage multiple library cards within the app.
Summer reading at Ramsey County Library begins June 2
Join Ramsey County Library for a reading challenge and free programs for kids and teens all summer long.
Board of commissioners designates May 11-17 as Police Week
There are approximately 900,000 law enforcement officers serving in communities across the United States, including the dedicated members of the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office.
Ramsey County and the Workforce Innovation Board announce the launch of the fourth Inclusive Workplaces Cohort
The cohort continues a strong commitment to helping local employers foster respectful and welcoming work environments where all employees can thrive.