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Tamarack Nature Center closing early Oct. 24 for Halloween event
Tamarack Nature Center will be closing at 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 24 in preparation for its Halloween Moon Party. Discovery Hollow, garden and trails will all be closed. The preserve will open to event ticket holders starting at noon. Regular hours for the general public will resume on Sunday, Oct. 25.
Homestead applications due Dec. 15
The deadline to file for homestead status for property taxes paid in 2021 is Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2020.
Ramsey County Board approves Bethesda Hospital site lease
The Ramsey County Board approved a lease agreement to utilize Bethesda Hospital in Saint Paul as an emergency shelter.
Discuss COVID-19 during virtual conversations with Medical Director Dr. Ogawa
Online conversations will be held in October, November and December for residents to discuss their COVID-19 questions with Dr. Lynne Ogawa, Medical Director for Saint Paul – Ramsey County Public Health.
Register for winter programs at Tamarack Nature Center
Winter program registration is now available at Tamarack Nature Center.
Seasonal dock removal begins Oct. 19
Parks & Recreation will begin dock removal beginning the week of October 19 as it prepares for the upcoming winter season.
Help identify transit improvements along Highway 36
The survey will be available until Nov. 30.
Additional locations opening in late October for in-person absentee voting and ballot return
Four additional in-person absentee voting sites will open beginning Oct. 27. Allianz Field will open for mail ballot returns beginning Oct. 29.
Kathy Hedin named Deputy County Manager of Health and Wellness Service Team
Ms. Hedin will start in her new role on November 1 and serve on the county's Executive Team.
Free masks available at Oct. 24 A Mask for Everyone event
Adult and youth masks will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. You can also reserve masks in advance online.
Volunteer applications open for advisory councils
The Ramsey County Board of Commissioners is currently accepting applications to serve on the Corrections Advisory Board, Extension Committee and Library Board.
Food services contracting opportunities now available
Three contracting opportunities are currently available for organizations and individuals to support Ramsey County's work to provide emergency food and basic need supplies to residents during the coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic.
Portland Avenue closed Oct. 15-16 for culvert replacement
A signed detour will be in place using Lake Avenue, Northwest Avenue and Buffalo Street.
Oct. 20 town hall provides information on voting in the 2020 election
The virtual town hall will provide information on voter registration, voting by mail, in-person absentee voting and voting on Election Day.
Second half of 2020 property tax payments due Oct. 15
You can pay by mail, by drop box, online or in person.
Osprey perseverance: Keller Golf Course becomes home for osprey family
In 1996, Keller Golf Course Superintendent Paul Diegnau was approached by a boy scout looking to fulfill his Eagle Scout project. More specifically, the boy scout needed a spot to install an osprey nesting platform.
Registration for Halloween Moon Party opens Oct. 5
Register to enjoy moon games and other fall activities in Discovery Hollow, including a story walk, an up-close visit with a live animal and more surprise activities along the way.
Food saving tips: making the most of Minnesota’s fall harvest
As you settle into autumn, consider these food saving tips to make the most of your favorite fall ingredients
Tips to avoid a wait at yard waste sites
Yard waste sites experience heavy traffic during the fall. Consider these tips for your next trip to avoid a wait.
TechPak initiative enrollment opens Sept. 30-Oct. 2
TechPaks are awarded to eligible Ramsey County residents who have experienced job loss, reduced hours, change of household income or have other barriers due to COVID-19.