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Board declares October 2021 as Disability Employment Awareness Month
The proclamation was read at the Oct. 19 board meeting.
Ice Castles bringing the magic of winter back to the Twin Cities with expanded experience
A magical, frozen attraction is bringing its fairy-tale experience back to Ramsey County this winter after taking a year off due to the pandemic. In January 2022, Ice Castles will return to Long Lake Regional Park in New Brighton.
Chetan Ganatra named Chief Information Officer
Beginning Dec. 1, Mr. Ganatra will lead the county’s Information Services department which has an annual operating budget of $26 million and more than 80 employees.
METRO Purple Line clears major environmental hurdle
Federal Transit Administration gives bus rapid transit project, formerly known as Rush Line, environmental clearance
First-ever Inclusive Workplaces Cohort
Ramsey County, in partnership with the Workforce Innovation Board, is launching a new initiative in alignment with the Economic Competitiveness & Inclusion Plan.
Board declares Oct. 12 Foster Care Provider Appreciation Day
The proclamation was read at the Oct. 12 board meeting.
Oct. 12 proclaimed Licensed Family Child Care Provider Appreciation Day
The proclamation was read at the Oct. 12 board meeting.
Zebra mussels confirmed in Lake Owasso
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has confirmed zebra mussels in Lake Owasso, located in Roseville and Shoreview.
Controlled deer hunts begin Oct. 8 at eight Ramsey County park locations
Ramsey County Parks & Recreation, in partnership with the Metro Bowhunters Resource Base, will conduct controlled archery deer hunts this fall throughout the county parks system.
Ramsey County receives Excellence in Economic Development Award
On Oct. 5, Ramsey County won a Silver Rank award for its Economic Competitiveness ajnd Inclusion Plan from the International Economic Development Council.
Share feedback on the Bruce Vento Regional Trail Phase 2 project on Oct. 21
Ramsey County Parks & Recreation is hosting an in-person community meeting to discuss a planned extension of the Bruce Vento Regional Trail. Join the project planning team to review trail options, learn more about design details and share your feedback.
Introducing a new online Parks & Recreation reservation system
Ramsey County Parks & Recreation has launched a new online reservation system that will improve how residents and customers make park shelter and pavilion reservations, view arena schedules and register for programs.
Rush Line is now the METRO Purple Line
East Metro transit project will seek entry into federal program this fall ahead of planned transition to Metropolitan Council.
Hispanic Heritage Month recognized by board
The proclamation was read at the Oct. 5 board meeting.
Second half of 2021 property tax payments due Oct. 15
You can pay by mail, by drop box, online or in person.
Q&A: Meet Paige Ahlborg, one of Ramsey County’s first Recycling Ambassadors
Paige Ahlborg, along with 18 others, participated in Ramsey County’s first Recycling Ambassador training in Fall 2020.
Local food shelf supports the community and the environment
Canasta Familiar, a food shelf operated by Comunidades Latinas Unidas en Servicio (CLUES) in Saint Paul, provides culturally appropriate food to about 500 families per week. But they don’t stop there.
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.
County Road I closed week of Oct. 4-8 for culvert replacement
A signed detour will be in place using Silver Lake Road, County Road 10 and County Road I. Business and park access will be available from County Road 10.
Workforce Solutions moves to Government Center East building
Workforce Solutions relocates to downtown Saint Paul.