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Early voting for presidential primary available Feb. 25 - March 2
Nine early voting locations will be open Feb. 25 to March 2. You may visit the most convenient location for you, regardless of which city you live in.
2020-2023 WIOA State Plan open for public comment
The proposed 2020 Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) State Plan is open for public comment.
Lifeguard certification course dates announced
Four lifeguard certification course dates are available this winter and spring in Ramsey County.
Free yoga classes for all skill levels at Union Depot
Classes are available Monday evenings, Tuesdays at noon and Saturday mornings..
Public input sought for Cohen Plaza redesign
Share your input in advance of the redevelopment of Cohen Plaza at Saint Paul City Hall and Ramsey County Courthouse.
Ramsey County Library named Star Library for the seventh consecutive year
The designation is based on circulation numbers, visits per capita, program attendance and public internet usage.
Free AARP tax help available at Ramsey County Library – Maplewood
Free tax help provided by AARP volunteers is being offered on select dates at the Ramsey County Library in Maplewood through April 14.
Revamped library website launches with new features
With the new design and mobile-friendly features, our digital library spaces are now more accessible.
Twin Cities Orthopedics naming rights sponsorship approved for Vadnais Sports Center
As part of the 15-year agreement, the facility will be renamed TCO Sports Garden.
Ridgewood Apartments Improves Recycling for Tenants
Recently, property managers at Ridgewood Apartments, a 100-unit apartment complex in Saint Paul, wanted to improve their recycling efforts. They contacted BizRecycling and were given a free 30-minute waste assessment.
Better Safe than Spoiled
Manufacturers put dates on food products for a reason. Sometimes the reason is for safety, in which case the product might say “Expires On”, “Use By”, or “Use Before.” In most cases, the dates on shelf stable foods are mostly for quality and are there to let customers know the food might not be as good as it could be after a certain date. Quality dates might say “Best By”, “Sell By”, or “Best if Used Before.
Tips for Saving Energy at Home
Small actions can add up to big reductions in your home electricity use—saving you money, and saving the environment. Not sure where to start? Check out these seven easy tips to try.
Nominations for the 2020 Vern Vick Memorial Award are now being accepted
2020 Vern Vick Memorial Award are now being accepted.
Historic agreement to protect children concludes with final court hearing
Ramsey County Attorney John Choi and Archbishop Bernard Hebda held a joint press conference on January 28 formally concluding the Ramsey County Attorney's Office's four-year oversight of the civil settlement agreement with the Archdiocese of Saint Paul & Minneapolis. The primary objective of the agreement was to transform the organizational culture of the Archdiocese into one that is vigilant about protecting children from clergy sex abuse.
All lanes of Plato Boulevard back open
All lanes of traffic are now open between Wabasha Street and Livingston Avenue.
Early Childhood and Family Wellness Event provides resources for foster parents
Foster parents currently providing homes for children under five years old were invited to an Early Childhood and Family Wellness Event on Dec. 14 hosted by the Children’s Services Review Panel and the Ramsey County Early Childhood Initiative.
Alexandra Kotze to join Ramsey County as CFO
Alexandra Kotze has been named Ramsey County’s Chief Financial Officer and Director of Finance.
Hazardous Waste Generator license renewal applications due Jan. 31
Annual reports must be completed online and submitted by Friday, Jan. 31. After that, a late penalty ( 10% of your total) may be added to your license fee).
Sign up online to be notified of hazardous waste training opportunities
Ramsey County Environmental Health held a hazardous waste general compliance training in the beginning of December. Find out how you can register to be notified of upcoming trainings.
Manage your HWID online
Business that generate hazardous waste have a Hazardous Waste Identification Number (HWID): a unique number assigned to each site’s physical location. An HWID ensures hazardous waste can be tracked from generation to disposal.