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On climate justice: Extreme weather and planning for emergencies
In Ramsey County, climate change is causing periods of extreme cold, extreme heat, drought and flooding. This severe weather negatively affects our health, safety and wellbeing.
New food scraps drop-off site opens in Saint Paul's Union Park
The new drop-off site, open 24 hours a day, year-round, will make it easier for residents to recycle food scraps.
Family coaches are now available for American Indian families
Family coaching services for American Indian families and those caring for American Indian children are now available through Montessori American Indian Child Care Center.
Registration opens Feb. 7 for Tamarack Nature Center summer day camps
Early registration is recommended, as camps often fill quickly.
Grand opening of the winter recreation area at Battle Creek Regional Park
Join us at Battle Creek Regional Park for a brief program and ribbon cutting for the new winter recreation area.
Board approves Environmental Response Fund grant recommendations
Housing Redevelopment Authority approves remediation funding for two local projects.
Board proclaims Jan. 17 as Day of Racial Healing
The proclamation was read at the Jan. 17 board of commissioners meeting.
Volunteers needed for annual Point-In-Time count Jan. 26-27
Heading Home Ramsey and a team of volunteers will be conducting the annual Point-In-Time (PIT) homeless count that helps gauge the need for homeless assistance resources in Ramsey County and nationally.
Deer management activities planned for southeast Ramsey County
Saint Paul, Maplewood and Ramsey County are partnering on deer management south of I-94 this winter, pursuant to the 2022/2023 Ramsey County Deer Management Program.
Service Center-Maplewood will relocate to the Maplewood Mall
The building in Maplewood closed on Dec. 5 for an interior renovation. Due to the closure, the Service Center will relocate to the Maplewood Mall beginning Jan. 17.
Commissioners take oath of office, MatasCastillo re-elected board chair for 2023
The oaths of office took place at the Jan. 3 board of commissioners meeting.
Maplewood medicine collection site closing
The medicine drop box located by the City of Maplewood Police Department entrance will not be available after Feb. 1, 2023.
Safety information for extreme cold and winter weather
View cold weather safety tips and warming spaces information.
Ramsey County approves $6.75 million for affordable housing development projects
Board of Commissioners approve investment of $6.75 million for three affordable housing development projects.
Commissioners Toni Carter and Jim McDonough recognized
The proclamations for the retiring commissioners were read at the Dec. 20 board meeting.
Ramsey County commits $26 million in funding to the Park at RiversEdge
Board of Commissioners vote to contribute $26 million to the Park at RiversEdge.
Pakou Chang and Dawood Sultani receive employee achievement awards
The awards were presented at the Dec. 13 board meeting.
County board approves 2023 supplemental budget
The board approved the budget at the Dec. 13 board meeting.
Community Innovation for Racial and Health Equity Grants launched
The new grant program will invest up to $30,000 in individual grants for capacity building, planning or implementation for organizations working to address common public health issues.
Dec. 13 proclaimed Perry Family Farms Day by board
The proclamation was read at the Dec. 13 board meeting.