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Workforce Solutions moves to Metro Square building
Workforce Solutions relocates to Metro Square in downtown Saint Paul.
County board rebukes Sheriff Fletcher for pattern of disrespect and act of racism
The Ramsey County Board of Commissioners sent a letter today to Ramsey County Sheriff Bob Fletcher calling out his repeated disrespect and exclusionary practices that most recently involved the sending of a letter that omitted all members of color who currently serve on the Ramsey County Board.
County buildings open Feb. 24
In-person services will be available.
Transportation between warming spaces suspended Feb.22 due to winter storm
Ramsey County has suspended transportation service between its winter warming spaces on Feb. 22.
February proclaimed Black History Month
The proclamation was read at the Feb. 21 board of commissioners meeting.
Service Centers, Libraries and other in-person services closed Feb. 22-23
Regular business hours will resume Friday, Feb. 24.
Community engagement for All-Abilities 2050 Transportation Plan begins
The planning process will take place over the course of the next year.
Get up to $50K to help your business protect employee, community and environmental health
Sponsored by Ramsey/Washington Recycling & Energy in partnership with Minnesota Waste Wise, the Business Pollution Prevention Program helps businesses reduce the use of harmful chemicals, transition to safer, more sustainable chemicals, and install high-efficiency equipment.
Housing development and public infrastructure solicitations open now through March 14
Ramsey County opens applications for two solicitations: Housing Development and Community Development Block Grant Public Services, Programs and Facilities.
Free diabetes prevention program begins April 8
Ramsey County community members are invited to join a free, year-long diabetes prevention program beginning Monday, April 8.
First-ever Inclusive Workplaces Cohort
Ramsey County, in partnership with the Workforce Innovation Board (WIB), launched the first ever Inclusive Workplaces Cohort on October 14, 2021
Workers at Anoka ammunition plant urged to have children tested for lead
Saint Paul – Ramsey County Public Health is working with the Minnesota Department of Health and Anoka County Public Health to investigate cases of elevated lead blood levels among children of workers at Federal Ammunition.
Community & Economic Development 2022 Annual Report available online
The Community & Economic Development 2022 Annual Report is now available online.
Second Inclusive Workplaces Cohort Selected
Ramsey County, in partnership with the Workforce Innovation Board (WIB), is partnering once again to provide Ramsey County businesses with an Executive Leadership Cohort learning experience.
Do you know where your trash goes?
Have you ever wondered where your trash goes after setting it on the curb or dropping it down a trash chute? Ramsey and Washington counties work together to manage waste through an organization called Ramsey/Washington Recycling & Energy (R&E).
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.