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2019 Public Health Award winners announced
Two organizations and two individuals were honored with Public Health Awards on April 2 for their exceptional contributions to addressing health issues and advancing racial and health equity in the community.
County Manager O'Connor honored as one of '40 Under 40' award winners
County Manager O'Connor honored as one of '40 Under 40' award winners
Flooding and pothole issues on county roadways
Crews are working around the clock to fix localized flooding and pothole issues on county roads.
Free job seeker workshops available in April
Several free workshops are available for job seekers on an ongoing basis at Saint Paul and North St. Paul locations.
Lifeguard applications for 2019 now open
Parks & Recreation is currently hiring lifeguards for the 2019 beach and water park season.
Former Parks & Recreation director, commission member awarded by Minnesota Recreation and Park Association
Jon Oyanagi is the recipient of the 2018 Clifton E. French Award, while Gale Pederson is the recipient of the 2018 Board and Commission Award.
Organics recycling collection site added to Saint Anthony
This is the ninth organics recycling collection site in the county and the second 24/7 site.
Plato counter, phone service close at 3 p.m. on Jan. 7
Recording, assessing, passports and taxpayer services will be unavailable from 3-4:30 p.m. on Jan. 7 for staff training. Services will resume at 8 a.m. Jan. 8
County board approves 2019 budget
The $738,118,609 budget was approved during the board's Dec. 11 meeting.
Citizens Advisory Council aligns work with county strategic priorities
The Ramsey County Citizens Advisory Council (CAC) held their annual meeting on September 24 to gather together and review how the group’s work is aligning with the county’s strategic priorities. Fifty-four CAC members from the seven committees attended and Commissioner Toni Carter lauded the group as community engagement leaders that help the county utilize resources to better serve residents.
Paul Allwood named Deputy County Manager of Health and Wellness Service Team
Allwood will assume his new position Dec. 26.
Free open skate during winter break
Open skating, hockey and other park programs are available to enjoy this December.
Tamarack Teacher Receives MAEE 2018 Educator Award
With 15 years of experience as an environmental educator, Faris is starting her fourth year at Tamarack Nature Center. She’s the Naturalist Teacher for the ECFE classes and works in the preschool classes as well.
Keller Grille Under New Management
Meet Brittney Lingasin, Keller Grille’s new General Manager. Although she has only been in her new position for a few months, Lingasin has truly turned the atmosphere at Keller clubhouse around. We recently had the opportunity to speak with her about her new position and philosophy on customer service.
Street level photography vehicles to take photos for property assessments
Cyclomedia vehicles will be driving on behalf of the county to gather images for property assessments,.
Healthy Aging Forum Oct. 18
The forum is designed to empower older adults to thrive in the community as they age.
Nationwide test of the Wireless Emergency Alerts system to be conducted Oct. 3
A "Presidential Alert" banner will pop up beginning at 1:18 p.m. on compatible cellphones, accompanied by a loud tone and vibration.
Free Drop-in Discovery: Meet the Owls
Tamarack's Discovery Hosts will be on-hand on Saturday mornings with nature's most wonderful surprises! Participants can experience up-close visits with live animals, touchable artifacts, drop-in activities and outdoor explorations.Stations are open 10 a.m. - noon, and guests may come and go as they please. No registration required. Please check in at the front desk upon arrival. Location will change from week to week.
Jennifer O’Rourke to join county as Director of Government Relations
O’Rourke will develop and advance Ramsey County’s legislative platforms, as well as maintain strong relationships with a broad network of civic and community partners.
Free 911 telecommunications career training offered
Attend an information session on September 5 to learn more about the program.