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Dec. 6: Ramsey County to host public meeting on 2024-2025 proposed budget and tax levy
Ramsey County will host a public meeting to receive comments on the proposed 2024-2025 budget and property tax levy. Community is encouraged to attend to ask questions and provide feedback.
Collection programs switch to winter hours
Ramsey County's yard waste and household hazardous waste collection sites are now operating on winter hours.
Senior White House Advisor Tom Perez meets with young adults enrolled in Ramsey County’s paid job training program Learn and Earn
Senior White House Advisor learns how investments from the Biden-Harris Administration have been able to address youth employment challenges with innovative, new paid workforce programs.
Cross-country ski trails begin opening
Cross-country ski trails are open at the Winter Recreation Area at Battle Creek.
Ramsey County and the Cultural Wellness Center win award for work with the Black Community Commission
Ramsey County was chosen as one of nine communities across the nation to receive the 2023 Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) Culture of Health Prize. The Prize celebrates communities across the country where people and organizations are collaborating to build positive solutions to barriers that have created unequal opportunities for health and wellbeing.
Saint Paul Regional Water reports elevated levels of lead in recent water testing
Saint Paul Regional Water System (SPRWS) found elevated levels of lead in drinking water in some homes during its most recent sampling, June-September 2023.
Winter Warming Spaces open in Saint Paul
Winter Warming Spaces open in Saint Paul through end of March 2024.
November 12-18 proclaimed Infant Safe Sleep Week
County and state leaders are again highlighting the ABCs of safe sleep during Infant Safe Sleep Week
Power outage at Plato Building - front counter closed
7:30 p.m. update - The power has now been restored at Plato.
Due to a power outage at the Plato Building, front counter service is not available.
Where to find 2023 election results
Initial unofficial results are posted on mnvotes.org.
Community members provide feedback on county’s Climate Action Framework
On Oct. 18, 48 community members gathered with 20 county leaders and staff members at Neighborhood House’s Paul Wellstone Center to discuss the county’s draft Climate Action Framework.
Seeking out second-hand goods for your home
Shopping used is not only a great way to help the planet, but you can also save money, support local businesses and fill your home with one-of-a-kind items.
Indigenous Peoples Day proclamation issued at community powwow
The proclamation was read in recognition of American Indians as this country’s original people. Indigenous Peoples Day is an important time to celebrate the rich culture, tradition and history and to acknowledge the important contributions of America’s original people.
Join Operation Green Light for Veterans November 6-12
Five county buildings will be illuminated green from November 6-12 as part of Operation Green Light for Veterans.
Ramsey County breaks ground on 30,530 square-foot new Environmental Service Center
Ramsey County marked an important milestone on our community's path toward a more sustainable future with a groundbreaking ceremony for a new Environmental Service Center.
Board of commissioners declares October 2023 Domestic Violence Awareness Month
The proclamation was read at the Oct. 24 board meeting.
Important notice regarding Ramsey County electronic payment system
An issue with the Ramsey County electronic payment system was identified on Oct. 16. The issue caused some customers who made an online payment between Sept. 29 and Oct. 2 to be charged a second payment on Oct. 13 in the same amount as their original payment.
Ramsey County Workforce Solutions and the Workforce Innovation Board of Ramsey County launch an Inclusive Employer Toolkit
An Inclusive Employer Toolkit is now available.
Board of commissioners declares October 2023 as Disability Employment Awareness Month
The proclamation was read at the Oct. 17 board of commissioners meeting.
County board recognizes local emerging and diverse developers
Local emerging and diverse developers are recognized by the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners.