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Michelle Basham named Director of Ramsey County Social Services Department
Basham, who currently serves as a Deputy Director for Operations and Partnerships for Vocational Rehabilitation Services at the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED), will join the county November 13.
Cross-country ski passes on sale now
Mutual Ramsey County/Saint Paul cross-country ski passes are on sale now for the 2023-2024 season.
Food scraps pickup program: Available to all residents of Maplewood and North St. Paul!
Maplewood and North St. Paul residents now have a new way to recycle food scraps through Ramsey and Washington counties’ food scraps pickup program.
Oct. 12 declared Licensed Family Child Care Provider Recognition Day
The proclamation was read at the Oct. 3 board of commissioners meeting.
Recycling your worn-out clothes
The fashion industry has a large environmental footprint. Fast-changing styles and trends can lead to a lot of non-durable clothing being made and bought. At the end of the clothing lifecycle is another issue: clothing can be difficult to recycle.
Meet Mike: Environmental health specialist for Ramsey County
Get to know the Environmental Health Division of Saint Paul-Ramsey County Public Health. This month, meet Mike Gilles!
A federal government shutdown will not immediately impact any county services
Residents should plan to attend all existing appointments and continue to access all county services and programs.
Adopt someone in need this holiday season
To help ensure more families in our community thrive during this time of year, the Holiday Sponsorship Program matches community sponsors with Ramsey County individuals and families in need.
Applications open for Site Assessment Grants
Grants available for the assessment and investigation of affordable housing, commercial or mixed-use development sites.
Hispanic Heritage Month proclaimed by board
The proclamation was read at the Sept. 26 board of commissioners meeting.
City & County Credit Union secondary naming rights sponsorship approved for TCO Sports Garden
The Ramsey County Board of Commissioners approved a contract with City & County Credit Union for secondary naming rights of the fieldhouse at TCO Sports Garden in Vadnais Heights.
Apply to be a Transforming Systems Together community member by Oct. 31
Transforming Systems Together is looking for nine community members to help transform how the county provides community corrections and mental health services.
Second half of 2023 property tax payments due Oct. 16
You can pay online, by mail, by drop box or in person.
Service Center – Maplewood extends lease at the Maplewood Mall
Ramsey County has signed an extended lease with the Maplewood Mall, to serve as the long-term home for the Maplewood Service Center.
Save the Date: November 4 Grand Reopening of the library in Maplewood
Join us on November 4 for the Grand Reopening of the library in Maplewood!
East Building drop box closing Sept. 29
The Ramsey County Secure Drop Box, located in front of the Government Center East Building on Kellogg Blvd., will be permanently closing.
Board of commissioners declares September as Healthy Aging Month
The proclamation was read at the Sept. 19 board of commissioners meeting.
Updated COVID-19 vaccine recommended for everyone age 6 months and older
Getting an updated COVID-19 vaccine is your best protection against potentially serious illness this fall and winter.
Volunteer with SOS Sexual Violence Services
Volunteers help staff the 24-hour crisis line during nights and weekends. Free, detailed training will begin online May 1 with live sessions beginning June 3.
Get Medical Assistance renewal support on Oct. 12
During the COVID-19 pandemic, people did not have to renew their Medical Assistance (MA) or MinnesotaCare. Now that the pandemic has ended, most people will be required to renew their health insurance regularly.