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Saliva testing offered at Roy Wilkins Auditorium
The State of Minnesota is offering free, daily saliva testing at the Roy Wilkins Auditorium in Saint Paul.
Discuss COVID-19 during virtual conversations with Medical Director Dr. Ogawa
The next conversation on Wednesday, Nov. 18 will focus on vaccinations.
Food services contracting opportunities now available
Three contracting opportunities are currently available for organizations and individuals to support Ramsey County's work to provide emergency food and basic need supplies to residents during the coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic.
Community conversation Sept. 28 about food security and basic needs
The virtual conversation will include an update on the county’s work to address priority areas identified this spring through community engagement.
Ramsey County part of statewide COVID-19 survey
Randomly selected Ramsey County households will be among the 180 sites in the state teams of public health professionals will be visiting for the in-person survey. Residents of households selected will also be offered free COVID-19 tests.
Discovery Hollow Nature Play Area reopens Aug. 20
Discovery Hollow Nature Play Area at Tamarack Nature Center has reopened after a temporary closure due to COVID-19 and an improvement project.
Aug. 25 virtual town hall provides information on Child Support Services
The town hall will be hosted by the COVID-19 Racial Equity and Community Engagement Response Team and held via Zoom.
Free home meal delivery available for people impacted by COVID-19
Healthy home-delivered meals are available to qualifying residents free of charge from five community partners.
Community Career Labs launch in Saint Paul and Ramsey County
Labs provide free workforce support to job seekers and residents following adverse economic impacts and job losses caused by COVID-19.
Free face masks available for businesses
Ramsey County is distributing masks to minority-owned businesses and businesses serving our most racially diverse communities. All businesses may also pick up masks at one of several distribution sites.
COVID-19 trusted messenger and media partnership launches
Ramsey County is partnering with community organizations to provide culturally and linguistically appropriate information and resources about COVID-19, resources and services.
Free DIY Day Camp kicks off July 13
Tamarack Nature Center is moving day camp online through a new series that is free for all participants. Do-It-Yourself Day Camp transforms some of Tamarack’s favorite in-person sessions into a virtual adventure that is free for all to participate in.
Community volunteers sew gowns for Care Center
Community volunteers have donated 200 handmade reusable gowns to the Ramsey County Care Center. More than 50 volunteers from several community groups worked on the project coordinated by the Suburban Ramsey Emergency Coalition.
Tamarack canceling summer day camps and programs
After careful consideration for the well-being of participants, staff and volunteers, all 2020 Tamarack Nature Center day camp sessions have been canceled.
Public input sought on economic inclusion and growth
Input is sought as a comprehensive economic development strategy is developed for Ramsey County.
Business4Business Minneapolis-Saint Paul to help small businesses impacted by COVID-19
Business4Business coalition matches small businesses to community resources.
Find food and basic needs resources across Ramsey County
An online map and list of resources are available to help you locate neighborhood food resources.
Ramsey County announces Small Business Relief Fund
Applications will be accepted for the Small Business Relief Fund, providing grants of $7,500 to small businesses most in need of support.
Volunteer as a business mentor for the Pay It Forward program
Volunteer mentors will provide free assistance to local businesses by helping them navigate COVID-19 grant and loan relief opportunities.
Town halls to provide COVID-19 information, engage and learn community needs
The Racial Equity and Community Engagement Response Team will host a series of online community town halls spotlighting financial assistance, social services, veterans services, public health, community corrections and housing stability.