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September 2023 is Workforce Development Month
Check out the resources available to job seekers and employers, as well as events taking place throughout the month.
Consider self-assessments to maintain hazardous waste compliance
Generators don’t need to wait for an inspection to check up on their hazardous waste management practices. Consider periodic hazardous waste self-assessments to stay on track.
Public comment opens on 2023-24 Ramsey County and Tribal Child Care Fund Plan
The county is seeking public comment until Sept. 8 on the draft plan.
2024-25 proposed budget submitted to county board
The budget was developed with a resident-centric focus by incorporating key learnings from the COVID-19 pandemic and including extensive community feedback.
Ramsey County under excessive heat warning Aug. 22-23
Find cooling spaces and access tips on how to stay healthy and safe during periods of high heat.
Air quality alert includes Ramsey County
Air quality levels are expected to reach levels considered unhealthy for sensitive groups.
Nikki Newman receives employee achievement award
The award was presented during the Aug. 15 board of commissioners meeting.
Adult and Children’s Crisis, Embedded Social Work and Crisis Stabilization teams receives employee achievement award
The award was presented during the Aug. 15 board of commissioners meeting.
Detoxification Facility resumes service
The Ramsey County Detoxification Facility is accepting clients again and is now offering new, medicated withdrawal management services.
Ramsey County Library honored as Minnesota's Best: A celebration of dedication and excellence
Ramsey County Library has been awarded the 2023 gold seal by the Star Tribune's Minnesota's Best—an interactive and community-oriented contest where businesses earn recognition through audience participation.
Celebrate Minnesota Breastfeeding Awareness Month
Saint Paul – Ramsey County Public Health’s WIC program is celebrating Breastfeeding Awareness Month in August, World Breastfeeding Week, Aug. 1-7; Indigenous Milk Medicine Week, August 8-14; Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Breastfeeding Week, August 15-21, and Black Breastfeeding Week, Aug. 25-31 and Semana de La Lactancia Latina, Sept. 5-11.
Tracy West named Director of Property Tax, Records and Election Services and County Auditor/Treasurer
The Property Tax, Records and Election Services department includes 80 full-time employees as well as numerous part-time, seasonal election employees and volunteers.
Workforce Innovation Board re-appoints members and appoints new members
The board is pleased to announce the reappointment of 15 members and the appointment of two new members for the 2023-2025 term.
Attend a Medical Assistance Renewal Workshop
To help with the Medical Assistance renewal process, Ramsey County and PorticoHealthnet are providing a free information session and one-on-one appointments with MNsure navigators on Wednesday, Aug. 16 at the Ramsey County Library - Roseville.
Mai Xiong Vang receives employee achievement award
The award was presented during the August 1 board of commissioners meeting.
On climate justice: Climate change and mental health
When we think of climate change, we may not immediately think of metal health. Still, these two are strongly linked.
Get to know your fridge
Beat the heat this summer by spending some quality time with one of the coolest places in the house - the refrigerator. Getting to know your refrigerator can help you reduce food waste, save money and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Ramsey County launches training program for local emerging and diverse housing developers
Ramsey County launches Emerging and Diverse Developer (EDD) Program, designed to increase the presence of emerging and diverse developers in the housing development community.
Cannabis legal for adults 21 and older as of Aug. 1
Adult cannabis use by people age 21 and older is legal in the state of Minnesota as of Tuesday, Aug. 1.
New fish consumption guidance issued
Health officials advise some not to eat fish from two local bodies of water.