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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!
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.
On climate justice: Preparing for climate migration
A climate migrant is someone who has moved, either within or from outside the country where they live, because of current or anticipated environmental impacts.
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.
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.
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.
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.
New fish consumption guidance issued
Health officials advise some not to eat fish from two local bodies of water.
Transforming Systems Together announces $1.2 million in first-round community grants
Transforming Systems Together (TST), Ramsey County’s shared decision-making initiative with community members, has awarded $1,228,550 to 26 community organizations and individuals in its first-ever round of grantmaking.
Ramsey/Washington Food Scraps Pickup Program and recyclable recovery to divert enough food waste to fill Allianz field three times
Ramsey/Washington Recycling & Energy (R&E), celebrated the completion of innovative enhancements at the R&E Center, a 450,000 ton per year solid waste processing facility in Newport on Monday, July 17. These enhancements, which include a building addition and next-generation technology and equipment to sort more materials from the trash, will support the launch of one of the largest residential co-collection food scrap recycling programs in the country.
Correctional Health Services awarded national accreditation for quality care
Health services have met nationally recognized standards of care set by the National Commission on Correctional Health Care.
Patrick Chapman named Director of the County Assessor Department
Chapman has more than 20 years of real estate appraisal experience and has been with Ramsey County since 2007.
Decreasing Non-Public-Safety Traffic Stops
Press conference announcing non-public-safety traffic stop results and community alternatives
Ramsey County approves $14.4 million for affordable housing infrastructure, fulfills joint funding commitment with Saint Paul
The Ramsey County Board of Commissioners approve funding for eight affordable housing development projects through the 2023 Housing Development Solicitation.
Moving soon? Try these tips to reduce waste
Moving can create a lot of waste. Boxes, packing supplies and items you no longer want can add up. If you’re moving soon, the following tips can help you waste less.
Parks & Recreation unveils new park signage
The artwork was designed and created by five artists who represent different racial and ethnic backgrounds.
Help prevent the spread of jumping worms
Worms play an important role in garden soil health, but the spread of a relatively new invasive worm species threatens our ecosystem.
On climate justice: Temperatures and ticks on the rise mean greater risk of certain illnesses
Warming temperatures, increased precipitation and more frequent severe weather have already led to changes in our local ecology.