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CareerForce has several free workshops available in August
Need additional training? Workshops at Workforce Solutions allow you to strengthen the skills that every employee needs to improve in the workplace.
There are several free job seeker workshops available at CareerForce Saint Paul and CareerForce North St. Paul.
Lake McCarrons beach closed
The swimming beach at Lake McCarrons County Park in Roseville is closed and unguarded as of July 10.
106th Annual Ramsey County Fair July 10-14
The 106th Annual Ramsey County Fair will take place from July 10-14 at the county fairgrounds in Maplewood.
Boys Totem Town items on sale July 19
A public sale will be held of thousands of items from the residential treatment facility which is closing in August.
Press conference regarding Ramsey County Attorney's Office Facility Dog
Ramsey County Attorney John Choi held a press conference July 2 to announce the addition of a facility dog to assist crime victims and witnesses. Norie, a two-year old purebred Golden Retriever, will provide quiet companionship to adults and children who are victims and witnesses to crime. She is highly trained for the purpose of putting victims and witnesses at ease so they can better participate in the prosecution process and ease the natural tension that comes with highly traumatic experiences.
Two Ramsey County golf courses honored with national award
Goodrich and The Ponds at Battle Creek golf courses were recently honored with the National Golf Foundation Customer Loyalty Award.
Absentee voting for the Aug. 13 Special Primary available by mail or in person
Ramsey County Commissioner District 1 voters may choose to vote early for the August 13 Special Primary by using an absentee ballot.
2018 Popular Annual Financial Report now available
Learn about the county’s 2018 financials, service highlights and major initiatives.
Foster care and adoptions receives highest recognition for LGBTQ2S inclusion practices
Ramsey County foster care and adoptions have been nationally recognized as innovators in supporting and serving LGBTQ2S (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, transsexual, queer, questioning and two-spirit) youth and families.
CareerForce has several free workshops available in July
Need additional training? Workshops at Workforce Solutions allow you to strengthen the skills that every employee needs to improve in the workplace.
There are several free job seeker workshops available at CareerForce Saint Paul and CareerForce North St. Paul.
Free job seeker workshops available in July
Several free workshops are available for job seekers on an ongoing basis at CareerForce North St. Paul.
Surface repair work to take place on County Road B starting June 24
Repairs will focus on areas that have required significant patching in recent years between Snelling Avenue and State Farm Road. Business access will be available.
Ramsey County announces new master plan for Battle Creek Regional Park
For the first time in more than 30 years, Battle Creek Regional Park is getting a new master plan.The process will include extensive community engagement over the summer.
I-694 closure between Snelling Avenue and Rice Street June 28-July 1
Update: I-694 reopened to traffic in both directions early Sunday morning.
Help available for opioid use, chemical dependency
Ramsey County offers a variety of services for individuals and families struggling with substance use and chemical health concerns.
Surface repair work begins soon on McKnight Road, intersection of White Bear and Larpenteur avenues
Work will include surface repairs and maintenance to prevent future potholes. Business access will be maintained.
Steve Randall, winner of the 2019 Vern Vick Memorial Award
On June 6, the Workforce Innovation Board of Ramsey County acknowledged Steve Randall, community youth worker with Saint Paul's Parks and Recreation Department, as the winner of the 2019 Vern Vick Memorial Award.
Lexington Avenue closed between County Road C and Woodhill Drive June 14-17
Traffic should follow the posted detour using County Road C, Victoria Street and Woodhill Drive.
Lifeguard service begins, Battle Creek Waterworks opens on June 8
On June 8, lifeguard services will begin at guarded beaches and Battle Creek Waterworks will open for the summer.
2019 summer learning program underway at Ramsey County Library
Read, explore and create with the 2019 Summer Learning Program.