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Spruce Tree Adult Probation office relocating to Metro Square
To better serve clients and the community, Community Corrections will close the Spruce Tree Adult Probation Office and relocate services to the Metro Square building in downtown Saint Paul.
2022 Popular Annual Financial Report is now available
The report helps residents, business representatives, partners and other stakeholders learn more about Ramsey County through an overview of our financial information.
Heat Advisory issued for Ramsey County
Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses to occur.
Communications & Public Relations wins two awards at Minnesota Association of Government Communicators event
On Thursday, June 15, Ramsey County's Communications & Public Relations department won two awards from the Minnesota Association of Government Communicators.
Join Ramsey County's Waste Reduction Advisory Committee
Do you have a passion for protecting public health and the environment? Ramsey County is updating its waste management plan, and we need members of the community to serve on our Waste Reduction Advisory Committee to provide feedback and ideas on how trash and recycling are managed in our county.
Service Centers closed July 26 for staff training
Ramsey County Service Centers will be closed Wednesday July 26, 2023 for a staff in-service training. Regular business hours will resume the following day, Thursday, July 27.
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.
July 16-22 proclaimed Pretrial, Probation and Parole Week by board
The proclamation was read at the July 18 board of commissioners meeting.
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.
All-Abilities 2050 Transportation Plan seeks resident feedback in an online survey
The survey will be available until Aug. 31.
Applications open for CEO Next Business Institute
Applications are currently being accepted for CEO Next Business Institute for the 2023-2024 year.
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.
Battle Creek Winter Recreation Maintenance Team receives employee achievement award
The achievement award was presented to the team during the July 11 board of commissioners meeting.
Citizens Resource Center receives employee achievement award
The achievement award was presented to the unit during the July 11 board of commissioners meeting.
Ramsey County and the city of Saint Paul announce new young adult workforce development program
Ramsey County and city of Saint Paul announce a new program.
Carissa Dillon receives Minnesota Public Health Association award
Food Security Coordinator Carissa Dillon, MPH RD was recently honored by the Minnesota Public Health Association with the Paul and Sheila Wellstone Public Health Achievement Award.
Community conversations: Environmental Service Center designs
Ramsey County residents are invited to share their thoughts on designs for the new Environmental Service Center at one of two upcoming community conversations.
Detoxification Facility temporarily pauses services
The county has obtained a license from the Minnesota Department of Human Services to provide medicated withdrawal management services and Ramsey County Detox is closed temporarily.
Board proclamation recognizes Hmong International Freedom Festival
The proclamation was read at the June 27 board of commissioners meeting.