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September is National Preparedness Month
The 2019 theme for National Preparedness Month is Prepared, Not Scared. Prepare Now. Learn How. Review tips on how to prepare at home and at work.
Celebrating enhanced services with CareerForce rollout
Ramsey County, in partnership with the Department of Employment and Economic Development, is celebrating the rollout of CareerForce.
Call for artists to create new artwork for council chambers open until Sept. 23
The goal of the project is to commission four new pieces of two-dimensional art that can be enlarged and reproduced at a larger scale for exhibition in the council chambers.
Ramsey County Invests in Local Businesses Through Two Programs
From start-up entrepreneur to CEO, new programs launched in the county will support business growth.
Press conference regarding case resolution
Ramsey County Attorney John J. Choi held a press conference August 28 addressing the case resolution in State of Minnesota v. Asad Ibrahim.
Zebra mussels confirmed at Lake McCarrons
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has confirmed reports of zebra mussels in Lake McCarrons in Roseville.
Bridge maintenance work Aug. 26-28 on Pierce Butler Route and Lexington Parkway
Both Pierce Butler Route and the Lexington Parkway bridge will remain open to traffic during the work.
Dale Street closed between County Roads B2 and C Aug. 23-26
Signed detours will be in place using County Road B2, Victoria Street and County Road C.
Submissions needed for Union Depot holiday tree
The search is underway for a tall evergreen tree for the Hub for the Holidays events at Union Depot.
Work on Rice Street begins Aug. 19 in Shoreview and Vadnais Heights
Rice Street will be closed between Rustic Place and Gramsie Road. A detour will be in place via Vadnais Boulevard, Centerville Road and County Road F.
Vote today in the Special Primary
Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. for the Special Primary for County Commissioner District 1.
Celebrate Minnesota Breastfeeding Awareness Month
Saint Paul – Ramsey County Public Health’s WIC program is celebrating Minnesota Breastfeeding Awareness Month in August, World Breastfeeding Week, Aug. 1-7, and Black Breastfeeding Week, Aug. 25-31.
Hodgson Road closed at Floral Drive Aug. 16-19 for utility work
The road will be closed to traffic in both directions. Signed detours will be in place using Rice Street and Highway 96.
Lifeguard service ends at beaches Aug. 18; Waterworks closes Aug. 25
Guarded beaches will end lifeguard services on August 18 while Battle Creek Waterworks will close for the year on August 25.
2020-2021 proposed budget submitted to county board
The County Manager has proposed a biennial budget of $741.7 million for 2020 and $763.4 million for 2021. Residents are encouraged to provide feedback via phone, online or in person.
Vote early for the special primary beginning August 6
Ramsey County residents can vote early for the primary election for County Commissioner District 1 from Aug. 6-10 and Aug. 12.
Volunteer with SOS Sexual Violence Services
Volunteers help staff the 24-hour crisis line during nights and weekends. Free, extensive training begins in September 2019.
Register for the Reverse Vendor Fair Open House on August 6
The Minnesota Chapter of NIGP (The Institute of Public Procurement) is hosting their Reverse Vendor Fair Open House on Tuesday, August 6 from 10:30 a.m. -1 p.m. at the Eagan Community Center.
Filing open for municipal and school district offices without a primary
Filing is open July 30 - August 13. A packet of filing information, including materials on campaign finance and voter information lists, will be provided to all who file.