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Jennifer O’Rourke to join county as Director of Government Relations
O’Rourke will develop and advance Ramsey County’s legislative platforms, as well as maintain strong relationships with a broad network of civic and community partners.
September is National Preparedness Month
The 2018 theme for National Preparedness Month is Disasters Happen. Prepare Now. Learn How. Review tips on how to prepare at home and at work.
Ramsey County Library hosting Shannon Gibney book launch event Sept. 18
The event will feature a reading, discussion and audience Q&A session.
Controlled deer hunts begin Oct. 5 in seven Ramsey County parks
Ramsey County Parks & Recreation, in partnership with the Metro Bowhunters Resource Base, will again conduct controlled archery deer hunts this fall throughout the county parks system.
Fourth annual Fall Golf Classic Oct. 8
Ramsey County Parks & Recreation and The First Tee Twin Cites will host the forth annual Fall Golf Classic on Monday, October 8 at North Oaks Country Club.
Free 911 telecommunications career training offered
Attend an information session on September 5 to learn more about the program.
Free job seeker workshops available in September
Several free workshops are available for job seekers on an ongoing basis at Saint Paul and North St. Paul locations.
Zebra mussels confirmed in two Ramsey County lakes
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has confirmed reports of zebra mussels in Bald Eagle Lake and Lake Johanna in Ramsey County.
August 21 declared ‘Growing West Side Day’
Growing West Side is a grassroots collaborative whose mission is to cultivate opportunities to learn, increase access to locally grown foods and nurture connections between neighbors.
Register for the Small Business Enterprise Procurement Fair
The event will be held on Oct. 17 at the Shoreview Community Center.
Volunteer Services seeks Homelessness Surveyors
Help prevent homelessness in your community by surveying individuals and families who live without a permanent residence.
Ramsey Baby Cafe grand opening is Aug. 22
The Ramsey County Baby Cafe is a free drop-in service offering breastfeeding support for pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers.
Waterworks closes Aug. 26, beaches unguarded Aug. 20 through Labor Day
All beaches will be unguarded beginning Aug. 20 but will remain open with swim buoys in place through Labor Day.
Vote today in the Primary
Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Find your polling place, learn how to register at your polling place and view your sample ballot online.
Lexington Parkway resurfacing underway
Work will last through late August. Plan ahead for lane and road closures, and use alternate routes when possible, especially when traveling to the State Fair.
Air quality alert includes Ramsey County through Aug. 12
Smoke from wildfires in Canada will affect air quality throughout Minnesota this weekend. Air quality levels are expected to reach levels considered unhealthy for sensitive groups.
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.
2019 supplemental budget submitted to county board
The proposed 2019 supplemental budget totals $737,799,770, an increase of about $1.5 million over the budget approved in Dec. 2017
Volunteer with SOS Sexual Violence Services
Volunteers help staff the 24-hour crisis line during nights and weekends. Free, extensive training begins in September 2018.
Prepare your kids for school and daycare with immunizations
Immunizations are required prior to starting school in Minnesota. Children in child care are also required to have up-to-date vaccinations.