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Free open skate and hockey at Ramsey County arenas
Open skate and hockey programs are available at Aldrich Arena, TCO Sports Garden and Charles M. Schulz-Highland Arena. Admission is free.
Register for winter programs at Tamarack Nature Center
Winter program registration is now available at Tamarack Nature Center.
Help influence public health decisions by answering the Health of Our County survey
Saint Paul – Ramsey County Public Health invites all adult residents of the county to take an online health survey to help guide future public health efforts.
Discover Ramsey County parks!
Join us for an adventure through our local parks! This winter, challenge yourself to get out of the house even when the weather is cold with our new scavenger hunt.
Zachary Hylton and Bridget Marter receive employee recognition awards
The employee achievement awards were presented at the Nov. 9 board of commissioners meeting.
County social worker makes a difference with Maplewood Police and Fire Department
Maplewood created a Mental Health Outreach Team (MHOT) in 2019 to help serve people with mental health concerns. In April 2021 the MHOT added an embedded Ramsey County social worker to their team to provide residents with another level of expertise, access to critical health history and connections to support services.
Board proclaims Oct. 29 as Deputy Steve Eddicus Day
The proclamation was read on Oct. 29.
Recycle to grow the economy this America Recycles Day
As we celebrate America Recycles Day on Nov. 15, we are taking a look at the ways recycling can help our communities. Most people know recycling benefits the environment. You might not know that recycling supports the economy, too.
Five ways to weatherize your home
As the cooler months settle in, consider these relatively cost-effective ways to weatherize your home. Weatherizing helps a home maintain temperature, conserve energy and save money on energy bills.
Fall burns planned for Ramsey County parks
Ramsey County will conduct prescribed burns of some county-owned prairies and woodlands this fall. Burns are planned to take place throughout November.
Community Corrections seeks members for Racial Equity Action Team
Community members committed to advancing racial equity are being sought to join a new Racial Equity and Community Engagement Action Team.
Board of commissioners declares October 2021 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month
The proclamation was read at the Oct. 26 board meeting.
Community feedback needed for three new trail and road studies
The studies include Lake Johanna Boulevard in Arden Hills, Vadnais Boulevard in Vadnais Heights and Little Canada, and Victoria Street in Roseville and Shoreview.
Incorrect polling place postcard sent to some county residents
The error involved approximately 3.5% of registered voters in Ramsey County. Corrected notices have been sent to impacted voters. Find your polling place at pollfinder.sos.state.mn.us.
Commissioners proclaim Oct. 24-30 Lead Poisoning Prevention Week
The board of commissioners has declared Oct. 24-30 Lead Poisoning Prevention Week in Ramsey County. Commissioner Jim McDonough read the proclamation at an East Side Neighborhood Development Company meeting on Oct. 5.
Board declares October 2021 as Disability Employment Awareness Month
The proclamation was read at the Oct. 19 board meeting.
Chetan Ganatra named Chief Information Officer
Beginning Dec. 1, Mr. Ganatra will lead the county’s Information Services department which has an annual operating budget of $26 million and more than 80 employees.
METRO Purple Line clears major environmental hurdle
Federal Transit Administration gives bus rapid transit project, formerly known as Rush Line, environmental clearance
Board declares Oct. 12 Foster Care Provider Appreciation Day
The proclamation was read at the Oct. 12 board meeting.
Oct. 12 proclaimed Licensed Family Child Care Provider Appreciation Day
The proclamation was read at the Oct. 12 board meeting.