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Food scraps pickup service: A new, easier way to compost food scraps
Ramsey and Washington county residents will have a new way to recycle food scraps from home, whether they live in an apartment, condo or house, starting late 2022 into 2023.
BizRecycling helps local thrift shop save money, recycle more and invest in community
Thanks to a BizRecycling grant in 2019, Basic Needs Thrift Shop (formerly Stone Soup) has been able to cut its trash volume in half, reduce its garbage bill by 50% and save more than $6,000 a year.
Help improve the county’s hazard mitigation plan and response
Share your thoughts about public perception and opinions regarding natural, technological and man-made hazards in Ramsey County.
Free masks available for students and families
Families can request free face masks through the A Mask for Everyone program.
2022-2023 proposed budget submitted to county board
County Manager Ryan O’Connor has proposed a biennial budget of $772.8 million for 2022 and $781.9 million for 2023. This represents a 3.2% increase of $24 million in 2022 and a 1.2% increase of $9 million in 2023.
Board proclaims August as Hospitality Worker Appreciation Month
The proclamation was read at the Aug. 24 board meeting.
2022-23 budget community conversation scheduled for Aug. 30 via Zoom
Ramsey County is hosting a virtual community conversation about its 2022-23 budget. Attendees will hear more about the budget and have the opportunity to ask questions and share feedback.
Contracting with Ramsey County: Updated info, new short videos to help prospective vendors
The updated page features clearly defined steps on how to register for and use DemandStar, and new short videos to help prospective vendors.
Public comment sought on stormwater permit
Residents are invited to submit public comments through Friday, Sept. 3.
County Road C closures Aug. 17-26 for utility work
A signed detour will be in place using Hazelwood Street, Viking Drive East, North Barclay Street, Gervais Avenue and Duluth Street.
County Road F closed week of Aug. 23-27 for culvert replacement
A signed detour will be in place using McKnight Road, South Shore Boulevard and Belaire Street.
Workforce Innovation Board re-appoints members and appoints new members
Suni Lee Day declared by the board of commissioners
Ms. Lee is the first Minnesotan and the first Hmong American woman to bring home the Olympic gold medal for women’s all-around gymnastics.
Don’t feed the birds: Keep our waterfowl healthy by not feeding them human food
For generations, families have enjoyed bringing stale bread to feed ducks at the local park or pond. Ducks, swans and other waterfowl have certainly enjoyed the free food as well. While it may seem like a less wasteful and helpful way to dispose of old food, feeding waterfowl can actually be harmful for the birds, other wildlife and the environment
Reuse tips for back-to-school
Reuse tips for back-to-school
Do you have kids heading back to school next month? Consider your impact on the environment when you’re prepping for back-to-school supplies. Here are five easy tips that can help you waste less and save some money.
Community garden producing more than produce
Mary Moua and her family have gardened for three years at Rivoli Bluffs Farm & Restoration Site, a three-acre community garden established by Saint Paul nonprofit Urban Roots. Skyler Hawkins, market garden program manager at Urban Roots, approached Moua about joining the garden when she first moved into the neighborhood
Board of commissioners declares July as Hire a Veteran Month
The proclamation was read at the July 27 board meeting.
Free Open Skate at Ramsey County Arenas
Take a break from the summer heat and cool off with some on-ice fun at a Ramsey County arena. Open skate events are now available at Highland Arena and TCO Sports Garden.
County Road I closed at I-35W July 28-August 4
The closure is part of the I-35W North MnPASS project.
July 18-24 proclaimed Pretrial, Probation and Parole Week
Pretrial, Probation and Parole Week is an annual recognition event initiated by the American Probation and Parole Association.