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Ramsey County Parks partners up with New Brighton Parks and Rec on lifeguard certifications and re-certifications
Certification courses will be held April 17-19 in New Brighton and June 5-7 in Arden Hills. A re-certification course is available on May 17 in Mounds View.
Newly renovated Service Center at Maplewood Mall reopened
The redesigned space offers improved amenities to better serve staff and the community, including a more accessible main entrance near the mall atrium, enhanced Wi-Fi, and a public printer for Service Center materials.
Board of commissioners honors Nicole Herold for her outstanding service and lasting impact
Herold has dedicated more than 30 years of exemplary service to the Ramsey County Library since 1993, fostering a love of learning in young people, and making a profound impact on accessible information to the community.
District 3 special election results available
Results for the Feb. 11 District 3 special election are available on the county's Election Results page.
Thought for food: Ramsey County's Food Waste Diversion Program
Ramsey County incentivizes businesses to prioritize recovering food from going to waste through the Food Waste Diversion Program.
Ramsey County celebrates Black History Month
Join us and the City of Saint Paul for events celebrating the history and contributions of Black Americans.
Special election for House District 40B seat rescheduled for March 11
Gov Tim Walz has announced a new date for the special election to fill a vacancy in House District 40B, which covers parts of Roseville and Shoreview in Ramsey County.
Oak reforestation project helps restore Rice Creek North Regional Trail
Ongoing conservation efforts are providing valuable insights into seedling survival rates.
Open and here to serve and support the community
The county wants to assure community and partners that while we work diligently to monitor and review all potential policy changes, we remain unwavering in our commitment to our vision, mission and goals.
First-of-its-kind Mental Health Urgent Care for youth helps close gaps in care
The Mental Health Urgent Care located at 402 University Ave. E. in Saint Paul became the first in the state to support youths ages 13-18 and their families with extended urgent care hours, the 24/7 crisis line and off-site respite services.
New urban heat island data pinpoints hottest spots in metro area
In Ramsey County, this information will help guide the development of strategies to reduce the health impacts of extreme heat for people living in the hottest areas of our community and the development of an air quality monitoring network.
Board of Commissioners honors Meg Lloyd Robertson for her remarkable career
The Ramsey County Board of Commissioners recognizes and honors Meg Lloyd Robertson for her remarkable career, invaluable contributions to the community and her unwavering dedication to public service.
Kari Collins named Ramsey County deputy county manager of Economic Growth and Community Investment
Collins has been with the county since 2018, serving as the interim deputy county manager since February 2024.
Thought for food: Understanding food recovery
We all produce food waste, but not all of our food waste looks the same. For instance, putting an orange peel in the trash is different than uneaten food and leftovers ending up in the trash. In both examples food is wasted, but each one offers different opportunities for saving food from going to waste.
Stay safe this winter: Protect yourself and community from contagious illnesses
Contagious illnesses are back and spreading quickly as people of all ages spend time indoors this winter. Learn about seasonal influenza, norovirus, pertussis, COVID-19 and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV).
Public Works Fleet Management Team receives an Employee Achievement Award
The Public Works Fleet Management Team received an Employee Achievement Award.
January 14, 2025 declared as Mary Sue Hansen Day in Ramsey County
The Ramsey County Board of Commissioners declares January 14, 2025, as Mary Sue Hansen Day in Ramsey County.
Commissioners take oath of office; Ortega elected board chair for 2025
Three Ramsey County commissioners took their oath of office for their 2025-2029 terms during the Jan. 7 board of commissioners meeting.
Warm up this Winter with mobile saunas at Ramsey County Parks
This winter, Ramsey County Parks & Recreation invites you to experience the ultimate combination of relaxation and nature with mobile saunas! In collaboration with Driftwood Sauna and Saunice, we’re bringing cozy, mobile outdoor saunas to Tamarack Nature Center and Lake Johanna at Tony Schmidt Regional Park.