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2021 supplemental budget submitted to county board
Overall, the proposed 2021 supplemental budget totals $747,471,298, a decrease of about $15.7 million from the budget approved in Dec. 2019.
Sept. 2 community conversation provides information on early childhood resources
Ramsey County caregivers of children age birth to 5 years are invited to a virtual community discussion to share input and learn about early childhood education and parent support resources.
TechPak initiative launched to assist job seekers impacted by COVID-19
Ramsey County is bringing computers, internet and digital literacy training to residents who have experienced economic impacts.
Public comment open on Pigs Eye Lake master plan through Sept. 30
A draft of the Pigs Eye Master Plan Amendment has been posted for public comment through Wednesday, September 30.
Discovery Hollow Nature Play Area reopens Aug. 20
Discovery Hollow Nature Play Area at Tamarack Nature Center has reopened after a temporary closure due to COVID-19 and an improvement project.
New murals installed in City Hall-Courthouse chambers
The contemporary community-based artworks are the result of a city-county initiative launched in late 2018. Artists were selected by a community task force led by Ramsey County Historical Society.
Virtual town hall provides information on affordable housing
The town hall will be hosted by Community & Economic Development team and held via Zoom.
Lexington Avenue closed for emergency water main repair
The closure, located near Lake Josephine County Park, is expected to last all weekend Aug. 14-16. Park access is still available.
Aug. 25 virtual town hall provides information on Child Support Services
The town hall will be hosted by the COVID-19 Racial Equity and Community Engagement Response Team and held via Zoom.
County Road E closed Aug. 14-17 for stormwater work
The road will be closed between Highway 61 and White Bear Avenue. A signed detour will be in place.
Free home meal delivery available for people impacted by COVID-19
Healthy home-delivered meals are available to qualifying residents free of charge from five community partners.
Vote before Election Day at three in person locations for the state primary
In advance of the state primary on Aug. 11, Ramsey County voters can cast a ballot in person at three locations. Voters may visit any location, regardless of their home address.
Community Career Labs launch in Saint Paul and Ramsey County
Labs provide free workforce support to job seekers and residents following adverse economic impacts and job losses caused by COVID-19.
Inspecting food, pools and lodging establishments during COVID-19
Ramsey County has been working closely with management and employees of food, pools and hotel establishments on COVID-19 prevention. Licensed food establishments include restaurants, grocery stores, and day care and school kitchens. There are also many apartment, hotel and community and fitness center pools licensed by the county.
Local engineering firm reduces trash, saves $2,400 a year
Short Elliot Hendrickson (SEH) is a large engineering and architecture firm headquartered in Vadnais Heights. The firm received a BizRecycling grant in 2018 to improve their recycling and start food scraps collection at its headquarters.
July 19-25 proclaimed Pretrial, Probation and Parole Week
The board of commissioners has issued a proclamation in support of July 19-25 as Pretrial, Probation and Parole Week.
Free face masks available for businesses
Ramsey County is distributing masks to minority-owned businesses and businesses serving our most racially diverse communities. All businesses may also pick up masks at one of several distribution sites.
Community input sought on county's response during the civil unrest
Take the survey and attend the community roundtable discussion.
Ramsey County launches new interactive job board
Ramsey County has launched the new Job Connect online job board to connect residents and employers during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.
Boxes filled with love and hope
Concerned when she learned that many foster families were struggling with online learning and finding engaging activities for kids during quarantine on the local news, Margaret Bratsch called the son she adopted 45 years ago to brainstorm ideas about how they could help.