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Commissioners take oath of office, McDonough elected board chair for 2019
Commissioners Toni Carter, Trista MatasCastillo, Jim McDonough and Rafael Ortega took the oath of office for their 2019-2022 terms on Jan. 8.
Free yoga classes for all skill levels at Union Depot
Classes are available Monday evenings, Tuesdays at noon and Saturday mornings..
Organics recycling collection site added to Saint Anthony
This is the ninth organics recycling collection site in the county and the second 24/7 site.
January is National Radon Action Month
Order a radon test kit from Saint Paul-Ramsey County Public Health to test levels in your home.
Nominations open for 2019 Ramsey County Public Health Awards
Nominations will be accepted until 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 5.
Winter reading program for adults available through February
Pick up your reading record bookmark at any Ramsey County Library starting Jan. 2.
Emergency Communications and Fire Chiefs Association partnership earns innovation award
The project breaks down geographical barriers to ensure the quickest response time to emergencies such as fires and cardiac arrest.
Winter programs at Tamarack Nature Center
Winter program registration is now available at Tamarack Nature Center
Winter break craft programs at Ramsey County Library
Celebrate the beauty of a snowy landscape while making a playful paper collage of penguins in these free programs for youth ages 5-10.
Plato counter, phone service close at 3 p.m. on Jan. 7
Recording, assessing, passports and taxpayer services will be unavailable from 3-4:30 p.m. on Jan. 7 for staff training. Services will resume at 8 a.m. Jan. 8
Free job seeker workshops available in January
Several free workshops are available for job seekers on an ongoing basis at Saint Paul and North St. Paul locations.
Met Council accepting public comment on Riverview Corridor
Residents can submit feedback on amending the 2040 Transportation Policy Plan to include the Riverview Corridor. A public hearing will be held Jan. 9.
Public comment period now open for updated multi-hazard mitigation plan
Now until Jan. 11, 2019 residents are invited to review and submit feedback.
Air Quality Alert for Ramsey County through Dec. 13
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has issued an air quality alert for the Twin Cities effective Tuesday, Dec. 11 through 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 13.
County board approves 2019 budget
The $738,118,609 budget was approved during the board's Dec. 11 meeting.
Carter and Kleinschmidt receive 2018 AMC awards
Commissioner Toni Carter was presented with the AMC President's Award, and former County Manager Julie Kleinschmidt received an Outstanding Service Award.
Holiday sale at Ramsey County golf courses
Enjoy savings on golf lessons and apparel at four of Ramsey County's golf courses.
Tax-forfeited land auction will be held Dec. 14
This auction features 10 properties, including one "as-is" single-family home and one renovated single-family home.
Citizens Advisory Council aligns work with county strategic priorities
The Ramsey County Citizens Advisory Council (CAC) held their annual meeting on September 24 to gather together and review how the group’s work is aligning with the county’s strategic priorities. Fifty-four CAC members from the seven committees attended and Commissioner Toni Carter lauded the group as community engagement leaders that help the county utilize resources to better serve residents.
Sheriff’s Office to hold Citizen Academy
This three-week course will take participants on a behind the scenes journey of the work and activities of the Sheriff’s Office.