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Registration for Halloween Moon Party opens Oct. 5
Register to enjoy moon games and other fall activities in Discovery Hollow, including a story walk, an up-close visit with a live animal and more surprise activities along the way.
Food saving tips: making the most of Minnesota’s fall harvest
As you settle into autumn, consider these food saving tips to make the most of your favorite fall ingredients
Tips to avoid a wait at yard waste sites
Yard waste sites experience heavy traffic during the fall. Consider these tips for your next trip to avoid a wait.
TechPak initiative enrollment opens Sept. 30-Oct. 2
TechPaks are awarded to eligible Ramsey County residents who have experienced job loss, reduced hours, change of household income or have other barriers due to COVID-19.
New Brighton Road open to traffic following culvert replacements
The road reopened to traffic Oct. 8. Paving will occur later in October.
Controlled deer hunts begin Oct. 9 at eight Ramsey County parks
Ramsey County Parks & Recreation, in partnership with the Metro Bowhunters Resource Base, will conduct controlled archery deer hunts this fall throughout the county parks system.
Free COVID-19 testing at Aldrich Arena
Free testing will be available in October. Testing is open to everyone, with or without symptoms, no insurance and no ID required.
Community conversation Sept. 28 about food security and basic needs
The virtual conversation will include an update on the county’s work to address priority areas identified this spring through community engagement.
Ramsey County part of statewide COVID-19 survey
Randomly selected Ramsey County households will be among the 180 sites in the state teams of public health professionals will be visiting for the in-person survey. Residents of households selected will also be offered free COVID-19 tests.
Mounds View Boulevard closed Sept. 18-20 for culvert replacement
Mounds View Boulevard will be closed and detoured west of Spring Lake Road beginning Friday, Sept. 18 to replace a failing culvert.
Introducing TCO Sports Garden
Thanks to a new, 15-year partnership between Ramsey County and Twin Cities Orthopedics, TCO Sports Garden not only has a new name, but a freshly redesigned look and feel to better serve the Ramsey County community.
Beaches to close for season on Sept. 8
Beach season is admittedly short this year, but there's still some time to get those summertime splashes in. Beaches will close for the season on Tuesday, September 8. Most beach locations will have swim-area buoys in place through Monday, September 7.
Register for fall programs at Tamarack Nature Center
Fall programming at Tamarack kicks off in September and program registration will open September 15.
Sept. 22 town hall seeks community input on Rule 20
Community members, mental health service providers, and advocacy groups are invited to discuss their experiences with Rule 20 and suggest changes to make the process better for everyone.
Local church collects 15,600 pounds of food scraps annually
In March 2019, Trinity Lutheran Church in Stillwater received a BizRecycling grant to start a food scraps collection program. With the grant funding, Trinity Lutheran purchased containers, bin liners, compostable service ware and cleaning carts. They also purchased children’s educational books about recycling.
How to dispose of meal delivery kit packaging
Meal delivery services are a great way improve your cooking skills, reduce wasted food and try out new recipes. However, with the food comes a lot of packaging to sort through – from insulated liners and cooling packs to food bags and containers. The disposal instructions can often be confusing or even misleading. Here is what you should know:
Food saving tips: meal prep
As a new and uncertain school year approaches, many families may be preparing for a particularly busy time. To ease the transition, this month's food saving tips focus on meal prep. Preparing meals, ingredients and snacks ahead of time can help maintain healthy eating habits, provide mindful ways to use food, decrease food waste, and save time on hectic days.
New play area at Battle Creek Regional Park now open
Run, jump, explore and splash around! The new play area at Battle Creek Regional Park in Maplewood is now open.
Grants available for services that support immigrant and refugee families
Service providers and agencies that provide any form of support are encouraged to apply.
September is National Preparedness Month
The 2020 theme for National Preparedness Month is Disasters Don’t Wait. Make Your Plan Today. Review tips on how to prepare at home and at work.