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Tamarack Teacher Receives MAEE 2018 Educator Award
With 15 years of experience as an environmental educator, Faris is starting her fourth year at Tamarack Nature Center. She’s the Naturalist Teacher for the ECFE classes and works in the preschool classes as well.
Keller Grille Under New Management
Meet Brittney Lingasin, Keller Grille’s new General Manager. Although she has only been in her new position for a few months, Lingasin has truly turned the atmosphere at Keller clubhouse around. We recently had the opportunity to speak with her about her new position and philosophy on customer service.
Street level photography vehicles to take photos for property assessments
Cyclomedia vehicles will be driving on behalf of the county to gather images for property assessments,.
Healthy Aging Forum Oct. 18
The forum is designed to empower older adults to thrive in the community as they age.
Nationwide test of the Wireless Emergency Alerts system to be conducted Oct. 3
A "Presidential Alert" banner will pop up beginning at 1:18 p.m. on compatible cellphones, accompanied by a loud tone and vibration.
Free Drop-in Discovery: Meet the Owls
Tamarack's Discovery Hosts will be on-hand on Saturday mornings with nature's most wonderful surprises! Participants can experience up-close visits with live animals, touchable artifacts, drop-in activities and outdoor explorations.Stations are open 10 a.m. - noon, and guests may come and go as they please. No registration required. Please check in at the front desk upon arrival. Location will change from week to week.
Jennifer O’Rourke to join county as Director of Government Relations
O’Rourke will develop and advance Ramsey County’s legislative platforms, as well as maintain strong relationships with a broad network of civic and community partners.
Free 911 telecommunications career training offered
Attend an information session on September 5 to learn more about the program.
2019 supplemental budget submitted to county board
The proposed 2019 supplemental budget totals $737,799,770, an increase of about $1.5 million over the budget approved in Dec. 2017
Sheriff's Office launches donation program to assist homeless
The "Care on the Go" initiative will provide packs of basic necessities upon release from jail.
County board hires Ryan T. O'Connor as County Manager
The county board has voted to hire Ryan T. O' Connor as the next County Manager, effective July 30.
Union Depot Bar & Grill now open
Restaurant features American fare with lunch and dinner service at historic Union Depot.
Soil & Water Conservation division to join Parks & Recreation department
The duties and authorities of the Ramsey Conservation District transfer to Ramsey County on July 1.
Share your feedback on the 2040 Comprehensive Plan through Nov. 29
The plan describes the county’s unique role in addressing regional prosperity, equity, livability, stewardship and sustainability over the next 20 years.
Board proclaims May 6-12 as Correctional Officers Week
The proclamation honors the county's nearly 350 dedicated full-time and intermittent correctional officers, sergeants, lieutenants, captains and support staff.
Make your yard and garden pollinator friendly
After this long winter, it’s only natural to want to get a jump start on gardening. But before you grab your tools and head out to clean up last year’s plant debris, consider your impact on pollinator insects. Pollinator insects, like bees, transfer pollen to flowering plants to fertilize them so the plants can reproduce, including the plants that produce the food we eat. You may be surprised to learn that doing less yard work isn’t only easier on you, but also on pollinator insects
Press conference regarding Ramsey County Sexual Assault Systems Review
Ramsey County Attorney John Choi held a press conference April 27 and released a report from a two-year study detailing a need for major systems change in sexual assault response.
Understanding the Service Team model
In 2015, Ramsey County moved to a Service Team Structure. This change allows the county to best capitalize on its strengths and talent in pursuit of the board’s vision of a community where all are valued and thrive.
Free job seeker workshops available in March
Several free workshops are available for job seekers on an ongoing basis at Saint Paul and North St. Paul locations.
Hazardous Waste Generator License Renewal Deadline Approaching
The due date for hazardous waste generator license renewal application is approaching fast. To be on time, your 2020 annual report must be completed online and submitted by Jan. 31. After this date, a late penalty (10% of your total) may be added to your license fee. Please note that you will be able to make payments online and/or enroll in a payment plan for your license fee