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Food saving tips: Storing, freezing, refreshing and using up bread
From flat bread to focaccia, from buns to baguettes — bread is a simple and nourishing staple that accompanies numerous dishes across many cuisines. Consider these tips for storing, freezing, refreshing and using up bread.
Press conference responding to verdict in Jeronimo Yanez trial
Ramsey County Attorney John J. Choi held a press conference June 16 responding to the verdict in the Jeronimo Yanez trial
Donation options for clothing and household goods
We know many of you have been cleaning out your closets and finding things you no longer want to keep. Thank you for holding on to these items over the past several weeks. Some donation centers are accepting items again.
Children's author Stephanie Watson visits storytime May 22, 23 and 25
Join local Minnesota author Stephanie Watson for three special family storytimes this week at Ramsey County Library - Roseville.
Tuj Lub courts at Keller Regional Park open June 10
A grand opening ceremony will be held for the new Tuj Lub courts at 9 a.m. at Keller Regional Park on June 10.
Childcare center diverts more than 5,500 pounds from the trash each year
St. Croix Kids Early Childhood Center daycare and preschool in Stillwater has been teaching preschool children since 1969. Last year, the center reached out to BizRecycling to learn how to decrease waste and lower its trash bill. Through a BizRecycling grant, St. Croix Kids Early Childhood Center started a food scraps (organics recycling) collection program. The childhood center now has color-coded, clearly labeled bins for food scraps, recycling and trash collection in each room.
Celebrate Compost Awareness Week by Composting
May 3-9 is International Compost Awareness Week. With many of us spending more time at home, you may be sprucing up your lawn and trying your hand at gardening. Home composting is an easy way to turn organic waste (food scraps, leaves, plant trimmings and branches) into a rich soil amendment, which improves the quality of the soil. It’s also a great way to get children involved in caring for the environment.
Birch Lake Regional Trail extension meeting
Ramsey County is planning a northern extension of the Birch Lake Regional trail to County Road J.
Press conference regarding joint prosecution of human trafficking case
Ramsey County Attorney John J. Choi and Washington County Attorney Pete Orput held a joint press conference March 29 to announce charges in a multi-defendant human trafficking enterprise
Sheriff's Office staffing study published
In January of 2016, former Sheriff Matt Bostrom and County Manager Julie Kleinschmidt commissioned a study to provide a complete, objective and unbiased analysis of staffing and operations of the Ramsey County Sheriff's Office. The results are now available to read online.
Preschool open house at Tamarack Nature Center Jan. 12
A preschool open house will be held at Tamarack Nature Center on January 12.
County board appoints Jack G. Serier as Ramsey County Sheriff
The Ramsey County Board of Commissioners appointed Jack G. Serier the 22nd Ramsey County Sheriff on Tuesday, Jan. 10.
Keller Regional Park restoration and controlled burns begin Jan. 10
Restoration of natural spaces within Keller Regional Park begins January 10.
Commissioners sworn in, elect leadership for 2017
Three of Ramsey County’s seven commissioners were sworn in Jan. 3 at a ceremony at Saint Paul City Hall – Ramsey County Courthouse.
Commissioner Jim McDonough receives AMC's President's Award
Commissioner Jim McDonough has received the 2016 President’s Award from the Association of Minnesota Counties.
County board approves 2017 budget
The Ramsey County Board of Commissioners has approved a budget of $663,747,760 for 2017. This represents an increase of 2.9 percent from 2016.
County Road H reopens with county's first roundabouts
Ramsey County’s first roundabouts are open in Mounds View and Arden Hills.
Press Conference regarding charging decision in Yanez case
Ramsey County Attorney John Choi's remarks regarding the charging of Officer Jeronimo Yanez
September 27 declared Frogtown Farm Day
The Ramsey County Board of Commissioners congratulated Frogtown Farm on its selection as the University of Minnesota's 2016 Farm Family of Ramsey County.
Sept. 15 information and discussion session for Hennepin and Ramsey juvenile program
Hennepin and Ramsey counties will host an information and discussion session about the Hennepin and Ramsey Juvenile Program on Sept. 15 from 6-8 p.m. in the auditorium of the Wilder Center.