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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.
I-694/Rice Street interchange construction complete, fully open to traffic
Final site cleanup and other minor work will occur the week of Aug. 31.
Free masks available at Aug. 29 A Mask for Everyone event
Adult size masks will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Reserved masks will also be available for pick up by people who submitted a request online prior to Aug. 24.
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.
Redesigned Service Centers now open with in-person assistance, computer access
The centers offer comprehensive in-person assistance with connections to county programs. They also have computer workstations available by reservation.
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.
A Mask for Everyone: Donate or request a free cloth mask
Donate new, unused masks to help ensure all individuals and families in Ramsey County have access to cloth face masks to slow the spread of COVID-19
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.
Free COVID-19 testing in August
The drive-thru and walk-up testing is open to anyone, with or without symptoms. The testing is free, no insurance is needed and is available on Saturdays at Aldrich Arena in Maplewood and Sundays at Washington Technology Magnet School in Saint Paul.
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.