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Larpenteur Avenue closed April 7 for emergency railroad repair
The closure is for an emergency repair of the railroad crossing east of Rice Street and will last one day. A signed detour will be in place.
2021 Assessor's Report now available
The report details changes and trends in assessed property values in Ramsey County based on type and location.
Karen Dyson and Mina Hang receive employee achievement award
Employees were presented with the award at the April 6 board of commissioners meeting.
BizRecycling helps local business save money and reuse
Image360 Woodbury is a local woman-owned business based in Woodbury that makes custom signage. After learning about the BizRecycling program through the Woodbury Chamber of Commerce, owner Gina Kazmerski saw an opportunity to improve their reuse of scrap materials to keep more items out of the trash.
Clean out responsibly
Spring has sprung! If you’re eager to freshen up your home and yard after the long winter, here’s what to do with items you no longer want.
Grants available to help residents install raingardens
Wouldn’t it be wonderful to have a yard that not only looked lovely but also supported pollinators and helped keep water clean and plentiful? Raingardens provide all these benefits and more.
Visit a household hazardous waste mobile collection site
Free household hazardous waste mobile collection sites are offered from April - October.
Yard waste sites open for regular season on April 2
County yard waste collection sites open on April 2 with regular season hours.
The New Job Club
Four online, rotating, monthly sessions that provide job seekers an opportunity to learn and practice important job skills while interacting with their peers.
April declared Tech Month in Minnesota
Two April Tech Month Interactive Career events will feature growing opportunities in the Metro Region, and are now open for registration!
Heather Bestler named Director of Property Tax, Records and Election Services
Bestler will also serve as the county's Auditor/Treasurer in this role.
Free Nursing Assistant (CNA) Training
Free Nursing Assistant training for eligible Ramsey County residents.
Keller instructor makes Golf Digest's 'Best Young Teachers in America' list
Jon Reigstad, Keller Golf Course's Director of Instruction, was recognized on Golf Digest's 2021–22 Best Young Teachers in America list. The list honors the nation’s best ‘up and coming’ golf instructors under the age of 40.
Community Conversations: Health and Wellness Service Team to hold 2022-23 Budget Preview Engagement
The Health and Wellness Service Team will lead two community conversations where departments will discuss the proposed 2022-23 budget and investments. The purpose of the meetings is to engage residents, business owners and key stakeholders in the county budget process and where we make investments.
Economic Competitiveness & Inclusion Plan introduced
An expansive, first-of-its-kind Economic Competitiveness & Inclusion Plan was presented at a County Board workshop on March 23, 2021.
Community healing circles scheduled to support health and wellbeing
These circles will be led by experienced individual healers who are embedded in the community and use their lived experiences, expertise and training to facilitate a safe and comfortable environment for participants to express themselves.
2020 elections annual report available
The report includes voter turnout information for the three major elections of 2020 and easy-to-understand visualizations.
County golf courses begin reopening for 2021
A phased reopening will take place at the five county golf courses.
2021 property valuation notices and tax statements have mailed
Review your value notice carefully - the time to question or appeal is now.
Art contest for students in conjunction with National County Government Month
Children and young adults ages 18 and under are invited to create artwork for the 2021-2022 “Counties Matter” calendar.