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Kathy Hedin named Deputy County Manager of Health and Wellness Service Team
Ms. Hedin will start in her new role on November 1 and serve on the county's Executive Team.
Free masks available at Oct. 24 A Mask for Everyone event
Adult and youth masks will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. You can also reserve masks in advance online.
Volunteer applications open for advisory councils
The Ramsey County Board of Commissioners is currently accepting applications to serve on the Corrections Advisory Board, Extension Committee and Library Board.
Food services contracting opportunities now available
Three contracting opportunities are currently available for organizations and individuals to support Ramsey County's work to provide emergency food and basic need supplies to residents during the coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic.
Portland Avenue closed Oct. 15-16 for culvert replacement
A signed detour will be in place using Lake Avenue, Northwest Avenue and Buffalo Street.
Oct. 20 town hall provides information on voting in the 2020 election
The virtual town hall will provide information on voter registration, voting by mail, in-person absentee voting and voting on Election Day.
Second half of 2020 property tax payments due Oct. 15
You can pay by mail, by drop box, online or in person.
Osprey perseverance: Keller Golf Course becomes home for osprey family
In 1996, Keller Golf Course Superintendent Paul Diegnau was approached by a boy scout looking to fulfill his Eagle Scout project. More specifically, the boy scout needed a spot to install an osprey nesting platform.
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.