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Waterworks closes Aug. 26, beaches unguarded Aug. 20 through Labor Day
All beaches will be unguarded beginning Aug. 20 but will remain open with swim buoys in place through Labor Day.
Vote today in the Primary
Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Find your polling place, learn how to register at your polling place and view your sample ballot online.
Lexington Parkway resurfacing underway
Work will last through late August. Plan ahead for lane and road closures, and use alternate routes when possible, especially when traveling to the State Fair.
Air quality alert includes Ramsey County through Aug. 12
Smoke from wildfires in Canada will affect air quality throughout Minnesota this weekend. Air quality levels are expected to reach levels considered unhealthy for sensitive groups.
Submissions needed for Union Depot holiday tree
The search is underway for a tall evergreen tree for the Hub for the Holidays events at Union Depot.
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
Volunteer with SOS Sexual Violence Services
Volunteers help staff the 24-hour crisis line during nights and weekends. Free, extensive training begins in September 2018.
Prepare your kids for school and daycare with immunizations
Immunizations are required prior to starting school in Minnesota. Children in child care are also required to have up-to-date vaccinations.
Vote early for the primary at 11 county locations through August 13
Ramsey County residents can vote early for the primary election from August 7 through August 13. You may vote early at the most convenient location for you, regardless of where you live.
Starry Stonewort Trek August 18
Join experts in the Soil and Conservation division of Parks & Recreation in a hunt for the newest invasive aquatic species in Minnesota.
911 service restored
As of 5:20 p.m., 911 emergency phone service has been restored in Ramsey County.
Boys Totem Town hosts Saturday farmers market
Upcoming dates include August 4 and August 11 from 1-3 p.m.
Free job seeker workshops available in August
Several free workshops are available for job seekers on an ongoing basis at Saint Paul and North St. Paul locations.
Ramsey County Golf System Survey
Ramsey County is seeking feedback on golf courses and other golf facilities in the Ramsey County system.
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.
Rice Creek North Regional Trail community meetings
Attend a meeting to discuss Parks & Recreation's master plan for the Rice Creek North Regional Trail.
Traffic signal work underway on Highway 96
Temporary all-way stops will be used at intersections while signals are non-operational. Plan ahead for delays and use alternate routes when possible.
Reverse Vendor Fair: Gain insight into doing business with government agencies
The Minnesota Chapter of the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing is hosting a Reverse Vendor Fair at the Eagan Community Center on August 7.
Free organics recycling starter kits at yard waste sites
Kits include bin, bags and step-by-step instructions.
2019 supplemental budget hearings begin in August
Supplemental budget hearings begin Tuesday, August 7 in the Council Chambers.