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Board proclaims April 21-27 as Volunteer Week at Mississippi River cleanup event
Dog park stewards and Tamarack Nature Center volunteers were honored during the proclamation.
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Wednesday, April 24, 2024 - 2:55 p.m.
Ramsey County establishes new approach to streamline emergency shelter services
Emergency shelter and homeless diversion services now streamlined through a single point of contact.
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Tuesday, April 23, 2024 - 1:47 p.m.
May 1 declared as Green Careers Day in Ramsey County
May 1 declared as Green Careers Day in Ramsey County.
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Tuesday, April 23, 2024 - 12:13 p.m.
Celebrating APIDA Heritage Month: Tuj Lub, a Traditional Hmong Game in Keller Regional Park
In the idyllic setting of Keller Regional Park, nestled amid its verdant expanses and tranquil ambiance, lies a cultural treasure waiting to be uncovered: Tuj Lub, the traditional Hmong top-spinning game. Serving as a poignant reminder of Hmong heritage, this pastime embodies a fusion of skill, strategy, and community spirit.
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Thursday, April 18, 2024 - 1:10 p.m.
Cultivating Resilience: Transforming Our Soil from Dirt to Gold
At the heart of every flourishing ecosystem lies the often-underappreciated foundation—healthy soil. Healthy soil isn’t just a medium for plants to grow in. It is a dynamic and interconnected system that influences water quality, biodiversity, and even climate stability. To help keep water clean, healthy soil acts as a natural filter, preventing pollutants from entering water bodies. Soil is important for biological diversity (or biodiversity) to grow plants, which are the basis of the food chain that sustains animals and humans. Soil plays a multifaceted and crucial role in reducing climate change, too.
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Thursday, April 18, 2024 - 12:40 p.m.
Preserving Lakes: Ramsey County's Vigilance Against Invasive Rusty Crayfish
In a forward-looking initiative, Ramsey County Soil and Water Conservation Division (RCSWCD) forged a crucial partnership with the University of Minnesota in 2023 to tackle the growing threat of invasive rusty crayfish in Ramsey County lakes. Utilizing cutting-edge DNA detection techniques, the University played a pivotal role in confirming the presence of these invasive crayfish species. RCSWCD then verified the infestation in Lake McCarron through the examination of a live sample.
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Thursday, April 18, 2024 - 12:08 p.m.
Parks and Recreation with Conservation Corps
During the summer of 2023, the RCSWCD (Ramsey County Soil and Water Conservation Division) had the privilege of hosting three Conservation Corps members who made significant contributions to preventing the spread of invasives in the water and on land.
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Thursday, April 18, 2024 - 11:40 a.m.
Ramsey County adopts groundbreaking Climate Equity Action Plan
The Ramsey County Board, Tuesday, April 16, unanimously adopted a fully integrated Climate Equity Action Plan. Developed by staff, community, and key partners the plan aims to reduce greenhouse gases and help community survive and thrive in changing climate conditions.
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Wednesday, April 17, 2024 - 8:19 a.m.
Encroachment Inspections Begin in April
Parks & Recreation staff will be conducting encroachment inspections this spring.
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Tuesday, April 16, 2024 - 10:13 a.m.
Kestrel conservation success soars to new heights
Two families of American kestrels, small falcons, have successfully nested in nest boxes along Rice Creek. The boxes, constructed by the Ramsey County Parks Youth Outdoors Conservation Corp crew, and installed by Ramsey County Parks and Recreation staff, with the assistance of ornithologist Amber Burnette, were sites for this avian habitation.
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Thursday, April 11, 2024 - 3:01 p.m.
Request county support for community events
External entities can request support from Ramsey County for their events. External entities include, but are not limited to, other local governments, non-profit organizations, private businesses, community organizations, contractors or an individual.
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Wednesday, April 10, 2024 - 12:20 p.m.
Workforce Solutions 2023 annual report now available
The 2023 Workforce Solutions annual business report is available.
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Friday, April 5, 2024 - 12:11 p.m.
2024 Youth Workforce Champion Award Winners
Learn about the 2024 Youth Workforce Champion Award winners.
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Friday, April 5, 2024 - 10:09 a.m.
Gloria Reyes named Deputy County Manager of Safety and Justice Service Team
Ramsey County named Gloria Reyes as the next deputy county manager of the Safety and Justice Service Team. Reyes was selected by county staff and community through a competitive search process that started in January as the county prepared for the current deputy county manager of Safety and Justice to retire in June.
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Wednesday, April 3, 2024 - 8:57 a.m.
Public Health observes World TB Day
Tuberculosis Clinic staff held an event March 22 to raise awareness and show support for the fight against TB.
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Tuesday, April 2, 2024 - 3:54 p.m.
Ramsey County's Parks and Recreation/Soil and Water hosts AmeriCorps Director for special visit
As AmeriCorps Week commenced, Ramsey County's Parks and Recreation/Soil and Water Conservation Division prepared for a special visit from AmeriCorps Director Sonali Nijhawan. With Channel 5 capturing the event, Commissioner Xiong and Reinhardt underscored the vital role AmeriCorps plays in community service initiatives.
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Friday, March 15, 2024 - 4:26 p.m.
On My Terms offers more options for sexual violence survivors in Ramsey County
Public Health’s SOS Sexual Violence Services has partnered with the Saint Paul Police Department to give survivors more control on how, when, and to whom their assault is reported through the On My Terms program.
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Thursday, March 14, 2024 - 1:16 p.m.
Ramsey and Hennepin Counties announce opportunity for local, small businesses owners: CEO Now
Ramsey County, in collaboration with Hennepin County, announce the application opening for CEO Now.
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Thursday, March 14, 2024 - 10:00 a.m.
Ramsey County and the Workforce Innovation Board welcomes 11 new organizations to the third Inclusive Workplaces cohort
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Tuesday, March 5, 2024 - 4:07 p.m.
Celebrating New Beginnings: Manitou Ridge Golf Course Open House with Foley Professional Golf Services
Golfers at Manitou Ridge Golf Course will soon see changes as Foley Professional Golf Services takes over management. Mark Foley, with over two decades of experience at the course, returns to lead operations. Join us on March 23 for an Open House to meet the team and experience upgrades, including clubhouse renovations, new golf carts, and more.
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Tuesday, March 5, 2024 - 1:40 p.m.