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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.
Local engineering firm reduces trash, saves $2,400 a year
Short Elliot Hendrickson (SEH) is a large engineering and architecture firm headquartered in Vadnais Heights. The firm received a BizRecycling grant in 2018 to improve their recycling and start food scraps collection at its headquarters.
July 19-25 proclaimed Pretrial, Probation and Parole Week
The board of commissioners has issued a proclamation in support of July 19-25 as Pretrial, Probation and Parole Week.
Free face masks available for businesses
Ramsey County is distributing masks to minority-owned businesses and businesses serving our most racially diverse communities. All businesses may also pick up masks at one of several distribution sites.
Ramsey County under excessive heat warning July 24-25
Access tips on how to stay healthy and safe during periods of high heat.
Rent and mortgage assistance is available for those affected by COVID-19
Increased financial assistance is available for Ramsey County residents who have lost income due to COVID-19 and need help paying for housing costs.
Community input sought on county's response during the civil unrest
Take the survey and attend the community roundtable discussion.
Ramsey County launches new interactive job board
Ramsey County has launched the new Job Connect online job board to connect residents and employers during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.
Boxes filled with love and hope
Concerned when she learned that many foster families were struggling with online learning and finding engaging activities for kids during quarantine on the local news, Margaret Bratsch called the son she adopted 45 years ago to brainstorm ideas about how they could help.
Visitors at Ramsey County sites required to wear face coverings as of July 21
Visitors are required to wear face coverings in any building owned, leased or managed by Ramsey County. If you do not have a mask, one will be provided for free.
I-94 closure between Highway 280 and I-35E July 24-27
A signed detour will be in place using Highway 280, Highway 36 and I-35E.
COVID-19 trusted messenger and media partnership launches
Ramsey County is partnering with community organizations to provide culturally and linguistically appropriate information and resources about COVID-19, resources and services.
Free DIY Day Camp kicks off July 13
Tamarack Nature Center is moving day camp online through a new series that is free for all participants. Do-It-Yourself Day Camp transforms some of Tamarack’s favorite in-person sessions into a virtual adventure that is free for all to participate in.
Community volunteers sew gowns for Care Center
Community volunteers have donated 200 handmade reusable gowns to the Ramsey County Care Center. More than 50 volunteers from several community groups worked on the project coordinated by the Suburban Ramsey Emergency Coalition.