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Transforming Systems Together announces $1.2 million in first-round community grants
Transforming Systems Together (TST), Ramsey County’s shared decision-making initiative with community members, has awarded $1,228,550 to 26 community organizations and individuals in its first-ever round of grantmaking.
July 16-22 proclaimed Pretrial, Probation and Parole Week by board
The proclamation was read at the July 18 board of commissioners meeting.
Ramsey/Washington Food Scraps Pickup Program and recyclable recovery to divert enough food waste to fill Allianz field three times
Ramsey/Washington Recycling & Energy (R&E), celebrated the completion of innovative enhancements at the R&E Center, a 450,000 ton per year solid waste processing facility in Newport on Monday, July 17. These enhancements, which include a building addition and next-generation technology and equipment to sort more materials from the trash, will support the launch of one of the largest residential co-collection food scrap recycling programs in the country.
All-Abilities 2050 Transportation Plan seeks resident feedback in an online survey
The survey will be available until Aug. 31.
Applications open for CEO Next Business Institute
Applications are currently being accepted for CEO Next Business Institute for the 2023-2024 year.
Correctional Health Services awarded national accreditation for quality care
Health services have met nationally recognized standards of care set by the National Commission on Correctional Health Care.
Battle Creek Winter Recreation Maintenance Team receives employee achievement award
The achievement award was presented to the team during the July 11 board of commissioners meeting.
Citizens Resource Center receives employee achievement award
The achievement award was presented to the unit during the July 11 board of commissioners meeting.
Ramsey County and the city of Saint Paul announce new young adult workforce development program
Ramsey County and city of Saint Paul announce a new program.
Carissa Dillon receives Minnesota Public Health Association award
Food Security Coordinator Carissa Dillon, MPH RD was recently honored by the Minnesota Public Health Association with the Paul and Sheila Wellstone Public Health Achievement Award.
Detoxification Facility temporarily pauses services
The county has obtained a license from the Minnesota Department of Human Services to provide medicated withdrawal management services and Ramsey County Detox is closed temporarily.
Board proclamation recognizes Hmong International Freedom Festival
The proclamation was read at the June 27 board of commissioners meeting.
Patrick Chapman named Director of the County Assessor Department
Chapman has more than 20 years of real estate appraisal experience and has been with Ramsey County since 2007.
Jennifer Schuster-Jaeger named Director of Health and Wellness Administration
She has served as interim director since March 2020, and previously worked as Deputy Director of Administrative Services for Community Corrections.
Now accepting proposals to administer small business certification (CERT) program
Help small businesses connect with local government.
The history and status of the HIV epidemic
Join us for a free presentation about HIV on Wednesday, June 21, from 9 a.m. – noon at Fairview Community Health and Wellness Hub in Saint Paul.
Decreasing Non-Public-Safety Traffic Stops
Press conference announcing non-public-safety traffic stop results and community alternatives
Ramsey County approves $14.4 million for affordable housing infrastructure, fulfills joint funding commitment with Saint Paul
The Ramsey County Board of Commissioners approve funding for eight affordable housing development projects through the 2023 Housing Development Solicitation.
Board proclaims June 2023 PRIDE Month
The proclamation was read at the June 6 board of commissioners meeting.