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Yard waste sites open for regular season on April 1
County yard waste collection sites wil begin regular season hours on April 1.
Ramsey County reinforces its commitment to implementing the Purple Line
On Wednesday, March 22, Ramsey County presented the following letter at the Maplewood Purple Line Engagement Workshop reinforcing its commitment to achieving a successful outcome.
Community input needed for Blue Line/Riverview Connection Study
In-person and virtual community engagement sessions are scheduled for this spring.
Medical Assistance enrollees: Update your contact information and watch for renewal packets
During the COVID-19 pandemic, all Medical Assistance (MA) participants nationwide were eligible for continuous health care coverage.
Women in Construction Week proclaimed by board
The proclamation was read at the March 7 board of commissioners meeting.
On climate justice: Prepare for flood season
As climate change leads to periods of heavy and frequent rain as well as sudden snowmelt, Ramsey County will experience more flooding.
Meet Minette: Environmental health specialist for Ramsey County
Get to know the Environmental Health Division of Saint Paul-Ramsey Public Health! This month, meet Minette Saulog! Below, Saulog shares what she does, why she does it, and some tips for those interested in the field.
Ramsey County employee resource groups respond to Sheriff Fletcher’s Feb. 21 letter
These words are the collective voice of sponsors that represent the employee resource groups of Black Excellence, Asian Descent Network, ¡Voces!, PRIDE and Supported Employees Efforts Manifest Equity.
Commissioner McGuire to attend White House event on Building a Better Minnesota
McGuire is among a group of Minnesota government, labor, business, non-profit and health care leaders invited to discuss the impacts of the American Rescue Plan Act, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Inflation Reduction Act.
Ramsey County and law enforcement leaders push for funding to increase DNA testing turnaround times
Women in Construction Week 2023
The National Association of Women in Construction present a week of free events providing opportunities to share appreciation, celebrate diversity and facilitate connections within the construction industry.
Community conversations: Environmental Service Center
Get a first look at preliminary plans for the county’s new Environmental Service Center and share your feedback to help shape the facility through our upcoming virtual, and in-person community conversations.
Workforce Solutions moves to Metro Square building
Workforce Solutions relocates to Metro Square in downtown Saint Paul.
County board rebukes Sheriff Fletcher for pattern of disrespect and act of racism
The Ramsey County Board of Commissioners sent a letter today to Ramsey County Sheriff Bob Fletcher calling out his repeated disrespect and exclusionary practices that most recently involved the sending of a letter that omitted all members of color who currently serve on the Ramsey County Board.
County buildings open Feb. 24
In-person services will be available.
Transportation between warming spaces suspended Feb.22 due to winter storm
Ramsey County has suspended transportation service between its winter warming spaces on Feb. 22.
February proclaimed Black History Month
The proclamation was read at the Feb. 21 board of commissioners meeting.
Service Centers, Libraries and other in-person services closed Feb. 22-23
Regular business hours will resume Friday, Feb. 24.
Community engagement for All-Abilities 2050 Transportation Plan begins
The planning process will take place over the course of the next year.
Get up to $50K to help your business protect employee, community and environmental health
Sponsored by Ramsey/Washington Recycling & Energy in partnership with Minnesota Waste Wise, the Business Pollution Prevention Program helps businesses reduce the use of harmful chemicals, transition to safer, more sustainable chemicals, and install high-efficiency equipment.