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Tara Storey receives Ramsey County Employee Achievement Award at April 26 board meeting
Commissioner Frethem presented her the award.
Comments sought on Water Gremlin draft health assessment
The Minnesota Department of Health is seeking public comments until June 9 on a draft public health assessment involving operations at Water Gremlin.
Board recognizes administrative professionals
The proclamation was read at the April 26 board of commissioners meeting.
Plato counter closed on April 25
Taxpayer services will be unavailable at the counter until Tuesday, April 26.
Construction begins April 25 at Metro Square
Access to Service Center - Downtown Saint Paul is available through the Seventh Street entrance and through the skyway.
Ramsey County, along with Saint Paul, join the Brookings Transforming Cities Lab to make federal funding work long term
Ramsey County and the city of Saint Paul are participating in the Brookings Metro Transforming Cities Lab.
Second Chance Month proclaimed by board
The proclamation was read at the April 12 board meeting.
Community engagement sessions to be held on Upward Mobility Action Plan
Four priority areas will be addressed at April sessions.
Board proclaims April 4-10 Public Health Week
The proclamation was read at the April 5 board meeting
Updated park ordinance goes into effect April 8
This revision makes park rules more equitable, fair and modern allowing for greater access to resources and decriminalizing minor infractions.
Dirt no longer accepted at county yard waste sites
Due to the threat of jumping worms, we no longer accept dirt or sod at any Ramsey County yard waste sites.
2022 road construction and maintenance projects announced
In 2022, $52 million will be invested into roadway, bridge, trail and sidewalk construction.
Spring bird walks at Tamarack Nature Center
Free, guided bird walks at Tamarack Nature Center are offered on select Saturdays in May.
County board schedules town hall, releases proposed redistricting options
A public town hall will be held March 29.
Rep. Betty McCollum, Ramsey County Attorney John Choi and others announce federal funding for violence reduction efforts in Ramsey County
Ramsey County Attorney John Choi held a joint press conference with Congresswoman Betty McCollum and Saint Paul leaders on March 22 announcing $2.9 million in new federal funding to boost public safety in our community.
- View press conference video
- Media release
Monica Long appointed Director of Ramsey County Community Corrections
Long has more than two decades of experience leading and managing services in corrections, and health and human services.
Retiring Director of Community Corrections John Klavins recognized
Klavins was honored at the March 15 board of commissioners meeting.
Contracting with Ramsey County: Using DemandStar
Our Contracting with Ramsey County page features clearly defined steps on how to register for and use DemandStar, and short videos to help prospective vendors.
One-time fee waiver restores Ramsey County Library patron accounts
To support the county’s strategic priority to facilitate access by removing barriers, Ramsey County Library will forgive existing fines and fees on adult patron accounts.
New COVID-19 Trusted Community Connectors announced
Saint Paul - Ramsey County Public Health is partnering again with community organizations to provide culturally and linguistically appropriate information and resources about COVID-19 vaccines.