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Introducing a new online Parks & Recreation reservation system
Ramsey County Parks & Recreation has launched a new online reservation system that will improve how residents and customers make park shelter and pavilion reservations, view arena schedules and register for programs.
Rush Line is now the METRO Purple Line
East Metro transit project will seek entry into federal program this fall ahead of planned transition to Metropolitan Council.
Hispanic Heritage Month recognized by board
The proclamation was read at the Oct. 5 board meeting.
Q&A: Meet Paige Ahlborg, one of Ramsey County’s first Recycling Ambassadors
Paige Ahlborg, along with 18 others, participated in Ramsey County’s first Recycling Ambassador training in Fall 2020.
Local food shelf supports the community and the environment
Canasta Familiar, a food shelf operated by Comunidades Latinas Unidas en Servicio (CLUES) in Saint Paul, provides culturally appropriate food to about 500 families per week. But they don’t stop there.
County Road I closed week of Oct. 4-8 for culvert replacement
A signed detour will be in place using Silver Lake Road, County Road 10 and County Road I. Business and park access will be available from County Road 10.
Board declares Sept. 21 as R&R Cultivation Day
The proclamation was read at the Sept. 21 board meeting.
Temporary closures planned as part of Parks & Recreation pavement maintenance project
Ramsey County Parks & Recreation will be completing pavement maintenance at select parks and golf courses this season. Temporary closures have been planned as part of the pavement maintenance project. All work has been scheduled to take place during weekdays to minimize impact to weekend use.
Battle Creek Regional Park draft master plan open for review through Oct. 31
The Battle Creek Regional Park draft master plan has been posted for public comment. Comments can be submitted by email or by calling the Parks & Recreation office.
Cleveland Avenue closed for utility work beginning Sept. 20
The road will be closed from Dudley Avenue to Larpenteur Avenue. A signed detour will be in place using Como Avenue, Eustis Avenue and Larpenteur Avenue.
Public comment open on Workforce Solutions Biennial Service Agreement
The comment period will be open until Oct. 14.
Press conference regarding non-public-safety traffic stops
Ramsey County Attorney John Choi held a press conference September 8 announcing new office policy.
Maryland Avenue closed Sept. 9 for resurfacing
The closure is expected to only last one day. Motorists should use alternate routes.
Food scraps pickup service: A new, easier way to compost food scraps
Ramsey and Washington county residents will have a new way to recycle food scraps from home, whether they live in an apartment, condo or house, starting late 2022 into 2023.
BizRecycling helps local thrift shop save money, recycle more and invest in community
Thanks to a BizRecycling grant in 2019, Basic Needs Thrift Shop (formerly Stone Soup) has been able to cut its trash volume in half, reduce its garbage bill by 50% and save more than $6,000 a year.
Help improve the county’s hazard mitigation plan and response
Share your thoughts about public perception and opinions regarding natural, technological and man-made hazards in Ramsey County.
Free masks available for students and families
Families can request free face masks through the A Mask for Everyone program.
2022-2023 proposed budget submitted to county board
County Manager Ryan O’Connor has proposed a biennial budget of $772.8 million for 2022 and $781.9 million for 2023. This represents a 3.2% increase of $24 million in 2022 and a 1.2% increase of $9 million in 2023.
Board proclaims August as Hospitality Worker Appreciation Month
The proclamation was read at the Aug. 24 board meeting.
2022-23 budget community conversation scheduled for Aug. 30 via Zoom
Ramsey County is hosting a virtual community conversation about its 2022-23 budget. Attendees will hear more about the budget and have the opportunity to ask questions and share feedback.