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Minnesota Leaders Unite to Combat Aquatic Invasive Species at Phalen Lake Event
Governor Walz, Lieutenant Governor Flanagan, and DNR Commissioner Sarah Strommen were among the notable figures who gathered at Phalen Lake today, along with zebra mussel sniffing dogs and Parks & Recreation staff from Saint Paul and Ramsey County. The event aimed to emphasize the importance of controlling, managing, and preventing the spread of Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) in Minnesota's lakes and waterways.
Learn more about Northern Iron’s emissions at MPCA meeting
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is holding a public meeting May 22 to address community concerns and share more information about air emissions data around at Northern Iron and Machine.
May 12-18 is National Police Week in Ramsey County
The board of commissioners has designates May 12-18, 2024 as Police Week in Ramsey County.
Board declares May 2024 as Mental Health Awareness Month in the county
The board of commissioners has proclaimed May 2024 as Mental Health Awareness Month.
May 2024 declared as American Indian Month by board
The board of commissioners has declared May 2024 as American Indian Heritage Month.
2024 State Primary - Notice of Filing
Notice is hereby given that the filing period will take place for candidates seeking election for state, county, judicial, and municipal offices (with a potential for a primary) in the State General election to be conducted on November 5, 2024. The filing period begins on Tuesday, May 21 and concludes Tuesday, June 4 at 5:00 pm.
Public tours available at Union Depot and Saint Paul City Hall - Ramsey County Courthouse
Hour-long guided tours are free to the public.
Ramsey County and Model Cities to host Town Hall for Safe Space Shelter relocation
Ramsey County and Model Cities welcome community to attend town hall about relocating Safe Space Shelter.
Cyndy Melby receives employee achievement award
Cyndy Melby, Executive Assistant, Ramsey County Attorney's Office, was presented with an Employee Achievement Award at today's board of commissioners meeting.
Ramsey County proclaims May 5-11 as Correctional Officers Week
The board of commissioners has declared May 5-11 as Correctional Officers Week.
Ramsey County Declares May 2024 as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
The board of commissioners has declared May 2024 as Asian American and Pacific Islanders Heritage Month in Ramsey County.
Another round of Community Innovation Grants for Racial and Health Equity has launched
Grants of up to $30,000 are available for community organizations to support activities or programs that address common public health issues.
Board proclaims April 21-27 as Volunteer Week at Mississippi River cleanup event
Dog park stewards and Tamarack Nature Center volunteers were honored during the proclamation.
First half of 2024 property tax payments due May 15
The first half of 2024 property tax payments are due May 15. Payments will be accepted via U.S. mail, at secure form drop-off locations and electronically.
Ramsey County establishes new approach to streamline emergency shelter services
Emergency shelter and homeless diversion services now streamlined through a single point of contact.
Ramsey County Honors Administrative Professionals: Declares Special Day and Week
The Ramsey County Board of Commissioners declares April 24, 2024, as Administrative Professionals Day, and April 22 - 26, 2024 as Administrative Professionals Week in Ramsey County.
May 1 declared as Green Careers Day in Ramsey County
May 1 declared as Green Careers Day in Ramsey County.
May 2024 is Tech Month
Explore resources and events about the wide range of technology employment opportunities for the entire month of May.
Celebrating APIDA Heritage Month: Tuj Lub, a Traditional Hmong Game in Keller Regional Park
In the idyllic setting of Keller Regional Park, nestled amid its verdant expanses and tranquil ambiance, lies a cultural treasure waiting to be uncovered: Tuj Lub, the traditional Hmong top-spinning game. Serving as a poignant reminder of Hmong heritage, this pastime embodies a fusion of skill, strategy, and community spirit.
Cultivating Resilience: Transforming Our Soil from Dirt to Gold
At the heart of every flourishing ecosystem lies the often-underappreciated foundation—healthy soil. Healthy soil isn’t just a medium for plants to grow in. It is a dynamic and interconnected system that influences water quality, biodiversity, and even climate stability. To help keep water clean, healthy soil acts as a natural filter, preventing pollutants from entering water bodies. Soil is important for biological diversity (or biodiversity) to grow plants, which are the basis of the food chain that sustains animals and humans. Soil plays a multifaceted and crucial role in reducing climate change, too.