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Board approves $21.6M to expand affordable housing
Local developers awarded funding at the May 17 county board and Housing and Redevelopment Authority meetings.
Board declares May 2022 Asian American and Pacific Islanders Heritage Month
The proclamation was read at the May 17 board meeting.
Public review open for Stormwater Pollution Prevention Program
Share feedback on the program online.
Workforce Solutions 2021 annual report available
Ramsey County’s Workforce Solutions 2021 Annual Business Report is now available.
May 11-17 designated as Police Week
The proclamation was read at the May 10 board of commissioners meeting.
Partnership across Ramsey County enables equitable access to Library collection
A partnership between Ramsey County Correctional Facility, Library and Information Services departments has helped remove barriers for correctional facility residents by giving them access to current library materials. This new approach helps residents access books they are interested in that the preexisting internal library does not have.
American Indian Heritage Month declared by board
The proclamation was read at the May 3 board of commissioners meeting.
Board declares May 1-7 as Correctional Officers Week
The proclamation was read at the May 3 board of commissioners meeting.
May is Foster Care Awareness Month: Learn the facts about becoming a foster parent
We recognize the foster care providers, policymakers and professionals who help youth find brighter futures and permanent homes.
Tara Storey receives Ramsey County Employee Achievement Award at April 26 board meeting
Commissioner Frethem presented her the award.
Board recognizes administrative professionals
The proclamation was read at the April 26 board of commissioners meeting.
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.
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.