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Ramsey County welcomes 26 interns from Right Track program
Ramsey County welcomed 26 interns from the city of Saint Paul’s Right Track program. This program will help youth and young adults ages 14-21 with professional development and work experiences.
Sophia Thompson has been named director of Ramsey County Social Services
Sophia Thompson has been named director of Ramsey County Social Services after serving as the Deputy Director overseeing the department’s Mental Health division since May 2021
Press conference to promote harm prevention through safe gun storage, free gun locks
Ramsey County leaders are teaming up with community members to reinforce a simple, but important message: safe gun storage saves lives.
Mapping the Twin Cities hottest neighborhoods
The goal of a new project is to understand urban heat islands, which are urban areas where the temperature can be significantly higher due to larger areas of concrete and other surfaces that radiate heat along with less tree canopy and green space to mitigate the heat.
Dana DeMaster named Director Innovation and Strategy
Dana DeMaster has been named director of the Innovation and Strategy division of the Health and Wellness Service Team after serving as the interim director since June 2023.
Christina Rost named Veterans Services Director
Christina Rost has been appointed Director of Ramsey County Veterans Services. She has served as interim department director since August 2022, and prior to that, was a veteran services officer with the county starting in 2016.
Bridging communities: Phoebe McGowan joins Ramsey County Parks as Cultural Liaison
Ramsey County Parks and Recreation is proud to announce the appointment of Phoebe McGowan as the department’s new Cultural Liaison. McGowan's role is dedicated to bridging the gap between the county's parks and its Black, Indigenous, and people of color communities, advocating for their values, interests, and needs within the park system.
June is Pride Month in Ramsey County
The board of commissioners declares June 2024 as Pride Month in Ramsey County and encourages everyone to celebrate Pride Month with their loved ones and with all communities in Ramsey County.
Join Ramsey County at Pride events this June
Celebrating Pride Month is part of the county's dedication to inclusivity and the well-being of LGBTQ+ individuals, fostering a diverse and resilient community. The county will be at the following events throughout the month.
Efforts underway to mitigate swan deaths at Sucker Lake
Lead sinkers used in fishing have caused the deaths of dozens of swans in the channel on the north side of Sucker Lake in Vadnais-Snail Lakes Regional Park. Park staff have attempted various methods to address the issue, but stronger measures are necessary. Feedback from surveys and a community meeting have been critical in understanding how the area is used and what potential solutions might look like.
Ramsey County Board of Commissioners declares May 30 as Darren Tobolt Day
The Ramsey County Board of Commissioners declares May 30, 2024 as Darren Tobolt Day in Ramsey County.
Sophia Thompson receives Social Worker of the Year Award
Sophia Thompson is the recipient of the National Association of Social Workers Minnesota Chapter - Social Worker of the Year Award.
New Environmental Service Center coming soon
Ramsey County’s Environmental Service Center (ESC) will open in Spring 2025! This new facility will make it easier for residents to reduce, reuse, repair and recycle.
Pang Yang named Director of Ramsey County Library
Pang Yang has been named director of the Ramsey County Library after serving as deputy director since 2021.
May 19-25 is National Public Works Week in Ramsey County
The board of commissioners has declared the week of May 19-25, 2024 as National Public Works Week in Ramsey County.
Ramsey County Parks and Recreation wins innovation in equity award
Ramsey County Parks and Recreation has been honored with the Innovation in Equity Award for its "Signs of Belonging" project. The award, announced by the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), will be presented at the NRPA Annual Conference in October, where the Best in Innovation Award will also be revealed.
Ramsey County and Model Cities seeking new partner for Safe Space Shelter
Luther Seminary rescinded their offer to lease part of their campus to Safe Space Shelter.
Free summer fun at Ramsey County parks
In addition to our parks and trails, Parks & Recreation is offering a variety of free outdoor activities for all ages this summer!
Newly-Remodeled Ramsey County Emergency Communications Center Embeds Social Workers at the Center
Launched in 2022, the Appropriate Responses Initiative recognized that not all 911 calls were the same. Working closely with the public, the county sought to transform, and co-design a new 911 response focused on enhancing resident well-being and community.
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.