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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Luther Seminary rescinded their offer to lease part of their campus to Safe Space Shelter.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.
Learn more about Northern Iron’s emissions at MPCA meeting
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agencyheld 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.