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Saint Paul - Ramsey County Public Health wants input on department Strategic Plan
Ramsey County residents and community partners are invited to share input about Public Health’s Strategic Plan.
Pride Month proclaimed by board of commissioners
The proclamation was read at the June 21 board of commissioners meeting.
Press conference to announce Ramsey County action on gun safety
Press conference with Ramsey County leaders to announce action on gun safety.
Board declares June 19 as Juneteenth Day in the county
The proclamation was read at the June 14 board of commissioners meeting.
Board of commissioners vote to reject racial covenants, partner with Just Deeds
Ramsey County partners with Just Deeds in an effort to disavow racial covenants.
2022 Vern Vick Memorial Award Winners
The Workforce Innovation Board of Ramsey County (WIB) recognized the recipients of the 2022 Vern Vick Memorial Award: Scott Herold, Jenny Moore and Peg Thomas.
Island construction in Pigs Eye Lake begins
Construction begins to restore habitat on Pigs Eye Lake, located in upper Pool 2 of the Mississippi River near downtown Saint Paul. The project footprint will be approximately 40 acres and will provide benefits to more than 600 acres of Pigs Eye Lake and surrounding habitat.
Donate diapers to the Mothers First diaper bank
Mothers First is creating a diaper bank to fill Ramsey County families’ urgent need for diapers through donations from the community.
Unique initiative launches to retain and attract child care programs
Ramsey County launches new Early Childhood Academy providing incentives and support services to attract and retain child care programs.
Report a bear sighting
If you see a black bear in Ramsey County, please report the sighting to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
Ramsey County Partners with GroundBreak Coalition
Ramsey County joins alliance to address racial and economic disparities in local communities.
"Clean In, Clean Out" to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species
Aquatic invasive species (AIS) such as zebra mussels threaten the health of Minnesota's beloved lakes.
Ramsey County receives two awards from National Association of Counties
One award is for the aquatic invasive species "Clean In, Clean Out" program and the other is for the Economic Competitiveness and Inclusion Plan.
Board declares May 2022 Mental Health Awareness Month
The proclamation was read at the May 24 board meeting.
Navigator services available at five community partner sites
Services are available to all residents at each location regardless of where they live.
Reducing Revocations Challenge seeks community members
Workgroups are being formed for this project that seeks to understand the drivers of probation revocations and identify ways to reduce them.
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.
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.