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Chair MatasCastillo statement on settlement agreements in Sullivan v. Ramsey County
Board Chair Trista MatasCastillo, District 3, provided a statement on behalf of the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners regarding the settlement agreements in Sullivan v. Ramsey County during the Aug. 9 board meeting.
Boil water advisory lifted for parts of Saint Paul and Maplewood
The advisory has been lifted.
What to do with electronic "dust bunnies"
Recycling electronics prevents toxic metals such as lead, mercury and cadmium from entering the environment and gives them a chance to be refurbished or recycled into new products.
Ramsey County under excessive heat warning
An excessive heat warning has been issued for Ramsey County on Aug. 2. Find safety tips and cooling spaces in Ramsey County.
Back to basics: Tips for a green start to school
It’s that time of year again when the leaves are turning, the air is cooling, and the back-to-school ads are a-plenty. Consider making the start of the school year more sustainable by following these five tips.
A cycle of good: Giving back through the Recycling Ambassador Program
Meet Melissa Wenzel: a proud Saint Paulite, cycling aficionado and a Ramsey County Recycling Ambassador. After helping advocate for the creation of the Ramsey County Recycling Ambassador Program, Wenzel completed the training in Spring of 2022 and has already made her mark in the program.
2021 Popular Annual Financial Report is now available
The report helps residents, business representatives, partners and other stakeholders learn more about Ramsey County through an overview of our financial information.
Prepare your kids for school and daycare with immunizations
Immunizations are required prior to starting school in Minnesota. Children in child care are also required to have up-to-date vaccinations.
Submissions needed for Union Depot holiday tree
The search is underway for a tall evergreen tree for the Hub for the Holidays events at Union Depot.
Apply for a Transforming Systems Together grant
Grants are available to support individuals and organizations providing prevention services and serving youth involved in child protection and foster care.
July 17-23 proclaimed Pretrial, Probation and Parole Week
The proclamation was read at the July 19 board of commissioners meeting.
Share your experiences with technology: Connectivity Blueprint survey now open
If you complete the survey and choose to share your email address or a phone number, you will be added to a drawing for a chance to win one of three $50 gift cards.
Ramsey County Library Data Stories Highlight 2021 Milestones
Now you can learn more about all of the Library's accomplishments, circulation numbers and more on Ramsey County's Open Data Portal.
Board adopts Smoking and Commercial Tobacco Use Ordinance
The board adopted the ordinance at the July 12 board meeting.
Community engagement sessions to be held on Aldrich and Highland arenas
Share your experiences and recommendations for facility and programming improvements at Aldrich and Highland arenas.
2022 Strategic Plan now available
This year’s strategic plan is presented in a new digital-first format and design.
Tips to stay on top of hazardous waste regulations with a changing workforce
The shifting workforce has been challenging for many. Competing priorities and staff shortages sometimes mean hazardous waste management is put on the backburner. Consider these tips to ensure your business stays in compliance.
MPCA joint powers agreement streamlines hazardous waste regulation
Ramsey County recently entered into a hazardous waste joint powers agreement with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency in order to increase efficiency in hazardous waste regulation.
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.
Public hearing for smoking and commercial tobacco use ordinance scheduled for June 28
Saint Paul – Ramsey County Public Health is sponsoring the ordinance, which would prohibit smoking, vaping and all commercial tobacco products on property owned and leased by Ramsey County.