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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.
Spring bird walks at Tamarack Nature Center
Free, guided bird walks at Tamarack Nature Center are offered on select Saturdays in May.
County board schedules town hall, releases proposed redistricting options
A public town hall will be held March 29.
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.
Retiring Director of Community Corrections John Klavins recognized
Klavins was honored at the March 15 board of commissioners meeting.
Contracting with Ramsey County: Using DemandStar
Our Contracting with Ramsey County page features clearly defined steps on how to register for and use DemandStar, and short videos to help prospective vendors.
One-time fee waiver restores Ramsey County Library patron accounts
To support the county’s strategic priority to facilitate access by removing barriers, Ramsey County Library will forgive existing fines and fees on adult patron accounts.
New COVID-19 Trusted Community Connectors announced
Saint Paul - Ramsey County Public Health is partnering again with community organizations to provide culturally and linguistically appropriate information and resources about COVID-19 vaccines.
Masks no longer required at county facilities
This policy change follows a March 1, 2022 policy change and the May 11, 2023 end of the federal public health emergency.
Downtown Service Center to remain at Metro Square
The Service Center is located at 121 7th Place East in Suite 2500 on the skyway level of the Metro Square building in Saint Paul.
Zack Hansen recognized for professional achievement
The professional achievement was read at the March 1 board of commissioners meeting.
Don't let a flood put you underwater
Flooding can happen anywhere snow melts quickly or it rains heavily. The time to buy flood insurance is now.
Distribution of N95/KN95 masks underway
Saint Paul - Ramsey County Public Health is working to distribute more than 100,000 KN95 and N95 masks to residents, businesses and community groups.