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Ramsey County partners with Salvation Army to manage Bethesda Shelter
The Salvation Army will lead the day-to-day operations and management of Bethesda Shelter.
April community conversations discuss three areas of COVID-19 response
Learn about the county's work around food security and basic needs, employment support, and racial equity and community engagement.
Application for the 2021 elections community engagement program now available
The program focuses on engaging historically underrepresented communities.
Government Procurement Virtual Training Week scheduled April 26-30, to feature 24 workshops for small businesses
More than 15 organizations will be presenting timely topics and time-tested basics to help small businesses grow and compete on government contracts.
Saint Paul curfew begins at 10 p.m. on Tuesday, April 13
The curfew will be in effect from 10 p.m. - 6 a.m. During curfew, travel is prohibited on public streets and in public places for most people.
Chair Carter statement regarding killing of Daunte Wright
Ramsey County Board of Commissioners Chair Toni Carter opened the April 13 board meeting with a statement regarding the recent killing of Daunte Wright.
Call for community artists
The Riverview Corridor project team is looking for artists who are both engaged in their communities and are interested in making a difference through this project.
Larpenteur Avenue closed April 7 for emergency railroad repair
The closure is for an emergency repair of the railroad crossing east of Rice Street and will last one day. A signed detour will be in place.
Karen Dyson and Mina Hang receive employee achievement award
Employees were presented with the award at the April 6 board of commissioners meeting.
BizRecycling helps local business save money and reuse
Image360 Woodbury is a local woman-owned business based in Woodbury that makes custom signage. After learning about the BizRecycling program through the Woodbury Chamber of Commerce, owner Gina Kazmerski saw an opportunity to improve their reuse of scrap materials to keep more items out of the trash.
Clean out responsibly
Spring has sprung! If you’re eager to freshen up your home and yard after the long winter, here’s what to do with items you no longer want.
Grants available to help residents install raingardens
Wouldn’t it be wonderful to have a yard that not only looked lovely but also supported pollinators and helped keep water clean and plentiful? Raingardens provide all these benefits and more.
Heather Bestler named Director of Property Tax, Records and Election Services
Bestler will also serve as the county's Auditor/Treasurer in this role.
Free Nursing Assistant (CNA) Training
Free Nursing Assistant training for eligible Ramsey County residents.
Keller instructor makes Golf Digest's 'Best Young Teachers in America' list
Jon Reigstad, Keller Golf Course's Director of Instruction, was recognized on Golf Digest's 2021–22 Best Young Teachers in America list. The list honors the nation’s best ‘up and coming’ golf instructors under the age of 40.
Community Conversations: Health and Wellness Service Team to hold 2022-23 Budget Preview Engagement
The Health and Wellness Service Team will lead two community conversations where departments will discuss the proposed 2022-23 budget and investments. The purpose of the meetings is to engage residents, business owners and key stakeholders in the county budget process and where we make investments.
Economic Competitiveness & Inclusion Plan introduced
An expansive, first-of-its-kind Economic Competitiveness & Inclusion Plan was presented at a County Board workshop on March 23, 2021.
Community healing circles scheduled to support health and wellbeing
These circles will be led by experienced individual healers who are embedded in the community and use their lived experiences, expertise and training to facilitate a safe and comfortable environment for participants to express themselves.
2020 elections annual report available
The report includes voter turnout information for the three major elections of 2020 and easy-to-understand visualizations.
Art contest for students in conjunction with National County Government Month
Children and young adults ages 18 and under are invited to create artwork for the 2021-2022 “Counties Matter” calendar.