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2018 Popular Annual Financial Report now available
Learn about the county’s 2018 financials, service highlights and major initiatives.
Foster care and adoptions receives highest recognition for LGBTQ2S inclusion practices
Ramsey County foster care and adoptions have been nationally recognized as innovators in supporting and serving LGBTQ2S (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, transsexual, queer, questioning and two-spirit) youth and families.
CareerForce has several free workshops available in July
Need additional training? Workshops at Workforce Solutions allow you to strengthen the skills that every employee needs to improve in the workplace.
There are several free job seeker workshops available at CareerForce Saint Paul and CareerForce North St. Paul.
Free job seeker workshops available in July
Several free workshops are available for job seekers on an ongoing basis at CareerForce North St. Paul.
Surface repair work to take place on County Road B starting June 24
Repairs will focus on areas that have required significant patching in recent years between Snelling Avenue and State Farm Road. Business access will be available.
Ramsey County announces new master plan for Battle Creek Regional Park
For the first time in more than 30 years, Battle Creek Regional Park is getting a new master plan.The process will include extensive community engagement over the summer.
I-694 closure between Snelling Avenue and Rice Street June 28-July 1
Update: I-694 reopened to traffic in both directions early Sunday morning.
Help available for opioid use, chemical dependency
Ramsey County offers a variety of services for individuals and families struggling with substance use and chemical health concerns.
Surface repair work begins soon on McKnight Road, intersection of White Bear and Larpenteur avenues
Work will include surface repairs and maintenance to prevent future potholes. Business access will be maintained.
Steve Randall, winner of the 2019 Vern Vick Memorial Award
On June 6, the Workforce Innovation Board of Ramsey County acknowledged Steve Randall, community youth worker with Saint Paul's Parks and Recreation Department, as the winner of the 2019 Vern Vick Memorial Award.
Lexington Avenue closed between County Road C and Woodhill Drive June 14-17
Traffic should follow the posted detour using County Road C, Victoria Street and Woodhill Drive.
Lifeguard service begins, Battle Creek Waterworks opens on June 8
On June 8, lifeguard services will begin at guarded beaches and Battle Creek Waterworks will open for the summer.
Improved user experience now available in Open Data Portal
Open Ramsey County launches with increased its user experience.
Share your input on the Bruce Vento Trail and Rush Line BRT at Tuesdays on the Trail
Rush Line BRT to host Tuesdays on the Trail to inform about future of Bruce Vento Trail.
Tax-forfeited land spring auction will be held June 7
This auction features 14 properties, including one "as-is" home, one "as-is" commercial building and 12 vacant lots.
Ramsey County wins Best of Show at Minnesota Association of Government Communicators' Northern Lights Awards
Since 2015, Ramsey County communications staff and projects have been recognized with 28 awards at the annual Northern Lights ceremony.
Eastbound Larpenteur Avenue closed between Fairview and Snelling May 31-June 3
The closure is due to utility work on the south side of Larpenteur Avenue.
Boys Totem Town to suspend operations beginning Aug. 1
At that time, the last of six youth currently at the residential treatment facility will have completed the program.
Hot Dog with a Deputy returns to community parks this summer
The Ramsey County Sheriff's Office will be visiting community parks on summer evenings getting to know residents and passing out free food and water.
William Moore named one of 40 rising stars of public health
Moore, a Health Educator with Saint Paul - Ramsey County Public Health, has been honored by the de Beaumont Foundation as one of their inaugural 40 Under 40 in Public Health.