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Ramsey County Board of Commissioners declares May 30 as Darren Tobolt Day
The Ramsey County Board of Commissioners declares May 30, 2024 as Darren Tobolt Day in Ramsey County.
Sophia Thompson receives Social Worker of the Year Award
Sophia Thompson is the recipient of the National Association of Social Workers Minnesota Chapter - Social Worker of the Year Award.
Pang Yang named Director of Ramsey County Library
Pang Yang has been named director of the Ramsey County Library after serving as deputy director since 2021.
May 19-25 is National Public Works Week in Ramsey County
The board of commissioners has declared the week of May 19-25, 2024 as National Public Works Week in Ramsey County.
Ramsey County Parks and Recreation wins innovation in equity award
Ramsey County Parks and Recreation has been honored with the Innovation in Equity Award for its "Signs of Belonging" project. The award, announced by the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), will be presented at the NRPA Annual Conference in October, where the Best in Innovation Award will also be revealed.
Ramsey County and Model Cities seeking new partner for Safe Space Shelter
Luther Seminary rescinded their offer to lease part of their campus to Safe Space Shelter.
Newly-Remodeled Ramsey County Emergency Communications Center Embeds Social Workers at the Center
Launched in 2022, the Appropriate Responses Initiative recognized that not all 911 calls were the same. Working closely with the public, the county sought to transform, and co-design a new 911 response focused on enhancing resident well-being and community.
Minnesota leaders unite to combat aquatic invasive species at Phalen Lake event
Governor Walz, Lieutenant Governor Flanagan, and DNR Commissioner Sarah Strommen were among the notable figures who gathered at Phalen Lake today, along with zebra mussel sniffing dogs and Parks & Recreation staff from Saint Paul and Ramsey County. The event aimed to emphasize the importance of controlling, managing, and preventing the spread of Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) in Minnesota's lakes and waterways.
Learn more about Northern Iron’s emissions at MPCA meeting
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agencyheld a public meeting May 22 to address community concerns and share more information about air emissions data around at Northern Iron and Machine.
May 12-18 is National Police Week in Ramsey County
The board of commissioners has designates May 12-18, 2024 as Police Week in Ramsey County.
Board declares May 2024 as Mental Health Awareness Month in the county
Ramsey County commits to advocating for funding and support of mental health services at the state and federal level through partnerships and advocacy on behalf of communities which are essential to addressing mental health.
May 2024 declared as American Indian Month by board
The board of commissioners has declared May 2024 as American Indian Heritage Month.
2024 State Primary - Notice of Filing
Notice is hereby given that the filing period will take place for candidates seeking election for state, county, judicial, and municipal offices (with a potential for a primary) in the State General election to be conducted on November 5, 2024. The filing period begins on Tuesday, May 21 and concludes Tuesday, June 4 at 5:00 pm.
Cyndy Melby receives employee achievement award
Cyndy Melby, Executive Assistant, Ramsey County Attorney's Office, was presented with an Employee Achievement Award at today's board of commissioners meeting.
Ramsey County proclaims May 5-11 as Correctional Officers Week
The board of commissioners has declared May 5-11 as Correctional Officers Week.
Ramsey County Declares May 2024 as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
The board of commissioners has declared May 2024 as Asian American and Pacific Islanders Heritage Month in Ramsey County.
Board proclaims April 21-27 as Volunteer Week at Mississippi River cleanup event
Dog park stewards and Tamarack Nature Center volunteers were honored during the proclamation.
Ramsey County establishes new approach to streamline emergency shelter services
Emergency shelter and homeless diversion services now streamlined through a single point of contact.
Ramsey County Honors Administrative Professionals: Declares Special Day and Week
The Ramsey County Board of Commissioners declares April 24, 2024, as Administrative Professionals Day, and April 22 - 26, 2024 as Administrative Professionals Week in Ramsey County.
May 1 declared as Green Careers Day in Ramsey County
May 1 declared as Green Careers Day in Ramsey County.