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Celebrating New Beginnings: Manitou Ridge Golf Course Open House with Foley Professional Golf Services
Golfers at Manitou Ridge Golf Course will soon see changes as Foley Professional Golf Services takes over management. Mark Foley, with over two decades of experience at the course, returns to lead operations. Join us on March 23 for an Open House to meet the team and experience upgrades, including clubhouse renovations, new golf carts, and more.
Community & Economic Development 2023 Annual Report available online
The Community & Economic Development 2023 Annual Report is now available online.
Ramsey County bids farewell to County Manager Ryan O'Connor
O'Connor joined the county in 2013 and has served as county manager since 2018 providing critical leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic response.
Language Services Coming to 8500 Phone Line and Maplewood Service Center
To better serve the needs of our non-English speaking residents, Ramsey County will begin a phased-rollout of language-specific staff support through the Ramsey County Call Center (651-266-8500) and the Maplewood Mall Service Center.
Opioid Response Community Grants launched
Saint Paul – Ramsey County Public Health will invest up to $1,000,000 in grants for community-led organizations whose work addresses the opioid crisis. The application period has been extended until March 18.
Veterans Treatment Court needs volunteer mentors
Veterans Services is looking for military veterans who can spend up to an hour a week supporting a fellow veteran through the Veterans Treatment Court and their healing process by phone, text or in-person
Ramsey County Board Approves Purchase and Sale Agreement with Ryan Companies for 40-acre parcel at Rice Creek Commons
Shovel-ready commercial parcel expected to create hundreds of jobs, business opportunities and advance development vision of overall site.
Ramsey County approves $2.9 million for affordable housing projects, increases diversity in development community
Ramsey County approves funding for recommended affordable housing projects through the Emerging and Diverse Developer Solicitation.
Ramsey County Board approves 2024-25 budget
The Ramsey County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the 2024-2025 county budget. The budget was developed with a resident-centric focus by incorporating key learnings from the COVID-19 pandemic and extensive community feedback.
Public Health achieves national reaccreditation from the Public Health Accreditation Board
In achieving accreditation for another five years, Public Health has demonstrated that it meets national quality standards.
Ramsey County Manager Ryan O’Connor to join Metropolitan Council as next Regional Administrator
We are grateful for County Manager Ryan O’Connor’s tireless, visionary leadership these past 10 years, which have included some of the most unprecedented times and challenges in government history.
Ramsey County launches free naloxone distribution pilot project for residents
Public Health launched a pilot project to offer county residents a potentially life-saving drug that can reverse an opioid overdose.
Senior White House Advisor Tom Perez meets with young adults enrolled in Ramsey County’s paid job training program Learn and Earn
Senior White House Advisor learns how investments from the Biden-Harris Administration have been able to address youth employment challenges with innovative, new paid workforce programs.
Ramsey County and the Cultural Wellness Center win award for work with the Black Community Commission
Ramsey County was chosen as one of nine communities across the nation to receive the 2023 Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) Culture of Health Prize. The Prize celebrates communities across the country where people and organizations are collaborating to build positive solutions to barriers that have created unequal opportunities for health and wellbeing.
Saint Paul Regional Water reports elevated levels of lead in recent water testing
Saint Paul Regional Water System (SPRWS) found elevated levels of lead in drinking water in some homes during its most recent sampling, June-September 2023.
What the Clean Lighting Bill means for you
Starting in 2025, compact fluorescent light bulbs will no longer be sold in Minnesota.
Community members provide feedback on county’s Climate Action Framework
On Oct. 18, 48 community members gathered with 20 county leaders and staff members at Neighborhood House’s Paul Wellstone Center to discuss the county’s draft Climate Action Framework.
Seeking out second-hand goods for your home
Shopping used is not only a great way to help the planet, but you can also save money, support local businesses and fill your home with one-of-a-kind items.
Ramsey County breaks ground on 30,530 square-foot new Environmental Service Center
Ramsey County marked an important milestone on our community's path toward a more sustainable future with a groundbreaking ceremony for a new Environmental Service Center.
Important notice regarding Ramsey County electronic payment system
An issue with the Ramsey County electronic payment system was identified on Oct. 16. The issue caused some customers who made an online payment between Sept. 29 and Oct. 2 to be charged a second payment on Oct. 13 in the same amount as their original payment.