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Public Health seeks community partners for 2024-25 Trusted Messenger Initiative grants
Applications have opened for a new round of grants to support innovative activities, programs and community engagement initiatives that improve public health outcomes in racially and ethnically diverse communities.
We Need Your Input on our Disaster Preparedness Plan
Ramsey County is updating its disaster preparedness plan, which identifies ways to keep community safe and reduce damages should a disaster occur.
July 2024 is Disability Pride Month in Ramsey County
Ramsey County recognizes that Disability Pride Month is a time for people with disabilities to unapologetically celebrate their bodies as they are.
Ramsey County Board of Commissioners proclaims July 2, 2024, as Kathy Hedin Day
The Ramsey County Board of Commissioners proclaims July 2, 2024, as Kathy Hedin Day in Ramsey County.
Vote before Election Day at three in person locations for the Aug. 13 state primary
In advance of the state primary on Aug. 13, Ramsey County voters can cast a ballot in person at three locations. Voters may visit any location, regardless of their home address.
Absentee voting available for State Primary
Residents can vote by mail or cast their ballot in person.
Transforming Systems Together reaches milestone
Transforming Systems Together (TST) work to be fully integrated into Ramsey County service teams this summer.
Ramsey County Commissioner Trista Martinson to join Recycling and Energy Center as first Executive Director
Ramsey County congratulates Commissioner Trista Martinson on her new role as the Executive Director of Ramsey/Washington Recycling & Energy (R&E).
Four Ramsey County programs earn awards from National Association of Counties
At the June 11 board of commissioners meeting, County Manager Berg announced Ramsey County has received four achievement awards from the National Association of Counties.
Ramsey County welcomes 26 interns from Right Track program
Ramsey County welcomed 26 interns from the city of Saint Paul’s Right Track program. This program will help youth and young adults ages 14-21 with professional development and work experiences.
Sophia Thompson has been named director of Ramsey County Social Services
Sophia Thompson has been named director of Ramsey County Social Services after serving as the Deputy Director overseeing the department’s Mental Health division since May 2021
Press conference to promote harm prevention through safe gun storage, free gun locks
Ramsey County leaders are teaming up with community members to reinforce a simple, but important message: safe gun storage saves lives.
Mapping the Twin Cities hottest neighborhoods
The goal of a new project is to understand urban heat islands, which are urban areas where the temperature can be significantly higher due to larger areas of concrete and other surfaces that radiate heat along with less tree canopy and green space to mitigate the heat.
Dana DeMaster named Director Innovation and Strategy
Dana DeMaster has been named director of the Innovation and Strategy division of the Health and Wellness Service Team after serving as the interim director since June 2023.
Christina Rost named Veterans Services Director
Christina Rost has been appointed Director of Ramsey County Veterans Services. She has served as interim department director since August 2022, and prior to that, was a veteran services officer with the county starting in 2016.
Bridging communities: Phoebe McGowan joins Ramsey County Parks as Cultural Liaison
Ramsey County Parks and Recreation is proud to announce the appointment of Phoebe McGowan as the department’s new Cultural Liaison. McGowan's role is dedicated to bridging the gap between the county's parks and its Black, Indigenous, and people of color communities, advocating for their values, interests, and needs within the park system.
June is Pride Month in Ramsey County
The board of commissioners declares June 2024 as Pride Month in Ramsey County and encourages everyone to celebrate Pride Month with their loved ones and with all communities in Ramsey County.
Join Ramsey County at Pride events this June
Celebrating Pride Month is part of the county's dedication to inclusivity and the well-being of LGBTQ+ individuals, fostering a diverse and resilient community. The county will be at the following events throughout the month.
Efforts underway to mitigate swan deaths at Sucker Lake
Lead sinkers used in fishing have caused the deaths of dozens of swans in the channel on the north side of Sucker Lake in Vadnais-Snail Lakes Regional Park. Park staff have attempted various methods to address the issue, but stronger measures are necessary. Feedback from surveys and a community meeting have been critical in understanding how the area is used and what potential solutions might look like.
Soil testing event set for July 10 at Eastside YMCA
Saint Paul — Ramsey County Public Health and the Minnesota Department of Health will hold a soilSHOP (screening, health, outreach and partnership) soil testing event 3-7 p.m. July 10, at Eastside YMCA. The event will offer free lead screening of residents' soil samples, information on how to lower expsure to lead, gardening best practices, and lead and health information.