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Decreasing Non-Public-Safety Traffic Stops
Press conference announcing non-public-safety traffic stop results and community alternatives
Ramsey County approves $14.4 million for affordable housing infrastructure, fulfills joint funding commitment with Saint Paul
The Ramsey County Board of Commissioners approve funding for eight affordable housing development projects through the 2023 Housing Development Solicitation.
Moving soon? Try these tips to reduce waste
Moving can create a lot of waste. Boxes, packing supplies and items you no longer want can add up. If you’re moving soon, the following tips can help you waste less.
Parks & Recreation unveils new park signage
The artwork was designed and created by five artists who represent different racial and ethnic backgrounds.
Ramsey County and the City of Saint Paul mark forward action for digital equity
Ramsey County and the City of Saint Paul celebrate the release of a new report that outlines a strategic plan to achieve full digital inclusion.
Help prevent the spread of jumping worms
Worms play an important role in garden soil health, but the spread of a relatively new invasive worm species threatens our ecosystem.
Get involved with the Be Active! Be Green! Bench Initiative
When’s the last time you sat on an outdoor bench? Active Living Ramsey Communities, in partnership with the Environmental Health division of Saint Paul – Ramsey County Public Health, is working to create bench corridors throughout the county to make it safe and easy for everyone to integrate physical activity into their daily routine.
On climate justice: Temperatures and ticks on the rise mean greater risk of certain illnesses
Warming temperatures, increased precipitation and more frequent severe weather have already led to changes in our local ecology.
Ramsey County leadership and staff thank Agricultural Society of Ramsey County for long and rich history of producing Ramsey County Fair
The county remains open to future partnerships.
May 2023 is Tech Month
Explore resources and events about the wide range of technology employment opportunities for the entire month of May.
On climate justice: A priority for the county
Responding to climate change and increasing community resilience has been a county priority since July 2022.
Minnesota recycling works
Have you ever questioned if recycling is worth it? Short answer: Yes. Beyond saving energy and protecting natural resources, recycling also supports vital industries like paper making mills, glass bottle plants and factories that make steel beams.
On climate justice: Prepare for flood season
As climate change leads to periods of heavy and frequent rain as well as sudden snowmelt, Ramsey County will experience more flooding.
Meet Minette: Environmental health specialist for Ramsey County
Get to know the Environmental Health Division of Saint Paul-Ramsey Public Health! This month, meet Minette Saulog! Below, Saulog shares what she does, why she does it, and some tips for those interested in the field.
Ramsey County employee resource groups respond to Sheriff Fletcher’s Feb. 21 letter
These words are the collective voice of sponsors that represent the employee resource groups of Black Excellence, Asian Descent Network, ¡Voces!, PRIDE and Supported Employees Efforts Manifest Equity.
Commissioner McGuire to attend White House event on Building a Better Minnesota
McGuire is among a group of Minnesota government, labor, business, non-profit and health care leaders invited to discuss the impacts of the American Rescue Plan Act, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Inflation Reduction Act.
Ramsey County and law enforcement leaders push for funding to increase DNA testing turnaround times
County board rebukes Sheriff Fletcher for pattern of disrespect and act of racism
The Ramsey County Board of Commissioners sent a letter today to Ramsey County Sheriff Bob Fletcher calling out his repeated disrespect and exclusionary practices that most recently involved the sending of a letter that omitted all members of color who currently serve on the Ramsey County Board.
Get up to $50K to help your business protect employee, community and environmental health
Sponsored by Ramsey/Washington Recycling & Energy in partnership with Minnesota Waste Wise, the Business Pollution Prevention Program helps businesses reduce the use of harmful chemicals, transition to safer, more sustainable chemicals, and install high-efficiency equipment.
Workers at Anoka ammunition plant urged to have children tested for lead
Saint Paul – Ramsey County Public Health is working with the Minnesota Department of Health and Anoka County Public Health to investigate cases of elevated lead blood levels among children of workers at Federal Ammunition.