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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
Community conversations: Environmental Service Center
Get a first look at preliminary plans for the county’s new Environmental Service Center and share your feedback to help shape the facility through our upcoming virtual, and in-person community conversations.
Workforce Solutions moves to Metro Square building
Workforce Solutions relocates to Metro Square in downtown Saint Paul.
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.
February proclaimed Black History Month
The proclamation was read at the Feb. 21 board of commissioners meeting.
Community engagement for All-Abilities 2050 Transportation Plan begins
The planning process will take place over the course of the next year.
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.
First-ever Inclusive Workplaces Cohort
Ramsey County, in partnership with the Workforce Innovation Board (WIB), launched the first ever Inclusive Workplaces Cohort on October 14, 2021
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.
Community & Economic Development 2022 Annual Report available online
The Community & Economic Development 2022 Annual Report is now available online.
Second Inclusive Workplaces Cohort Selected
Ramsey County, in partnership with the Workforce Innovation Board (WIB), is partnering once again to provide Ramsey County businesses with an Executive Leadership Cohort learning experience.
Do you know where your trash goes?
Have you ever wondered where your trash goes after setting it on the curb or dropping it down a trash chute? Ramsey and Washington counties work together to manage waste through an organization called Ramsey/Washington Recycling & Energy (R&E).
On climate justice: Extreme weather and planning for emergencies
In Ramsey County, climate change is causing periods of extreme cold, extreme heat, drought and flooding. This severe weather negatively affects our health, safety and wellbeing.
New food scraps drop-off site opens in Saint Paul's Union Park
The new drop-off site, open 24 hours a day, year-round, will make it easier for residents to recycle food scraps.
Family coaches are now available for American Indian families
Family coaching services for American Indian families and those caring for American Indian children are now available through Montessori American Indian Child Care Center.
Board approves Environmental Response Fund grant recommendations
Housing Redevelopment Authority approves remediation funding for two local projects.
Board proclaims Jan. 17 as Day of Racial Healing
The proclamation was read at the Jan. 17 board of commissioners meeting.
Service Center-Maplewood will relocate to the Maplewood Mall
The building in Maplewood closed on Dec. 5 for an interior renovation. Due to the closure, the Service Center will relocate to the Maplewood Mall beginning Jan. 17.