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Prepare your kids for school and daycare with immunizations
Immunizations are required prior to starting school in Minnesota. Children in child care are also required to have up-to-date vaccinations.
Apply for a Transforming Systems Together grant
Grants are available to support individuals and organizations providing prevention services and serving youth involved in child protection and foster care.
July 17-23 proclaimed Pretrial, Probation and Parole Week
The proclamation was read at the July 19 board of commissioners meeting.
Ramsey County Library Data Stories Highlight 2021 Milestones
Now you can learn more about all of the Library's accomplishments, circulation numbers and more on Ramsey County's Open Data Portal.
Board adopts Smoking and Commercial Tobacco Use Ordinance
The board adopted the ordinance at the July 12 board meeting.
2022 Strategic Plan now available
This year’s strategic plan is presented in a new digital-first format and design.
Tips to stay on top of hazardous waste regulations with a changing workforce
The shifting workforce has been challenging for many. Competing priorities and staff shortages sometimes mean hazardous waste management is put on the backburner. Consider these tips to ensure your business stays in compliance.
MPCA joint powers agreement streamlines hazardous waste regulation
Ramsey County recently entered into a hazardous waste joint powers agreement with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency in order to increase efficiency in hazardous waste regulation.
Saint Paul - Ramsey County Public Health wants input on department Strategic Plan
Ramsey County residents and community partners are invited to share input about Public Health’s Strategic Plan.
Pride Month proclaimed by board of commissioners
The proclamation was read at the June 21 board of commissioners meeting.
Press conference to announce Ramsey County action on gun safety
Press conference with Ramsey County leaders to announce action on gun safety.
Board declares June 19 as Juneteenth Day in the county
The proclamation was read at the June 14 board of commissioners meeting.
Board of commissioners vote to reject racial covenants, partner with Just Deeds
Ramsey County partners with Just Deeds in an effort to disavow racial covenants.
2022 Vern Vick Memorial Award Winners
The Workforce Innovation Board of Ramsey County (WIB) recognized the recipients of the 2022 Vern Vick Memorial Award: Scott Herold, Jenny Moore and Peg Thomas.
Island construction in Pigs Eye Lake begins
Construction begins to restore habitat on Pigs Eye Lake, located in upper Pool 2 of the Mississippi River near downtown Saint Paul. The project footprint will be approximately 40 acres and will provide benefits to more than 600 acres of Pigs Eye Lake and surrounding habitat.
Donate diapers to the Mothers First diaper bank
Mothers First is creating a diaper bank to fill Ramsey County families’ urgent need for diapers through donations from the community.
Unique initiative launches to retain and attract child care programs
Ramsey County launches new Early Childhood Academy providing incentives and support services to attract and retain child care programs.
Report a bear sighting
If you see a black bear in Ramsey County, please report the sighting to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
Ramsey County Partners with GroundBreak Coalition
Ramsey County joins alliance to address racial and economic disparities in local communities.
"Clean In, Clean Out" to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species
Aquatic invasive species (AIS) such as zebra mussels threaten the health of Minnesota's beloved lakes.