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Board of commissioners declares October 2021 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month
The proclamation was read at the Oct. 26 board meeting.
Commissioners proclaim Oct. 24-30 Lead Poisoning Prevention Week
The board of commissioners has declared Oct. 24-30 Lead Poisoning Prevention Week in Ramsey County. Commissioner Jim McDonough read the proclamation at an East Side Neighborhood Development Company meeting on Oct. 5.
Board declares October 2021 as Disability Employment Awareness Month
The proclamation was read at the Oct. 19 board meeting.
Press conference regarding non-public-safety traffic stops
Ramsey County Attorney John Choi held a press conference September 8 announcing new office policy.
Food scraps pickup service: A new, easier way to compost food scraps
Ramsey and Washington county residents will have a new way to recycle food scraps from home, whether they live in an apartment, condo or house, starting late 2022 into 2023.
2022-2023 proposed budget submitted to county board
County Manager Ryan O’Connor has proposed a biennial budget of $772.8 million for 2022 and $781.9 million for 2023. This represents a 3.2% increase of $24 million in 2022 and a 1.2% increase of $9 million in 2023.
Myth-busting recycling
Recycling is not a myth in Ramsey County—it's real and it works. This America Recycles Day (Nov. 15), learn how to be an informed recycler.
County board moves to formally recognize Juneteenth Day as a holiday
The board has directed the County Manager to join other early adopters to advocate for the adoption of Juneteenth as an official state and national holiday.
Press conference regarding Nicholas Firkus homicide charges
Ramsey County Attorney John J. Choi held a press conference May 20 to announce charging in the State of Minnesota v. Nicholas Firkus.
Clean out responsibly
Spring has sprung! If you’re eager to freshen up your home and yard after the long winter, here’s what to do with items you no longer want.
Recycling Exists campaign shows recycled items become new products
Recycling in the Twin Cities is real, and it works. Your recycled items become new products when you recycle right.
Food: Too good to waste
Food storage can seem complicated, but we’re here to help with simple tips to make the most of your groceries.
County board approves 2021 supplemental budget
The 2021 budget includes a 0% increase to the property tax levy.
Ramsey County Board approves Bethesda Hospital site lease
The Ramsey County Board approved a lease agreement to utilize Bethesda Hospital in Saint Paul as an emergency shelter.
New murals installed in City Hall-Courthouse chambers
The contemporary community-based artworks are the result of a city-county initiative launched in late 2018. Artists were selected by a community task force led by Ramsey County Historical Society.
COVID-19 trusted messenger and media partnership launches
Ramsey County is partnering with community organizations to provide culturally and linguistically appropriate information and resources about COVID-19, resources and services.
On climate justice: Food insecurity is everyone's problem
On climate justice: Prepare for extreme heat
Trends show the Minnesota climate is growing wetter and warmer. Daily low temperatures in southern Minnesota have increased 4.9 degrees since 1895.
County board honors employee contributions during COVID-19 pandemic and throughout the year.
Six nationally-designated weeks are recognized that directly relate to many areas of service in the county.
Press conference regarding centralized storage for sexual assault kits
Ramsey County Attorney John Choi joined leadership from the Ramsey County Sheriff's Office, the Saint Paul Police Department, the Ramsey County Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) program supervisor and the Minnesota Coalition Against Sexual Assault (MNCASA) to call upon legislators to create and fund centralized storage for sexual assault kits (SAK) at the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension.