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Soil & Water Conservation staff member recognized by local watershed district
Michael Schumann was honored with the 2019 Watershed Excellence Award for Outstanding Partner by Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed District (RWMWD). Schumann is a Landscape Designer for Ramsey County Parks & Recreation’s Soil & Water Conservation division.
Golf Digest names Keller's Jon Reigstad top teacher
Jon Reigstad, Keller Golf Course's Director of Instruction, has been named on “The Best Teachers by State” list for Golf Digest.
Junior golf program awarded Minnesota Golf License Plate Grant
One year ago, Keller Golf Course and The Ponds at Battle Creek partnered with The First Tee of the Twin Cities to establish a school golf program as part of their junior golf initiatives. The partnership was recently awarded $5,000 through the Minnesota Golf License Plate Grant.
Temporary trail closure at Vadnais-Snail Lakes Regional Park
A trail at Vadnais-Snail Lakes Regional Park will be temporarily closed starting Dec. 3. During the trail closure, a contractor will be conducting work as part of the Snail Lake Woodland Restoration Project, and machinery will be used to stack piles of invasive buckthorn for removal.
Ramsey County launches dynamic incentives dashboard to enhance business growth
This online resource consolidates local, state and regional incentives and resources for existing and future businesses.
2020 budget hearing resources
See video and additional resources related to the Nov. 25 Public Hearing on the proposed Ramsey County budget.
I-694 exit ramps to Rice Street reopen Nov. 25 and 26
The westbound exit ramp will open Monday, Nov. 25 and the eastbound exit ramp will open Tuesday, Nov. 26.
Ramsey County’s Consolidated Plan
Every five years, Ramsey County submits a Consolidated Plan to HUD which assesses the affordable housing and community development needs of suburban Ramsey County.
Applications open for Young Adult Public Sector Career Academy
Workforce Solutions is offering a 10-week career academy for young adults interested in learning more about careers in government.
Commissioner Frethem takes oath of office
District 1 Commissioner Nicole Frethem joins the Ramsey County Board.
Ramsey County receives Women’s Economic Security Act grant
Ramsey County received a $155,500 Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development Women's Economic Security Act grant to support The Katherine Project.
Safe Space opens as a year-round emergency shelter on Nov. 12
With growing tent encampments and more people living homeless in all seasons, Ramsey County will reopen the Safe Space as a year-round emergency shelter Tuesday, Nov. 12, on the lower level of the Government Center East building.
Business Journal recognizes Lee Mehrkens as CFO of the Year
Mehrkens was honored with peer Twin Cities Chief Financial Officers at a ceremony on Nov. 7.
County offering services at Dorothy Day Place
Staff from six county departments are now onsite providing assistance at the Saint Paul Opportunity Center that has opened at the Catholic Charities facility.
Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 5
Get information on finding your polling place, registering on Election Day and election results.
Tamarack Nature Center closing early Oct. 26 for Trick-or-Treat event
Tamarack Nature Center will be closing at noon on Saturday, Oct. 26 in preparation for its Trick-or-Treat event. The Nature Center building, Discovery Hollow, garden and trails will all be closed. The nature center will open to event ticket holders starting at 3 p.m. Regular hours for the general public will resume on Sunday, Oct. 27.
I am Community: Citizens Advisory Council celebrates work at annual meeting
Seventy-eight community members and stakeholders attended this year’s Citizens Advisory Council (CAC) annual meeting on Sept. 23. The theme of this year’s meeting was “I am Community!” to showcase how members of the CAC and its committees/councils represent residents of Ramsey County.
Lead Poisoning Prevention Week is Oct. 20 - 26
The risks of lead exposure are most dangerous for children under 6 and pregnant or breastfeeding women.
Share your vision for Ramsey County at community workshops this November
Participate in small group discussions to select the next set of indicators that will guide county programs and budgets for the next 10 years.
Prosecutors transform approach in helping seal criminal records
Ramsey County Attorney John Choi and Washington County Attorney Pete Orput were joined by Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison on October 3 to launch helpsealmyrecord.org and announce their joint effort to proactively help rehabilitated residents seal criminal records.