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Make your yard and garden pollinator friendly
After this long winter, it’s only natural to want to get a jump start on gardening. But before you grab your tools and head out to clean up last year’s plant debris, consider your impact on pollinator insects. Pollinator insects, like bees, transfer pollen to flowering plants to fertilize them so the plants can reproduce, including the plants that produce the food we eat. You may be surprised to learn that doing less yard work isn’t only easier on you, but also on pollinator insects
Press conference regarding Ramsey County Sexual Assault Systems Review
Ramsey County Attorney John Choi held a press conference April 27 and released a report from a two-year study detailing a need for major systems change in sexual assault response.
Understanding the Service Team model
In 2015, Ramsey County moved to a Service Team Structure. This change allows the county to best capitalize on its strengths and talent in pursuit of the board’s vision of a community where all are valued and thrive.
Free job seeker workshops available in March
Several free workshops are available for job seekers on an ongoing basis at Saint Paul and North St. Paul locations.
Hazardous Waste Generator License Renewal Deadline Approaching
The due date for hazardous waste generator license renewal application is approaching fast. To be on time, your 2020 annual report must be completed online and submitted by Jan. 31. After this date, a late penalty (10% of your total) may be added to your license fee. Please note that you will be able to make payments online and/or enroll in a payment plan for your license fee
Free recreation programs available during winter break
Free skating, hockey and park programs for all ages are available to keep kids and adults active over winter break.
Ted Schoenecker selected as Public Works Director
Schoenecker has held engineering and planning positions at the city, county and state level since 2002. He will begin work at the county Jan. 8.
County board approves 2018-2019 budget
The board of commissioners has approved a biennial budget of $713,986,394 in 2018. This represents an increase of 3.3 percent from 2017.
Grants available to promote healthy lifestyles
Mini-grants are available to organizations interested in improving the health of county residents. Application deadline is Dec. 11.
What to do with spent light bulbs
Not all lightbulbs can go in the trash when they no longer work. Here’s how to know which ones can go in the trash and which ones should be taken to a household hazardous waste collection site.
Ramsey Reuses: beginner tips for thrifting
If you’d like to help the planet, save some money and maybe even pay it forward to help others, consider purchasing used, or upcycled goods. Buying used or upcycled goods helps keep those items out of the trash. Instead of going to waste, many items can be reused. And, with low prices, thrift stores can help people save money on clothing, winter wear and other necessities. You can also find unique items for great prices. Many thrift stores also support charitable organizations.
Cummins saves $2,000 per year by recycling more
Cummins Sales and Services in White Bear Lake is one of numerous Cummins offices in the U.S. They are a multinational corporation that designs, manufactures, distributes and services engines and power generation products. General Manager, John Haine, wanted to improve recycling and start food scraps collection at the White Bear Lake location, so he applied for and received a BizRecycling grant.
Friends of the Ramsey County Libraries Used Book Sale October 26-28
The Friends of the Ramsey County Libraries is hosting a Pop-Up Used Book Sale October 26-28 at the Ramsey County Library in Shoreview.
Public comment open on Workforce Solutions biennial service agreement through Nov. 2
The draft 2018-2019 MFIP Biennial Service Agreement is available for public comment.
City of Maplewood receives GreenStep Cities award
The City of Maplewood has long been committed to sustainability. Maplewood was one of the first cities to sign onto the Minnesota GreenStep Cities program in 2010.
Fall cleanup and putting your garden to bed
During the fall months there are several steps recommended by the Ramsey County Master Gardeners to take to get your garden ready for next spring.
Fall is the best time for lawn care
Pay attention to your lawn this fall to give you healthy grass next spring. Here are some suggestions from Ramsey County Master Gardeners:
BizRecycling helps businesses save a little extra money
Recognizing the current financial hardship that many businesses are experiencing, BizRecycling created Relief grants—up to $10,000 each—for small businesses in Ramsey County and Washington County. Businesses are eligible for a Relief grant even if they’ve already received a BizRecycling grant, and Relief grants fund a wider range of costs than regular grants.
New online Open Data Portal launched
The new Open Data Portal has four aspects: Open Data, Open Performance, Open Budget and Open Expenditure.
Luis Rosario named Director of Assessor department
Rosario has worked in the department since 2005, most recently as supervisor of the Residential Property unit.