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Second half of 2023 property tax payments due Oct. 16
You can pay online, by mail, by drop box or in person.
Service Center – Maplewood extends lease at the Maplewood Mall
Ramsey County has signed an extended lease with the Maplewood Mall, to serve as the long-term home for the Maplewood Service Center.
Save the Date: November 4 Grand Reopening of the library in Maplewood
Join us on November 4 for the Grand Reopening of the library in Maplewood!
East Building drop box closing Sept. 29
The Ramsey County Secure Drop Box, located in front of the Government Center East Building on Kellogg Blvd., will be permanently closing.
Board of commissioners declares September as Healthy Aging Month
The proclamation was read at the Sept. 19 board of commissioners meeting.
Updated COVID-19 vaccine recommended for everyone age 6 months and older
Getting an updated COVID-19 vaccine is your best protection against potentially serious illness this fall and winter.
Volunteer with SOS Sexual Violence Services
Volunteers help staff the 24-hour crisis line during nights and weekends. Free, detailed training will begin online May 1 with live sessions beginning June 3.
Board proclaims September 2023 Workforce Development Month
The proclamation was read at the Sept. 5 board of commissioners meeting.
Applications open for affordable housing development and redevelopment solicitations
Ramsey County now accepting applications for two funding solicitations.
On climate justice: Preparing for climate migration
A climate migrant is someone who has moved, either within or from outside the country where they live, because of current or anticipated environmental impacts.
September is National Preparedness Month
The 2023 theme for National Preparedness Month is "Take Control in 1, 2, 3."
September 2023 is Workforce Development Month
Check out the resources available to job seekers and employers, as well as events taking place throughout the month.
Consider self-assessments to maintain hazardous waste compliance
Generators don’t need to wait for an inspection to check up on their hazardous waste management practices. Consider periodic hazardous waste self-assessments to stay on track.
Public comment opens on 2023-24 Ramsey County and Tribal Child Care Fund Plan
The county is seeking public comment until Sept. 8 on the draft plan.
2024-25 proposed budget submitted to county board
The budget was developed with a resident-centric focus by incorporating key learnings from the COVID-19 pandemic and including extensive community feedback.
Nikki Newman receives employee achievement award
The award was presented during the Aug. 15 board of commissioners meeting.
Adult and Children’s Crisis, Embedded Social Work and Crisis Stabilization teams receives employee achievement award
The award was presented during the Aug. 15 board of commissioners meeting.
Detoxification Facility resumes service
The Ramsey County Detoxification Facility is accepting clients again and is now offering new, medicated withdrawal management services.
Ramsey County Library honored as Minnesota's Best: A celebration of dedication and excellence
Ramsey County Library has been awarded the 2023 gold seal by the Star Tribune's Minnesota's Best—an interactive and community-oriented contest where businesses earn recognition through audience participation.
Celebrate Minnesota Breastfeeding Awareness Month
Saint Paul – Ramsey County Public Health’s WIC program is celebrating Breastfeeding Awareness Month in August, World Breastfeeding Week, Aug. 1-7; Indigenous Milk Medicine Week, August 8-14; Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Breastfeeding Week, August 15-21, and Black Breastfeeding Week, Aug. 25-31 and Semana de La Lactancia Latina, Sept. 5-11.