Grants available to promote
healthy lifestyles
Public Health is offering mini-grants to organizations
interested in improving the health of county residents. The grants,
which range from $1,500 to $3,000, are to promote healthy eating, active
living and smoke-free living through policy, systems and environmental
changes.
Grant applicants must provide services or be located in Ramsey
County. The application deadline is 2 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 11, 2017. An
optional informational session for grant applicants will be offered at 9
a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 5. Please RSVP to SHIP@co.ramsey.mn.us.
View more information and apply
Funding for the grants is provided through the Minnesota Department
of Health's Statewide Health Improvement Partnership (SHIP) program.
 A Line Bus Rapid Transit
In order to create healthy, accessible communities, I believe transit is an important piece of the puzzle. Let’s talk about the A Line Bus Rapid Transit that connects my district to the rest of the region!
The A Line is a great way to get from Roseville to various parts of the metro region - fast!
Did you know, the A Line:
- Runs from 4 a.m. to 1:30 a.m. daily.
- Average weekday ridership increased ⅓ since implementation
- You pay your fare before you get on, increasing the speed of the bus.
- A Line stations provide real time updates on when the bus is coming.
- The A line has ramps so it’s wheelchair accessible.
- The A Line is the region’s first BRT!
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Calling Businesses and Community Members: County Road C Drop in Meeting
If you are a business or community member who travels along County Road C, you are encouraged to attend a meeting to share information on business operations and fleet information with the Ramsey County project team. The reconstruction between New Brighton Boulevard and Long Lake Road will include utility upgrades, addition of a paved trail, and placement of new, smooth pavement. This reconstruction will begin in spring of 2019.
Information that will be helpful to project staff includes: size of trucks in your fleet, trips per day, travel patterns, travel times, requirements for road access, and stormwater concerns.
Drop in meeting: Tuesday December 12, 1:30-3:00 pm, Roseville City Hall, 2660 Civic Center Drive
 OVALumination
The OVAL rink in Roseville is illuminated by rainbow holiday lights - visit this beautiful holiday spectacle surrounded by 300 trees. Admission is $6.00 and skate rental is just $4.00. Find more information here.
Free open skate at Vadnais Sports Center and Highland Arena
New in 2017, all open skate, open hockey and open turf programs at Vadnais Sports Center and Charles M. Schulz-Highland Arena are
free of charge. Open to all ages, open skate is a great way to stay
active in winter. Open hockey is also available to all ages.
Skate rental is available at both arenas for $5 per person.
Turf programs at Vadnais Sports Center offer a variety of recreation
options for all ages including walking, softball, soccer and toddler
open play.
Winter hours begin Dec. 1 at
yard waste collection sites
As of December 1, Ramsey County's yard waste collection sites will be open limited winter hours.
All seven sites will be open Saturdays from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sundays from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Winter hours are in effect through late March.
Find site locations and learn about accepted materials
Community resource advocates available at Ramsey County Library
Do you need assistance with housing, food, mental health care, daycare/preschool or other resources?
Social workers will be present in the library to help individuals and
families with questions relating to housing, accessing benefits, food
assistance, employment, teen services, early childhood, crisis
intervention, and more. All are welcome. No appointments necessary.
Hours and locations
Contact
Call 651-724-6062 for more information. Co-sponsored by People Incorporated.
Sheriff’s Office Citizen Academy scheduled for January 2018
The
Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office is hosting a Citizen Academy in January
2018. This three-week-six- session course will take participants on a
behind the scenes journey of the work and activities of the Sheriff’s
Office. The course will begin Tuesday, January 9 and continue through
Thursday, January 25, 2017. Sessions will run each Tuesday and Thursday
for three and a half hours per night, from 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM.
The
course is designed to give citizens a better understanding of the
duties, responsibilities, equipment, training and facilities of the
Sheriff’s Office. Topics include patrol procedures, K-9, criminal
investigations, crime scene processing, narcotics, crime prevention and
the communication center (911 system). The academy will also include
the topics of court orders, civil process, criminal history, and
warrants. In addition to classroom training, participants will receive
tours of the patrol station, the adult detention center (jail), and
other Sheriff's Office facilities. There is no fee, the only commitment
is that participants are asked to attend all six sessions. At the
conclusion of the academy, graduates will receive a certificate of
completion. Participants will also be offered volunteer opportunities
to continue their partnership with law enforcement.
Applicants
must be 18 years of age, pass a criminal history background check, and
be available to attend all of the sessions. Academy size is limited.
Download the application (pdf fillable form).
To request an application via email send your request to: CrimePrevention@co.ramsey.mn.us
Via US Mail or for additional information, call 651-266-7315.
Upcoming Events Around District 2
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