- County board votes Dec. 17 on 2020-21 budget. - Union Depot and Landmark Center holiday events. - Forgivable loans for home projects. - Flu shots still available. - Host a holiday "green" event. - Upcoming county events. - In the news. |
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The Ramsey County Board of Commissioners is scheduled to vote on the county's 2020-21 biennial budget and 2020 property tax levy at its regularly scheduled meeting on Dec. 17.
A public hearing on the budget was held Monday, Nov. 25. Visit ramseycounty.us/budget to view a video of the event and budget materials.
European Christmas Market at Union Depot
Celebrate the holiday season with fun for all ages at Union Depot and Landmark Center!
Landmark Center
41st Annual Landmark Center Old Fashioned Holiday Bazaar - Dec. 5-7 Featuring more than 70 booths of unique handcrafted gift items by the area’s finest artists.
Star of the North Concert Band holiday concert - Dec. 11 Enjoy a festive holiday concert by the Star of the North Concert Band.
Sundays at Landmark: Santa’s Workshop - Dec. 15 1 - 3 p.m. Come for a free photo with Santa and stay for games.
Ramsey County Historical Society History Revealed: Holiday Traditions on the Prairie - Dec. 18 Staff from Gibbs Farm will present Victorian and pioneer holiday traditions as celebrated on the prairie.
Union Depot "Hub for the Holidays"
Holiday Tree Lighting and Movie Night - Dec. 6 6:30 p.m. - Tree lighting. 7 p.m. - Movie night screening of "Elf" and "Polar Express".
European Christmas Market Dec. 6-8, 13-15 and 20-22.
Canadian Pacific Holiday Train - Dec. 10 Approximately 6:45 p.m. Enjoy the brightly-lit train and musical performances.
Holiday Bake Sale - Dec. 14 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Shop the top Twin Cities bakeries!
For many homeowners, expensive utility bills and heating system repairs can be a difficult financial burden. To help, the Center for Energy and Environment has partnered with the county to offer an Energy Conservation Deferred Loan. The loan is 0% interest, has no monthly payments and is forgiven if the homeowner stays in their home for 10 years. Income limits apply.
Eligible projects include:
- Furnace/boiler replacement.
- Water heater replacement.
- Attic and/or wall insulation.
Learn more about the energy conservation loan
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It’s not too late!
Flu peaks between December and February, but can last as late as May. Influenza is a serious viral disease that can lead to hospitalization and death.
The best way to prevent seasonal flu is to get a flu shot:
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Did you know? You can reserve free recycling and food scraps containers to reduce waste at your upcoming holiday event. Clearstream containers come with quick setup instructions - plus signage - which will make recycling easy for your guests.
Reserve your Clearstream container
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