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September 17, 2020
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Help your community by donating masks
A Mask for Everyone, an initiative launched by Ramsey County’s COVID-19 Racial Equity and Community Engagement Response Team (RECERT), was developed to ensure that individuals and families, specifically racially, ethnically and culturally diverse communities, have access to:
- A homemade mask to help slow the spread of COVID-19.
- Accurate and up-to-date information about the importance of wearing a mask.
- Instructions on proper use and care of homemade masks.
To date, nearly 2,000 homemade masks have been distributed to Ramsey County residents and community agencies.
Together, we want to help protect our residents and keep our communities safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. You can help by donating homemade cloth masks by mail or at a collection box.
Mask requests are limited to Ramsey County residents.
Learn more about donating or requesting masks.
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Interactive job board connects residents and employers
The Job Connect online job board connects residents and employers during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. Job Connect has many unique features including the ability to search for jobs by transit accessibility, keyword and location using an interactive map. The job board highlights major industries in Ramsey County including healthcare, technology, manufacturing, construction and more.
To experience the interactive job board, visit ramseycounty.us/jobconnect
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Donate your laptop to help job seekers in Ramsey County
If you have a laptop you no longer need, consider donating it to the TechPak program. TechPak is a new initiative bringing computers, internet and digital literacy training into the homes of Ramsey County residents who have experienced economic impacts due to COVID-19.
Donations are quick and easy and can be made by contacting Tech Dump at techdump.org or calling 763-432-3117.
B4B MSP donations support small businesses
The Business4Business Minneapolis-Saint Paul (B4B MSP) coalition thanks 3M ($40,000) and Connexus ($25,000) for their generous donations to the small business relief program. These resources will help support our resilient small business community during the COVID-19 pandemic.
B4B MSP connects small businesses with local resources from public agencies and private sector partners, including technical and financial assistance, to provide immediate relief.
Learn more about B4B MSP and how to support small businesses in our region
Meet your employment goals with the new Workforce Training Dashboard
The new, easy to search Workforce Training Dashboard showcases community-based training programs available in Ramsey County. More than 70 training programs in major industries including technology, education, construction, healthcare and more are currently listed to help you meet employment goals. To view and register for available trainings, visit RamseyCountyMeansBusiness.com.
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Vote safely from home beginning Sept. 18
Absentee voting for the Nov. 3 general election begins Friday, Sept. 18. You can vote absentee by mail or in person. All voters can vote absentee in Minnesota. You do not need to provide a reason.
Register to vote or check your registration status on the Minnesota Secretary of State website.
Voting by mail is safe, easy and convenient. Ballots will begin mailing this week. You can return your completed ballot by mail or in person to a ballot return site. Visit ramseycounty.us/VoteByMail to learn more, request a ballot and view return sites.
In-person absentee voting is available at three locations. Learn more at ramseycounty.us/VoteInPerson.
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Free COVID-19 testing Sept. 23 at Consulate of Mexico
Saint Paul – Ramsey County Public Health, in partnership with local community organizations, is offering the following free COVID-19 testing next week:
Consulate of Mexico in Saint Paul 797 E.7th Street, Saint Paul, MN 55106
Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2-6 p.m.
- Registration recommended.
- Free, no insurance needed.
- Symptoms or no symptoms.
- Individuals can receive their test drive-thru or walk-up.
- No ID required.
- Interpreters available onsite
Visit ramseycounty.us/testingsites for updates and registration links
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Ramsey County part of statewide COVID-19 survey
Ramsey County is part of a statewide voluntary COVID-19 survey that the Minnesota Department of Health is conducting through Sept. 30.
Randomly selected Ramsey County households will be among the 180 sites that will be visited by public health professionals for the in-person survey.
The goal of the survey is to better understand how COVID-19 is spreading in Minnesota and how it is affecting people.
Learn more.
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Mental health crisis services available
Struggling to cope with the new challenges of COVID-19? Worried about family or friends?
Help is one call away. Call Ramsey County Mental Health Crisis & First Aid.
Mental health crisis services are available 24/7 for all adults and children. In the event of a mental health crisis call:
Adults: 651-266-7900 Children (under 18): 651-266-7878
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COVID-19 update from the Sept. 15 Board of Commissioners meeting
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