- Coronavirus/COVID-19 update.
- Public hearing for 2021 supplemental budget.
- Food and basic needs assistance.
- Parks & Recreation outdoor winter activities.
- Virtual Hub for the Holidays.
- Upcoming events.
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Dial Back, Minnesota is in effect until Dec. 20. This temporary pause of most social activities, in-person dining, sports and indoor fitness activity is meant to help reduce the number of COVID-19 infections while safely supporting our schools, hospitals and economy.
Visit mn.gov/covid19 to learn more
Free saliva testing in Saint Paul
 Photo credit: Minnesota Department of Health
Relief programs and support available
Testing for COVID-19 is an important strategy in slowing the spread of the virus. The state of Minnesota is offering free saliva testing at the Roy Wilkins Auditorium in Saint Paul. Testing is available seven days a week and free to all Minnesotans who believe they need a COVID-19 test, including those who are asymptomatic.
View all COVID-19 testing sites in Ramsey County
No-cost at-home COVID-19 saliva testing is also available to all Minnesotans. COVID-19 Test at Home
 Have you been impacted by COVID-19? Relief programs are available to help you, your family and your business including
- Emergency assistance (rent, mortgage, utilities, car repairs).
- Employment assistance.
- Home meal delivery.
- Landlord Assistance.
- Small Business Relief Fund ($6 million in new funding now available).
Learn more at ramseycounty.us/RISE
Modified services at the Library
Ramsey County Library is committed to providing efficient, effective and equitable operational approaches during the COVID-19 pandemic. We have a variety of modified services available for residents but are not limited to:
- Holds and printed documents pickup via curbside or grab and go services.
- Home delivery for eligible Ramsey County residents.
Ramsey County Service Centers at the libraries in Maplewood, Roseville and Shoreview.
- Community Career Labs at the libraries in Maplewood and Roseville.
- Provisional library accounts.
- Digital resources, online services and virtual programs.
Learn more about modified services
Free masks available through the A Mask for Everyone initiative
Are you in need of face masks?
Free masks are available to individuals, families, community organizations and small businesses through the A Mask for Everyone initiative.
Launched this summer by the COVID-19 Racial Equity and Community Engagement Response Team, the goal of the program is to ensure that everyone in Ramsey County - specifically racially, ethnically and culturally diverse communities - have access to a homemade mask to help slow the spread of COVID-19.
You can also help keep our community safe by donating homemade cloth masks by mail or at a collection box.
Request masks and view donation locations
Job fair and workshops for job seekers available Dec. 7-11
Join us Dec. 7-11 for Move Forward Week to learn new job search techniques that work best during the pandemic and to get motivated for your next career! You will hear from top rated speakers, make connections with employers and industry professionals, and enjoy skill training workshops.
No registration required, all are welcome. Join in any or all of the virtual sessions to Move Forward with your career.
Visit ramseycounty.us/calendar to view available workshops.
The Ramsey County Board of Commissioners is scheduled to vote on the county's 2021 supplemental budget and 2021 property tax levy at its regularly scheduled meeting on Dec. 15.
A public hearing on the budget was held Monday, Nov. 30. Visit ramseycounty.us/budget to view a video of the event and budget materials.
Food and basic needs assistance
 Many people in Ramsey County are struggling with access to enough healthy food. Information on food and basic needs resources is on our website, including assistance programs:
- To increase monthly food budgets.
- For children under the age of 18.
- For seniors.
- For residents with transportation or mobility barriers
An interactive map is also available to help locate food resources in your neighborhood.
Visit ramseycounty.us/FoodResources
Ramsey County’s parks, trails and open spaces have become a source of stress relief and physical activity for many during this difficult year, allowing visitors to strike a balance between social distancing and feeling a sense of connection to nature and their community.
While the cold weather may change the way people enjoy the outdoors, there are still plenty of opportunities for fun – hiking, biking, sledding, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing are just the tip of the iceberg.
Explore winter time offerings through Parks & Recreation
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 2018 Union Depot tree lighting
This year’s Hub for the Holidays at Union Depot is going virtual! In order to ensure the health and safety of the community, Hub for the Holidays will feature virtual event experiences including shopping at the European Christmas Market, participating in the holiday memories photo contest and watching the holiday tree lighting.
Learn more about Hub for the Holidays
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