 Hello all,
Wishing you all a Happy St. Patrick's Day today! I have been wearing green all week in anticipation. I celebrate this day to honor my father's heritage, I hope you will find ways in the coming year to celebrate your own.
But first of all, I want to acknowledge the tragedies unfolding in Ukraine. I stand in solidarity with the Ukrainian people and my heart goes out to our community members with family in Ukraine and all those affected by this conflict.
Ramsey County is starting to return to in-person meetings. Our board meetings are taking place in the County Board offices in the Ramsey County Courthouse. My office continues to serve constituent needs via phone (651-266-8359) or email (caitlyn.duin@ramseycounty.us).
Last month, I was fortunate to be able to participate in a County/Tribal Relations Training hosted by the Tribal Nations of Minnesota and the Association of Minnesota Counties. The goal was to build trust and mutual respect between tribal nations and counties. This experience had a profound impact on me and one which I hope that many more people will be able to participate in. AMC is working on providing more opportunities for this.
We are grateful that our data is showing a steady and significant decline in COVID-19 cases in Ramsey County and a “Low” community transmission status. Our Ramsey County public health leaders continue to urge community members to get vaccinated, boosted, and tested when you have symptoms or are exposed to someone with COVID-19.
So on this St. Patrick's Day, wherever you go and whatever you do, may the luck of the Irish be there with you!
Mary Jo
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Seeking Volunteers for Ramsey County Advisory Councils
The Ramsey County Board of Commissioners is currently seeking individuals to serve on the following advisory councils:
- Capital Improvement Program Advisory Committee.
- Corrections Advisory Board.
- Community Health Services Advisory Committee (JOINT).
- Disabled Veterans Rest Camp Board.
- Extension Committee.
- Parks and Recreation Commission.
- Personnel Review Board.
- Ramsey County Workforce Innovation Board (WIB).
Interested applicants may apply online. View more information and access online application.
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March 22 Virtual Open House for Vadnais Boulevard Trail Design in Little Canada and Vadnais Heights
Tuesday, March 22 7 p.m.
Virtual meeting information and link
We’re developing conceptual trail designs for Vadnais Boulevard between Rice Street and County Road E in Vadnais Heights and Little Canada.
Join the project team for a virtual open house to hear project updates, review initial trail design concepts, ask project staff questions and share your input. There will be a presentation followed by a question and answer session.
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A Warm Welcome to our New Library Director, Jake Grussing
Join us in welcoming our new Ramsey County Library Director, Jake Grussing. We are delighted to be gaining Jake as our director and excited to see his strong leadership skills and forward-looking vision for libraries that reflect the community’s vision. Jake will be joining us after serving as the Director of Scott County Library since 2013. A warm welcome to our new Director!
Click here to learn more about Jake.
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Check Out the Ramsey County Elections Annual Report
Safe, secure, and accessible elections is core to maintaining our healthy democracy. Part of maintaining public trust in our elections is making information readily available. Our 2021 Elections Annual Report is now available!
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Family Resources Available at "Help Me Connect"!
Help Me Connect is a website that was created to help connect pregnant and parenting families with young children (birth – 8 years old) with services in their local communities. The goal is to help all families be safe and healthy.
From family well-being and mental health to developmental concerns, Help Me Connect can help you and your family find the right resources to help you with those next steps. Check out the resources available for your family!
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Get Another Set of Four Free COVID-19 Tests
The Biden administration is making another set of 4 COVID-19 Rapid Antigen tests available for free through the US Postal Service.
Testing when you have COVID-19 symptoms is one of the best ways we can keep our families and community members safe!
To get your free tests, visit COVIDtests.gov.
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Got Furniture You’d Like to Donate? Consider Bridging!
Bridging is a nonprofit that helps supply furniture to 100 families every week, including families transitioning out of homelessness and resettling here in Minnesota as refugees. Bridging has a location in Roseville! This crucial community resource needs help with furniture and household goods donations as they face significant shortfalls caused by supply chain issues.
If you have furniture that needs a new home, please consider connecting with Bridging so they can consider serving our neighbors! They have a Roseville location for drop off, or, will come pick up from your curb, driveway, or garage for a fee. Learn more here.
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District Connections
 Last week, I attended the Roseville Area Optimists' Club and heard from wonderful featured speaker Dennis Smith about bringing optimism to our own self-improvement, especially in emotional intelligence. Pictured here with former Ramsey County Commissioner Don Salverda and current Roseville Area Optimist Club President Terry Gorman.
I also attended a Ramsey County League of Local Governments meeting about the embedded social worker programs in Police Departments at the City of Maplewood and the City of Roseville. These programs are exciting partnerships between these city governments and Ramsey County.
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I testified in the Senate Environment and Legacy Committee in support of Metro Regional Parks.
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Earlier in the month, I joined County Commissioners from across the state as the Association of Minnesota Counties (AMC) met with state legislators to advocate for county issues.
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It was time to dust off my hockey stick and head over to the Tria Arena this past weekend for the Northland Cup. City and County elected officials participated in a hockey shootout to raise funds for the St. Paul / Ramsey County Domestic Abuse Intervention Project. We are so grateful for the work they do in our community to support victims/survivors of domestic violence. For more information and how to support this important work, click here.
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Upcoming Events in the District
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