December 2022 newsletter: 2023 supplemental budget, Hub for the Holidays, library renovation

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December 2022 Newsletter

In this issue:

Board of commissioners to vote on 2023 supplemental budget

The Ramsey County Board of Commissioners is scheduled to vote on the county's 2023 supplemental budget and 2023 property tax levy at its regularly scheduled meeting on Dec. 13.

A public hearing on the budget was held Monday, Nov. 28. Visit ramseycounty.us/Budget to view a video of the event and budget materials.


Join in the holiday fun at Union Depot and Landmark Center

Tree lighting outside at Union Depot

Holiday festivities at Union Depot and Landmark Center are underway! Join in the fun by attending the European Christmas Market or Holiday Bake Sale and seeing the Canadian Pacific Holiday Train.

A free 10th anniversary celebration of the 2012 Union Depot building restoration will take place at 3 p.m. on Dec. 3. There will be giveaways and music as well as the annual Holiday Tree Lighting and movie night. 

View the list of Hub for the Holidays events


Landmark Center Holiday Bazaar returns

The 44th Annual Landmark Center Old-Fashioned Holiday Bazaar returns in person this December featuring more than 65 local artisans. The Saint Paul tradition runs through Dec. 3. Additional holiday events and concerts will be held throughout the month.

View upcoming Landmark Center events


Maplewood library and Service Center to close for renovation

Ramsey County Library - Maplewood

The Ramsey County Library in Maplewood will close for an interior renovation on Dec. 5 with an anticipated reopening date planned for fall 2023. 

The Maplewood library lobby and Service Center will be available for the following services:

  • Career Lab services on Tuesday and Thursday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. through Dec. 15.
  • Library hold pickups Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. through Dec. 30.
  • The Maplewood Service Center will remain open through Jan. 6.
    • During the closure, the Maplewood Service Center will have a satellite location at the Maplewood Mall.
    • Assistance is also available at the Roseville Service Center and Downtown Saint Paul Service Center, which recently moved to an expanded space offering additional services.

Sign up for winter recreation programming

Two individuals cross-country skiing

Ramsey County Parks & Recreation offers a wide variety of outdoor activities for all ages all year round! Registration is open for winter recreation programming for kids, adults and families.

Head to the park and embrace the fun of winter – go sledding, skiing, snowshoeing and more.

Learn about what you can expect to find during the upcoming season


Updated COVID-19 boosters available at county clinics

Free updated boosters are available for everyone 5 years and older who completed their primary COVID-19 vaccination series or received a booster dose at least two months ago. Updated boosters help protect against newer Omicron variants.

Find a clinic near you

Order four more rapid at-home tests for free

Every home in Minnesota is eligible to order another four rapid at-home COVID-19 tests for free, while supplies last. Order now to get your tests ahead of the holidays.

Order free at-home test kits


Join an inclusive workplace cohort

The Center for Economic Inclusion and the Workforce Innovation Board of Ramsey County are partnering to provide Ramsey County businesses with an Executive Leadership Cohort learning experience.

This initiative, in alignment with Ramsey County's Economic Competitiveness and Inclusion Plan, will support employers in becoming more inclusive workplaces.

Learn more about the cohort at the Dec. 6 information session


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Upcoming events

Board of Commissioners Meeting
Tuesdays, Dec. 13 and 20.

Chocolate Milk 101: Black Fathers and Their Baby's First Food
Saturday, Dec. 3. 

Public Works Transportation Information Session
Tuesday, Dec. 6.

Virtual New Foster Care Parent Orientations
Thursday, Dec. 8.

Active Living Ramsey Communities Quarterly Meeting
Monday, Dec. 12.

Lactation Lounge
Tuesday, Dec. 13.

Skyway Blood Drive at Union Depot
Thursday, Dec. 15.

Kid and Teen Winter Break Events
Dates vary.

Christmas Day (Observed) - Holiday
Monday, Dec. 26.
County offices and library locations closed.

New Year's Day (Observed) - Holiday
Monday, Jan. 2.
County offices and library locations closed.


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