Ramsey County has opened three warming spaces in Saint Paul for residents living without permanent housing.

Through the end of February, the following locations will be open every night from 9:30 p.m.- 6:30 a.m.:

• Union Gospel Mission, 435 University Ave. E.
• Phalen Activity Center, 1530 Phalen Dr.
• Newell Park Building, 900 Fairview Ave. N. (youth and families)

View detailed information at ramseycounty.us/WarmingSpaces.

The Community Innovation for Racial and Health Equity grant program will invest up to $30,000 in individual grants for capacity building, planning or implementation for organizations working to address common public health issues.

Learn more about grants, how to apply and when you can attend a support session

Winter Reads is a program from Ramsey County Library that encourages busy adults to delight in reading. The program runs Jan. 2-Feb. 28.

Read four books and you will be entered for a chance at a grand prize.

Learn more at rclreads.org.

Diapers can cost $70-$80 per baby each month. One in three families struggles to afford this in the county.

The Mothers First Diaper Bank meets Ramsey County families’ urgent need for diapers through donations from the community.

Learn how to donate

Ramsey County is responsible for maintaining a 293-mile system of county roads, including snow removal.

Please help the operators of our fleet of 30+ plows improve the quality and speed of snow and ice removal by keeping these guidelines in mind:

• Slow down and give plows plenty of room to clear the roads.
• Avoid travel during heavy snowfall or ice if you can.
• Never pass a snowplow on the right.
• Stay back at least 100 feet.
• Don't cut in front of snowplows or make sudden lane changes.
• Be patient. Be courteous.
• Know the snow emergency rules in your city.

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