June 2023 newsletter: Vital records moving locations, stay cool in the summer heat, Medical Assistance renewal

Ramsey County, Minnesota sent this bulletin at 06/01/2023 08:00 AM CDT

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June 2023 Newsletter

Vital Records moving to Plato building
Stay cool in the heat
Medical Assistance enrollees: Look up when your renewal takes place
Summer Break with Ramsey County Library
Help stop the spread of aquatic invasive species
Host an upcoming event at an arena or county pavilion
County and city of Saint Paul leaders mark forward action for digital equity
Celebrate local artists on June 3
Proclamations
Upcoming events
In the news

Vital Records moving to Plato building

The Vital Records office will be moving to its new location at the Plato building. As part of the move, the office will be closed on Friday, June 2. Regular business hours will resume at the Plato building on Monday, June 5.

Additional information on service interruptions

Stay cool in the heat

As the weather heats up, keep in mind these tips to stay cool in the heat:

Drink more water than usual and don’t wait until you’re thirsty to drink more. Water is better at cooling your body than drinks with sugar.
Use sunscreen.
Limit outdoor activity, especially midday when the sun is hottest.
Wear loose, lightweight, light-colored clothing.

During extreme heat, check on relatives, neighbors, older adults and other vulnerable community members to ensure they are staying cool and hydrated. Those at highest risk include people 65 and older, children younger than two, and people with chronic diseases or mental illness.

View more information on staying cool in the heat

Make a splash this summer

Battle Creek Waterworks opens Saturday, June 10. Come cool off in the zero-entry pool, hang out on the water play structure or take a spin down the big water slide.

Ramsey County beaches opened on May 27. Lifeguards are on duty at Lake McCarrons beach Thursday-Sunday, noon-8 p.m. All other beaches are unguarded. Call 911 in case of an emergency.

Medical Assistance enrollees: Look up when your renewal takes place

If you are on Medical Assistance, you may need to renew your health insurance. Get prepared by using the Department of Human Services’ new renewal lookup tool to know your renewal month and when to watch the mail for your paperwork.

Yog koj tau Medical Assistance, koj yuav tsum npaj rov thov dua koj daim ntawd kho mob. Yeej meem npaj siv Department of Human Services kev tshawb fawb tshiab kom tau lub hli koj yuav tsum rov thov koj nraim ntawd kho mob dua, raws nws lub hli yuav tau thov dua. Saib ntsoov nej cov ntaub ntawd tuaj rau nej thiaj li tsis nrhau lub caij yuav thov dua.

Si usted recibe Asistencia Médica, puede que necesite renovar su seguro médico. Prepárese para su renovación usando la nueva herramienta del Departamento de Servicios Humanos para saber su mes de renovación y cuando esperar el papeleo.

Hadii aad haysatid Caafimaadka Medical Assistance waxaad Ubaahan doontaa in aad cusboonay siiso. Waaxada adeegyad ada aadanah sida aad u ogaan kartid waqtiga, ama bisha la cusboonay siinaayo.

Summer Break with Ramsey County Library

Summer Break with Ramsey County Library is happening now! When kids and teens pick up their program materials, a summer bookmark and an entry pass to Battle Creek Waterworks is included.

Participants who complete the Summer Break program will automatically be entered in a grand prize drawing for four Minnesota State Fair tickets or a $50 gift card.

Lean more about Summer Break

Help stop the spread of aquatic invasive species

Aquatic invasive species, such as zebra mussels, often hitch a ride on our watercraft and trailers, and then are unknowingly transported from one lake to another.

Parks & Recreation has an app and number of free tools at several boat launces to help residents keep watercraft free of aquatic hitchhiker.

Learn more about how to stop aquatic invasive species

Host an upcoming event at an arena or county pavilion

Did you know? Ramsey County has arena facilities available to rent by schools, athletic teams, community organizations and residents. We also have 28 picnic facilities available to rent by individuals, groups, organizations and businesses to host an outdoor gathering.

View available rental spaces

County and city of Saint Paul leaders mark forward action for digital equity

A new report that outlines a strategic plan to achieve full digital inclusion is now available. Connectivity Blueprint: Digital Equity Roadmap for Ramsey County and Saint Paul was created in partnership with SDK Communications.

The Connectivity Blueprint report is the first comprehensive look at digital equity in Ramsey County and Saint Paul during the pandemic and after.

Read the report

Celebrate local artists on June 3

Ramsey County Parks & Recreation and Metropolitan Council teamed up with five artists - Andrés Guzmán, CRICE, Marlena Myles, Xee Reiter and Witt Siasoco - to develop five unique designs to welcome park users and create a sense of belonging for all.

All are welcome to attend the Parks Signage Open House on June 3 at Keller Regional Park and hear from the artists. This brief program will be followed by a family-friendly afternoon of food, art, nature activities such as artist-designed seed packets, nature crafts, button making and more to celebrate the artists and their contribution to our parks.