District 1 Updates from Commissioner Frethem

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Serving the communities of Arden Hills, Gem Lake, North Oaks, Shoreview, Vadnais Heights, White Bear Township, and parts of Mounds View, Spring Lake Park and Blaine.

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July 5, 2023


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Nicole Frethem
Commissioner, District 1
651-266-8362 or 651-425-9580 
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Ami Wazlawik
Principal Assistant
651-266-8355
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Nancy Larson
Administrative Assistant

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Board Meetings

The next Board of Commissioners meeting is July 11, 2023. Links to board meetings, workshops, and related documents can be found on the Ramsey County webpage.


2023 Road Construction Projects

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Ramsey County Public Works will lead or support numerous construction and maintenance projects across the county during the upcoming 2023 roadwork season.

Find a list and map of upcoming road construction projects and sign up for roadwork updates here.


Resources

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Are you or someone you know struggling to pay for housing, food or childcare? Apply for financial assistance via MNbenefits.mn.gov, a new, mobile-friendly benefits application for Minnesotans.

Learn more about eligibility, programs you can apply for, and more at https://mnbenefits.mn.gov/faq.


NYFS

Northeast Youth & Family Services (NYFS) is a nonprofit, community-based and trauma-informed mental health and community services organization that has been serving people in the northeastern suburbs since 1976.

NYFS services include clinic-based and telehealth counseling for all ages, school-based services, day treatment services for middle and high school youth, diversion programming for youth, Community Connections programming for isolated youth, and Community Advocate services.


Ramsey Connected

Ramsey Connected is an initiative designed to ensure all Ramsey County residents have access to low-cost internet and computers and the skills to use them.

Ramsey County believes internet access is a basic need and low-cost internet should be available to all residents. While Ramsey County is not an internet service provider, we serve as a promoter, connector and partner through our Ramsey Connected program. 

For more information on internet resources, please visit Ramsey County's webpage

In the Community

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My aide and I at the In Vino Veritas grand opening

Last week I attended the grand opening of a new local business, In Vino Veritas, a wine bar in Shoreview. I also had the opportunity to meet with constituents and community representatives and help launch NYFS' strategic planning process.


Air Quality Information

Smoke from wildfires in Canada has been affecting air quality throughout the state, including in Ramsey County. 

Poor air quality most directly affects children and older adults; those who have asthma or other breathing conditions like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD); those with heart disease or high blood pressure; and those who are doing extended or heavy physical activity like playing sports or working outdoors.

You can monitor air quality conditions and learn more about air quality and health impacts on the MPCA's website.


Discovery Walks at Tamarack Nature Center

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Join staff at Tamarack for a Prairie Wildflower or Butterfly Walk this summer! For more information, including dates and times of these events, please visit Tamarack's website. The next Prairie Wildflower Walk is on Saturday, July 8th!


County Road J and I-35E Open House

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Ramsey County will be hosting an open house about  the County Road J and I-35E Interchange Project at Tamarack Nature Center on July 12th. The project team will share updates with the community and gather feedback. You can learn more about the project timeline, community engagement, and more on the project webpage.


Rummage Sale

The North Oaks Children’s Hospital Guild II Annual Rummage Sale will take place on Saturday, September 16th from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm (early birds can start at 7 am for a $5 fee) and Sunday September 17thfrom 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. It’s a great place to shop for gently used furniture, boutique items, children’s clothes and toys, houseware items, bicycles and much more.

Location: Shoreview Arena, 877 West Hwy 96, Shoreview, MN 55126

Donations will be accepted at the Shoreview Arena on Saturday, September 9th from 9:00 am – 2:00 pm.

Interested in volunteering?  Check out the website at www.northoaksrummagesale.org