January 16, 2024

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 January 23 at 9:00 am. Links to board meetings, workshops, and related documents can be found on the Ramsey County webpage.

Resources

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.

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 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. 

Recycling & Energy Center Tours

Join me for a tour of the Ramsey/Washington Recycling & Energy Center in Newport to learn more about what's happening at the Center now and in the future.

Tours will take place at 3:00 and 6:00 pm on January 31st. Please RSVP via the Google form so we know how many people to expect.

Hope you can join me!

Absentee Voting for Presidential Primary

Absentee voting for the presidential primary begins January 19th. Residents can cast their ballot in person or vote by mail from January 19th through March 4th. 

In-person absentee voting will take place at a few different locations in Ramsey County. For more information about locations and hours please visit this webpage.

Public Hearing on Proposed Name Change of Lake Savage in Little Canada

A public hearing will be held on January 23rd at 9:00 am to afford the public the opportunity to comment on the proposed name change of Savage Lake in Little Canada to Lake Metis.

You can comment in-person or via Zoom, or submit comments in writing if you're unable to attend the hearing. More information, including a Zoom link and methods by which you can submit comments, is available here.

Winter Rec Sampler

Experience kicksledding, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, sledding and more. Equipment will be available for free on a first come, first served basis. 

Dates: February 3rd, 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM; February 4th, 1:00 to 4:00 PM.

Location: Lake McCarrons County Park,1795 Rice St, Roseville, MN 55113

To view more upcoming Ramsey County events check out the County's event calendar.