April 15, 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 April 16th 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. 

Property Tax Statements

Annual property valuation notices and tax statements for 2024 were mailed to Ramsey County property owners in mid-March. Valuation notices include property classification, estimated market value and taxable market value, which is used to determine property taxes payable in 2025. Tax Statements, Value Notices, and additional property tax information is available on the County’s website.    

Utility Mapping Legislation

The utility mapping bill that I mentioned in my last newsletter is moving forward at the Legislature. Language from the bill was amended onto the House transportation policy bill during a floor session earlier this month, and was passed with bipartisan support.

Thank you to Associated General Contractors of Minnesota, Rep. Kraft, and Sen. Hoffman for leading this effort. Check out this video from KARE 11 for highlights from a press conference about the bill.

Community Naloxone Training

Join Saint Paul – Ramsey County Public Health for a free naloxone training open to Ramsey County community members. The session will take place on April 17 from 3-4 pm and each attendee will receive a naloxone kit. Pre-registration for the training is required; 40 spots are available. 

More information and a link to register is available here.

NYFS Luncheon

I'm hosting a table at the Northeast Youth and Family Services' Leadership Luncheon in May. I've got one spot left at my table - please send an email to District1@CO.RAMSEY.MN.US if you're interested in joining me in supporting this great organization.

Earth Day: The Mighty Mississippi River Cleanup Challenge

Bring your friends, family, and a willingness to make a difference as we work together to remove debris and safeguard the ecological integrity of the Mississippi River. We'll gather at the Battle Creek Regional Park Pavilion at 10 am on April 20th to kick things off. More information is available here.

Encroachment Inspections to Begin in June

Resources to determine property line boundaries can be found at MapRamsey.

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