April 29, 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 May 7th 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. 

In the Community

Earlier this month, I attended a volunteer recognition event at Tamarack Nature Center. Volunteers received jars of maple syrup as a 'thank you' for their service!

Are you interested in volunteering at Tamarack? Check out their volunteer opportunities here.

Despite the chilly weather, a group of warm-hearted individuals showed up to help with our Earth Day Clean-Up event on April 20th. Along with clean-up efforts, the County also recognized volunteers for their service as part of Volunteer Appreciation Week.

Learn more about the County's efforts to address environmental challenges and climate change, including our updated A to Z Green Guide, Climate Equity Action Plan, urban heat island data collection (scroll to the bottom of the page), and more.

Metropolitan Mosquito Control District Resources

As a member of the Metropolitan Mosquito Control District (MMCD) Board for the past several years, I was excited to have staff from the MMCD present at the last county board meeting. They shared a number of great resources and I wanted to share them with residents. 

• Check out the Resident's Guide, full of tips for enjoying a mosquito-free yard.
• See if any areas near you have been treated recently by entering your address in an interactive map.
• Get customized treatment alerts for your area or sign up for the latest mosquito news.
• Reduce habitat for mosquitoes by getting rid of old tires. Residents of the Twin Cites metro area are eligible for free tire pickup and recycling! Learn more here.

Join us on May 1st to learn about and apply for green collar careers in emerging industries, as well as conventional businesses and trades who have shifted to more sustainable practices. Green resources and activities happening in the community will be highlighted as well. Learn more and see a list of participating organizations and businesses here.

Volunteers in Corrections Annual Plant Sale

The annual Volunteers in Corrections plant sale will take place on select weekdays and weekends in April, May and June. The sale is located at the Ramsey County Correctional Facility and features a variety of hanging baskets, deck pots, vegetables and herbs. Please visit the Volunteers in Corrections website for details.

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