June 28, 2024

Nicole Frethem
Commissioner, District 1
651-266-8362 or 651-425-9580 
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Mayumi Morgan
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 2nd 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. 

Arts and Cultural Economy Workshop

On Tuesday, June 25th, I led a workshop for the Board of Commissioners on a proposal I developed to strengthen the arts and cultural economy in Ramsey County. Research has proven that a strong arts sector promotes economic development, even a small investment in the arts can lead to sizable growth. In the meeting, I proposed several initiatives and investment opportunities for the County to consider in order to continue to promote this project. 

My strategy plan and proposal can be found here under agenda packet. 

Join an Advisory Board or Committee

The Ramsey County Board is seeking residents to serve on various advisory boards and committees. There are six openings on the Capital Improvement Program Advisory Committee (CIPAC), one opening on the Personnel Review Board, and openings on the Workforce Innovation Board.

You can find more information about the advisory boards and committees and apply to serve on one of them here.

Discharging Racial Covenants

County Rd J and 35E Construction

County Road J from Centerville Road to Otter Lake Road – including the interchange with I-35E – is scheduled for reconstruction in 2025. Ramsey County is leading the project in partnership with the Minnesota Department of Transportation, Anoka County, White Bear Township, North Oaks, and Lino Lakes.

You can learn more about the project in this recent Star Tribune article and on Ramsey County's project webpage. 

County Rd D Reconstruction

In 2025, County Road D between Greenbriar Street and County Road D Circle will be reconstructed. The aim is to install a trail along the road, reconstructing aging pavement and installing an improved storm drain system. 

If you would like to learn more, attend the open house on Tuesday, July 9th between 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Little Canada City Hall (515 Little Canada Road E. Little Canada, MN 55117)

Find more information on the Ramsey County website here. 

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