Special elections will be held for District 3 County Commissioner and the representative for House District 40B.
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District 3 County Commissioner Special Election
A special election will be held for District 3 County Commissioner on Feb. 11.
Absentee Voting began on Dec. 27, located at the Plato Building.
District 3 County Commissioner serves residents of the following communities: Falcon Heights and the Saint Paul neighborhoods of Payne/Phalen, North End/South Como, Como Park, Frogtown, Hamline-Midway and St. Anthony Park.
House Representative 40B special election
An additional special election will be held for House Representative 40B on Jan. 28. District 40B includes parts of Roseville and Shoreview.
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On Dec. 17, the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the 2025 supplemental county budget of $871.7 million.
Watch the Dec. 17 county board meeting.
This is the second year of Ramsey County’s two-year budgeting process, supplementing the 2024-25 budget that commissioners approved in December 2023. The 2025 supplemental budget makes no change to the 4.75% property tax levy increase included in the biennial budget.
Ramsey County has opened Winter Warming Spaces in Saint Paul for people who are unsheltered. The spaces are open every night from 9 p.m.-7 a.m. through March 31.
Winter Warming Spaces have seating, blankets, light snacks (such as coffee and cocoa) and, when available, warming supplies including mittens and hats, for anyone staying the night. There is a free shuttle service from 9 p.m.-7 a.m. each day, ensuring transportation to and from Winter Warming Space locations.
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Ramsey County is bringing together local organizations for a Inclusive Hiring Connections Summit on Jan. 29, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Science Museum. Register today to join a variety of breakout sessions led by workforce experts, covering topics such as skills-based hiring, youth internships, accommodating employees with disabilities and creating opportunities for justice-impacted individuals.
The event includes a complimentary lunch, a parking voucher and access to Ramsey County's new Inclusive Hiring Practices Toolkit.
Produced in partnership with Ramsey County Workforce Solutions, the Workforce Innovation Board of Ramsey County, the St. Paul Area Chamber, and other Inclusive Employer Champions, the summit is designed to address workforce challenges with collaborative and forward-thinking solutions.
Ramsey County is seeking volunteers for the 2025 Point-in-Time (PIT) Count, a nationwide effort required by U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to count all individuals experiencing homelessness on a single night. The PIT Count will take place Wednesday, Jan. 22.
Volunteers must attend one of the following training sessions:
- Monday, Jan. 13: In-person at Rondo Community Library, 6-7:30 p.m.
- Wednesday, Jan. 15: Virtual, 1-2:30 p.m.
- An additional virtual Night-of Plan Review will be held Tuesday, Jan. 21, 1-2:30 p.m.
Contact MaryJo Schmidt to sign up to volunteer.
Community leaders, families and friends gathered at The Bridge Event Space on Dec. 3, to celebrate the newest graduates of Ramsey County's CEO Now program.
The following CEOs graduated from the program:
- Sid Tincher, North Orbit Acoustic Laboratories, St. Paul.
- Sharon Richards-Noel, West Indies Soul Food, St. Paul.
- Amy Medearis, Blinke Beauty Bar, St. Paul.
- Carrie Sartin, CaJah Salon Spa MedSpa, St. Paul.
- Kasim Abdur Razzaq, Abdur Razzaq Counseling & Social Architecture, PA, St. Paul.
- Kari Tribble, Avari Beauty, White Bear Lake.
Designed to empower emerging leaders, this rigorous leadership and entrepreneurial program equips participants with the tools, mentorship and connections to advance their careers and drive meaningful change. Graduates engaged in workshops and hands-on projects to refine their skills and prepare to make a lasting impact in their industries and communities.
National Radon Action Month
January is National Radon Action Month. Radon is a public health concern in Minnesota where two in five homes have radon levels that can cause health impacts.
Radon is a colorless, odorless radioactive gas that can seep up from the soil surrounding homes. The gas can come through pores, cracks and floor-wall joints in your home. Winter home heating systems tend to draw in radon gas from the soil, increasing radon levels inside the home during this time of year.
Learn more about radon and how to test your home.
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New webpage with cannabis information
Residents, businesses and local government can now find information about cannabis rules and regulations on the county website. The new page ramseycounty.us/Cannabis includes important information about state laws, county ordinances and more.
The State of Minnesota's Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) updated their timeline for Social Equity business licensing applications. The program will open on Jan. 15. Visit the OCM website to get the latest updates.
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Ramsey County Wants to Hear from You
Take our confidential survey about your experiences related to body size in Ramsey County. Information provided will help create respectful spaces for people of all sizes.
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Winter Fundays at the Winter Recreation Area
Jan. 5, noon-3 p.m.
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Computer Basics
January 6, 1-2:30 p.m.
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Free Tot Time at TCO Sports Garden
January 7, 9:30-11:30 a.m.
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Free Open Skate - Harding Arena
January 10, 3:15-4:30 p.m.
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Free Open Skate - Highland Arena
January 11, 7:50-8:50 p.m.
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Behind the Gavel: Understanding the Role of Judges
January 12, 1-3 p.m.
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day - Holiday
January 20
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SnowVentures
January 21, 1-3 p.m.
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January Fix-It Clinic
January 25, 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
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Minnesota Skills-Based Hiring Accelerator Workshop
January 28, 9 a.m.- 1 p.m.
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Snowshoe Adventure Program
January 30, 1 p.m.-3p.m.
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