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Mental Health Resources
The Ramsey County Children's Mental Health Collaborative provides FREE services to families with children and teenagers struggling with mental health. There are also several resources available online.
Ramsey County's own Mental Health Center provides short-term and ongoing care.
For immediate care, our mobile crisis team provides stabilization services, de-escalation, crisis intervention, mental health assessments and initial crisis plans. Call the 24/7 crisis line at 651-266-7900.
Ramsey County has several Service Center locations and five community partner sites that provide Navigator services. A Navigator is a county staff member that helps residents access a wide range of services and programs including financial assistance services, social services, employment assistance, and voter registration.
Happy June! As we step into summer, June offers us powerful opportunities to celebrate, reflect, and take action. This month marks Pride Month, a time to honor the resilience, joy, and contributions of LGBTQ+ communities, and to recommit ourselves to building a world where everyone is free to live as their authentic selves.
June is also Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, which reminds us of the importance of supporting individuals and families affected by Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. It’s a time to raise awareness, advance research, and uplift the caregivers who show up every day with love and strength.
As we move through the month, may we lead with compassion, stand in solidarity, and continue creating a more inclusive and supportive community for all.
Miigwech, or thank you, for this opportunity to serve you.
P.S. My office is always available to answer your questions, navigate county services, or help us all foster connections to make Maplewood, North St. Paul and White Bear Lake even better places to live, work and play.
"As we develop [county] budget, it’s important to take a step back and understand the broader financial context that will shape our decisions in the months ahead. While department heads are currently crafting their proposed budgets, this is a pivotal moment for all Ramsey County employees to reconnect with the bigger picture — because our collective understanding is essential to making thoughtful, sustainable choices.
"Ramsey County’s funding comes primarily from property taxes, intergovernmental revenues (especially federal and state dollars) and service-related fees. This revenue mix can be significantly impacted by factors outside our control, including shifts in the economy, state and federal mandates, and executive orders. Even before the state budget forecast and the governor’s proposed budget were released, we were already facing a tight fiscal environment.
"A major driver of the budget is our investment in employees and the implementation of our class and compensation study. This work is long overdue and deeply important to our goals of fairness, equity and competitiveness — but it also requires a significant financial investment."
- Ling Becker, Ramsey County Manager
Message on Critical Corridors Funding from Commissioner Mai Chong Xiong
"As Chair of the Ramsey County Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA), I’m proud to share that we voted to approve the Spring 2025 Obligation of Housing and Redevelopment Authority Levy Toward Critical Corridors. These six projects, totaling $300,000 in funding, are made possible by your County HRA levy and reflect our commitment to equitable, community-rooted development. These investments advance inclusive growth in both urban and suburban areas of Ramsey County."
The projects funded through this action include: Planning Projects ($200,000 total): 1. African American Cultural Corridor – Rondo Community Land Trust ($50,000) 2. Snelling and University Vision Plan – Union Park District Council ($50,000) 3. Como/Front/Dale Urban Design Framework – North End Neighborhood Organization ($50,000) 4. New Brighton Town Center Vision – City of New Brighton ($50,000)
Commercial Corridor Initiatives ($100,000 total): 1. Rice Street Corridor Business and Community Investment – Rice and Larpenteur Alliance ($50,000) 2. Downtown Economic Vibrancy – City of White Bear Lake ($50,000)
Congratulations to all the organizations & projects!
Investing in Our Workforce
On May 20, the county board approved the final labor agreement for the 2025-27 period, marking the successful conclusion of negotiating our collective bargaining agreements. This milestone reflects a year of dedicated, collaborative work and underscores our commitment to supporting and investing in our workforce.
CareerForce in Saint Paul has officially opened in its new location in the Metro Square Building, relocating from its former site at Fairview and University Avenue. This updated space is designed to provide a more welcoming and effective experience for job seekers and employers, with support from both state and county staff. Services include job search assistance, résumé writing, and referrals to training and education partners.
Conveniently located just across the hall from Ramsey County’s downtown Service Center, the new site makes it easier for residents to access workforce support alongside other county services. We invite you to stop by and see the new space in action!
Thank you Deb!
We must say a great big THANK YOU to Debbie Orth, District 7's administrative assistant for the past 14 years. Deb has moved to a new position at the Ramsey/Washington Recycling & Energy Center. Luckily we will still be working with her, but we will miss seeing her every day in our office! Pictured above is former Commissioner Victoria Reinhardt, Debbie Orth, and current Commissioner Kelly Miller.
Showing up for West Side pride with Saint Paul Mayor Melvin Carter and Commissioner Tara Jebens-Singh at the Cinco de Mayo Parade on Saturday, May 3rd.
At the Maplewood Area Historical Society's Spring Big Red Barn Folk Arts & Crafters Fair on Saturday, May 10th with the whole family.
Celebrating the Union Gospel Mission's annual gala event with Sarah Peterka, Community Relations Director, and her principal assistant Kathleen Murphy on Friday, May 16th.
Commissioner Miller spoke at the American Indian Day on the Hill at the Minnesota Capitol on Monday, May 19th. Pictured here with Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan and Senator Mary Kunesh.
Power in Stories: Uplifting Native Voice was a Ramsey County sponsored event held on May 22, at the Intercontinental Hotel in downtown Saint Paul. The event was to experience culture, understand how to affirm Tribal sovereignty, and learn ways to be a good relative and ally with community.
Kelly with her kids at the Yanpa Spring-Wind Celebration held at Battle Creek Park on May 24.
On Memorial Day, the Miller-Flores family attended the Veteran's Parade and March through White Bear Lake.
In honor of Mental Health Awareness month in May, Kelly and her kids had fun at the Wellness in the Park event hosted by Ramsey County Public Health.
CLICK on any of the events below for more information.
Public Safety Bike Rodeo and Open House
Date: June 7, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Address: 1530 County Road C. East North Fire Station Maplewood, MN 55109
June 11
Aftershock Screening: A Community Event
Join us for a community screening of the 2022 award winning documentary, AFTERSHOCK.
Wednesday, June 11th from 5-8:30pm
Fairview Community Health and Wellness Hub 45 West 10th Street Saint Paul, MN 55102
All are invited to the 9th Annual Union Job and Resource Fair on Saint Paul’s East Side.
The event aims to connect individuals in our community with potential employers and local resources to create pathways towards a union career. There will be onsite interviewing, hiring, assistance with resume writing, apprenticeship program information, community resources – including expungement services – and drawings for gift cards.
If you are an employer or a non-profit service provider, please register here.
Saint Paul's Pride Festival events will be held at Dual Citizen Brewery and in downtown and lowertown Saint Paul.
Click any of the images for more information
June 18, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Allianz Field, 400 Snelling Ave N, Saint Paul
Are you looking to get back to work or advance your career? Bring your resume and your best first impression to this in-person job fair! Connect with local employers that have current job openings. The fair will be held outdoors. Employers include:
ACR Homes / ACR Healthcare
Bay West
Blaze Credit Union
CareerForce MN
City of Saint Paul
Doherty Staffing Solutions
FedEx
Innovize
Marsden Services
Metropolitan Council
State of Minnesota
Mississippi Market Natural Foods Co-op
Minnesota Precision Manufacturing Association
Olympic Companies, Inc.
Ramsey County Workforce Solutions
Regions Hospital
Saint Paul Public School and Saint Paul Urban Teacher Residency Program
Target
Teachers On Call, A Kelly Education Company
United States Postal Service - St Paul
University of Minnesota Department of Public Safety
And many more!
This year's event will also include a new Tech Skills and Resources Corner for people who want to improve their digital literacy, get connected to basic computer classes and tech connectivity resources.
In the event of rain on June 18, the event will be moved to July 10.
Juneteenth, honored on June 19, marks the day in 1865 when the last enslaved people in the United States learned of their freedom—more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. In Ramsey County and across Minnesota, it is a time to honor Black history, culture, and contributions to our communities.
Juneteenth Family Celebration and Career Fair in Saint Paul
June 21, 12-6 p.m. Minnesota State Capitol, 75 Rev. Martin Luther King Jr Blvd.
In 2021, the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners declared Juneteenth a holiday. The ANIKA Foundation partnered with Ramsey County to produce an annual Juneteenth Celebration to commemorate this historic event.
The Juneteenth Family Celebration is a community event that honors the culture, journey and contributions of People of African Descent in Minnesota. Come celebrate the Ancestors, the food, the music, and the legacy.
Thursdays, June 19 – July 31, 2025 6:00 – 9:00 pm
— RAIN OR SHINE —
Downtown White Bear Lake
JUNE 19 – Manitou Days, kick off Marketfest with Manitou Days. Learn more about all the events that are part of the Manitou Days celebration!
If you know of events happening in Maplewood, North Saint Paul or White Bear Lake, please let us help you share the information! Send details and any graphics to Kathleen HERE.
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