 Labor Day offered a meaningful moment to honor the hard work and dedication of the many workers that keep our communities strong. The county is deep in the budgeting process and we continue to welcome your comments and questions in this process. Please see below for more budget information. With the start of a new season, it’s an opportunity to reset goals, build routines, and nurture the curiosity that fuels growth.
My office is always here to answer your questions and navigate government services. Please feel free to reach out via phone at 651-266-8359 or email us at
Take care,
 Mary Jo McGuire
Ramsey County Commissioner, District 2
Proclamations
 The Board of Commissioners declared August 2025 as Child Support Awareness Month in Ramsey County.
 The Board of Commissioners declared August 12, 2025 as Sue Abderholden Day in honor of her transformative contributions to mental health advocacy.
County Board Workshops
 Most weeks, our meets to discuss specific policy issues and receive updates from County Departments and Service Teams in our Board Workshops.
Workshops and discussions are held on Tuesdays and are open to the public. These take place at the in Suite 220 (2nd floor). You can find the schedule for all upcoming board meetings, workshops, and discussions sessions here.
Recent workshops include:
- Youth Justice Transformation: Centering Wellbeing, Prevention, and Restoration Beyond Detention Reform
- Restoring Futures: Healing and Treatment Homes and Violence Prevention Services for Safer Communities
- Community Indicators
District 2 Resident Survey for Ramsey County 2026-2027 Budget
 Commissioner McGuire would like to hear your input on the budget process and priorities; we invite you to complete this anonymous survey!
For more information on the timeline of the budget process, how to get involved and to learn more about the proposed 2026-2027 Budget, please visit the links below.
Ramsey County Events
Ramsey County Environmental Center
Fall Open House
 Please join us at the Fall Open House at the Ramsey County Environmental Center (1700 Kent Street, Roseville) set for Tuesday, September 23, 2025, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Community members can explore the facility, learn about available services, hear updates from Commissioner McGuire, and take part in hands-on art activities. To learn more about this event, please visit this link.
Youth Violence Prevention Network Kick-Off Meeting
 The Youth Violence Prevention Network kick-off will be meeting on September 24 at the Ramsey County Library in Roseville. This gathering brings together professionals and youth committed to building safer, more resilient futures for youth across our region! Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, collaborate, and help shape a shared vision for crime prevention and healing. Please RSVP for this event using this link by September 17.
Gibbs Farm Apple Festival!
 Please join the Ramsey County Historical Society on September 27 for the Annual Apple Festival at the Gibbs Farm for a day filled with fun as we celebrate fall in Ramsey County! There will be crafts, treats, music, history, and nature activities for every age. For more information on this event, please visit this link.
Roseville Wild Rice Festival
 The Wild Rice Festival on Saturday, September 27 in Roseville is a celebration of wild rice, Native American culture, and Minnesota’s harvest season. Activities take place throughout the grounds of the Harriet Alexander Nature Center, but it's all within an easy walking distance. For more information, please visit this link.
Active Living Quarterly Meeting
 Active Living Ramsey Communities will be hosting their Quarterly Meeting on September 29, 2:00pm-4:00pm at the Ramsey County Library in Roseville, if you are not able to attend in person, a virtual option is also available. To register for their meeting, please visit this link.
Ramsey County Partnerships
Lifting Up Non-Profit's!
(Every newsletter we will be highlighting a different Ramsey County non-profit we partner with.)
 Keystone Community Services, based in Saint Paul, MN, is a vital nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening the community through a wide range of support programs. This non-profit provides youth development and senior services to food shelves and crisis assistance. With multiple locations and mobile outreach efforts, they serve thousands across Ramsey County—offering nutritious food, employment training, and social connection. For more information, please visit their site linked here.
Past Community Events
Roseville Area Optimist Club with St. Paul Winter Carnival Royalty
 From left to right: Former Klondike Kate Kimberly Tsoukalas; Queen of the Snows Tessa Westlund (who grew up in Roseville); past Senior Royalty Bert Wulf; Rochelle Westlund; Commissioner Mary Jo McGuire; King Boreas John Harrington; Optimist Club President Karen Schaub; Prince of the East Wind Clayton Fox; and Prime Minister Brooke Blakey
Union Gospel Mission presents to New Brighton League of Women Voters
 From left to right: Union Gospel Mission staff Lisa Michaelson, New Brighton Mayor Kari Nietfeldt-Thomas; Union Gospel Mission CEO Pam Stegora Axberg; Leauge of Women Voters member Connie Bernardy; Commissioner Mary Jo McGuire; Leauge of Women Voters President Grace Gee; Leauge of Women Voters member Kathy Simmons
Rice and Larpenteur Summer Block Party
 Commissioner McGuire with Rice and Larpenteur Staff and Roseville Councilmember Wayne Groff
Ukrainian Youth Justice Panel
 Commissioner McGuire attending a Ukrainan Youth Justice Panel with the YouLead Cohort along with Association of Minnesota Counties leadership
Association of Minnesota Counties (AMC), Strategic Planning Retreat
 Commissioner McGuire attending Association of Minnesota Counties (AMC), Strategic Planning Retreat with fellow Commissioners from around the state
Ramsey County Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) presentation to St. Anthony Village City Council
 From left to right: St. Anthony Village City Administrator Charlie Yunker; Commissioner Xiong; Councilmember Jan Jenson; Commissioner McGuire; Mayor Wendy Webster; Councilmembers Lona Doolan; Nadia Elnagdy; and Thomas Randle
County Road C Redesign Open House!
 Commissioner McGuire attending the County Road C Open House alongside Little Canada Mayor Tom Fischer and Councilmember Dave Miller
Upcoming District Events
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