Ramsey County, Minnesota

06/01/2026

The early filing period for the 2026 State General Election closes on Tuesday, June 2 at 5 p.m.

Candidates who wish to withdraw from the ballot must submit an Affidavit of Withdrawal by Thursday, June 4 at 5 p.m.

More candidate information: RamseyCountyMN.gov/CandidateFiling

05/31/2026

Do you gather wild plants or mushrooms in Ramsey County? Take a quick, confidential survey about your foraging practices to help create land use policies that benefit other foragers and residents.

The survey is available in English, Hmong and Spanish. Make your voice heard by July 10: http://ramseycountymn.gov/ForagingSurvey

05/30/2026

Hosting a graduation party or other celebration?

Make recycling and food scraps collection easy for your guests by setting out bins. You can borrow them at no cost from your city, district council or Ramsey County. Choose compostable plates, cups, and utensils with the BPI logo so they can be composted with food scraps.

Learn more at RamseyRecycles.com/EventRecycling.

05/30/2026

The Public Health Center (Clinic 555/sexual health, Immunization Clinic and Tuberculosis/TB Clinic) is moving. Starting June 1, visit us at 1850 Beam Ave., Maplewood. Services will remain confidential. Hours and phone numbers will stay the same. Located near the Maplewood transit station.

The Syringe Services Program will stay open at 555 Cedar St. until the program moves to a new Saint Paul location later this year. More information will be announced soon.

Learn more: RamseyCountyMN.gov/555Cedar

05/30/2026

Sunday is the last day to shop the plant sale! Prices are 25-40% off on all pots and baskets. Available plants include impatiens, begonias, mixed-color baskets and pots, gerberas, gazanias, geraniums, and hummingbird-attracting salvia. When it's gone, it's gone, and when it's over, it is over. Thank you for your patronage as always—it's been a great spring and it's been our pleasure to serve you all.

05/29/2026

We're now hiring for the following jobs:

-County Attorney Assistant Division Director - Unclassified (closes June 19)
-Division Director - Planning and Project Manager (closes June 11)

Learn more and apply at RamseyCountyMN.gov/Jobs

05/29/2026

On Saturday, share your thoughts about Ramsey County's 2025 Stormwater Pollution Prevention Program (SWPPP) at WaterFest in Lake Phalen Regional Park. County staff will host a booth near the Phalen Park Picnic Pavilion from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. where anyone can review the SWPPP and Ramsey County's annual storm water report. Visit RamseyCountyMN.gov/Stormwater to learn more.

05/29/2026

The METRO Green Line will be fully operational as usual this weekend. If you're planning transit trips via the METRO Blue Line, that light rail route will be using replacement bus service on Saturday and Sunday. Details: https://www.metrotransit.org/closures

Starting with first trips on Saturday, May 30 through end of service on Sunday, May 31: Replacement bus service will be available for the METRO Blue Line between Target Field and Fort Snelling stations to allow for needed work in the corridor related to the multi-phase Track & Signals project.

NOTE: The METRO Green Line will be fully operational at the downtown Minneapolis stations.

Cyclists: The Hiawatha bike trail will be detoured between Cedar-Riverside station and 24th St. during this maintenance period. Pay attention to signs in the corridor for current detour routing of the trail as work progresses.

Train service will return at these stations by 3 a.m. on Monday, June 1

We appreciate your patience while we care for your system!

Find replacement bus locations and maps here: https://www.metrotransit.org/closures

NOTE: Replacement bus timing can vary and trips may take longer because of needed routing and traffic conditions. Please plan extra time for your trip.

Subscribe to receive Rider Alerts via text or email to stay informed! https://www.metrotransit.org/alerts

05/29/2026

On National Heat Awareness Day, join Ramsey County in preparing for the extreme heat season. As we move into summer, stay informed and stay safe. Learn more at RamseyCountyMN.Gov/ExtremeHeat

05/29/2026

The Public Health Center (Clinic 555/sexual health, Immunization Clinic and Tuberculosis/TB Clinic) is moving. Starting June 1, visit us at 1850 Beam Ave., Maplewood. Services will remain confidential. Hours and phone numbers will stay the same. Located near the Maplewood transit station.

The Syringe Services Program will stay open at 555 Cedar St. until the program moves to a new Saint Paul location later this year. More information will be announced soon.

Learn more: RamseyCountyMN.gov/555Cedar