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2012 Summer Reading Festival

Celebrate the start of summer reading with Ramsey County Library’s annual summer reading program kick-off! Join us Saturday, June 9, at the Ramsey County Library-Roseville for the 2012 Summer Reading Festival. (Map/Directions or Transit)

Family Activities: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Teens: 2-4 p.m. and 7 - 9 p.m.

Refreshments, crafts, entertainment and, of course, your summer reading materials will all be available. Enjoy a visit from the Roseville Fire Department and Gibbs Farm, crafts with Abrakadoodle and a storytime with Half-Pint Horses. Don't forget your camera for photo-ops with Minnesota author Debra Frasier's Alphabet Fair!

Teens can hang out all afternoon with a live DJ and gaming, but be sure to come back at 7 p.m. for a night like no other when the Upper Midwest Professional Wrestlers bring the smackdown to the library! Twelve wrestlers, six matches, a ring and an announcer join us to kick off the Teen Summer Reading Program. Open for all ages, the wrestling event will include Summer Reading Program information and refreshments.

For more information, call (651) 724-6032.

Youth Career Fair

What: Ramsey County and Saint Paul College are partnering to present a Youth Career Fair for all youth ages 16-21 who are served by Ramsey County. The Fair will highlight the range of potential careers in the county government, and also tie youth to educational resources at Saint Paul College.

When: Noon to 4 p.m. June 13.

Where: Saint Paul College, 235 Marshall Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55102

More info: Visit our Facebook event page to signup

New Commissioner District Maps Posted

The Ramsey County Board of Commissioners has approved new district boundary lines based on population changes in the 2010 Census. The purpose of redistricting is to ensure that every person is equally represented.

In the 2010 Census, the population in each of the existing commissioner districts was within the variation established in state law. Therefore, district population did not require the commissioners to make changes. However, changes in Saint Paul city precinct boundaries create areas where the existing County districts do not conform to the legal requirements. After the state House and Senate boundaries are determined, cities must adjust precincts to conform with the new state legislative districts. Then counties adjust as necessary to the precinct boundaries.

Four precincts were affected:

An area south of University Avenue between Western Avenue and Rice Street. The southern boundary varies between Fuller Avenue and Aurora Avenue. The 470 people in this area would shift from District 3 to District 4.
An area between Interstate 35E and Edgerton Street; south of sections of Case Avenue, York Avenue, and Whitall Street, and north of the railroad tracks. The 55 people in this area will shift from District 3 to District 5.
A triangular area south of Minnehaha Avenue between Edgerton Avenue and Payne Avenue. The 70 people in this area will shift from District 6 to District 5.
A triangular area north of Minnehaha Avenue between East 7th Street and Forest Street. The eight people in this area will shift from District 5 to District 6.

The new district boundary maps below have been posted on our elections site, as well as on individual commissioner web pages. The county elections site also includes city and county voter precinct maps and legislative district maps.

County Commissioner Districts

District 1 l District 2 l District 3 l District 4 l District 5 l District 6 l District 7

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Free Workshop: Chemicals are part of our lives. However, there are reasons to be cautious about our exposure to some chemicals, especially with young children. Come learn how to identify toxic chemicals and how to keep your family safe. This workshop is offered on May 21, May 30, June 4 and June 18 and is open to any Ramsey County resident, with a special focus on parents, grandparents, and anyone else who might have young children in their home.

Click here for more information on workshop locations and registration.

Green Tips: A growing season green tip from the folks at Ramsey County Environmental Health: An 80-gallon barrel emptied regularly can capture 3,275 gallons of water per year from one side of a house. Use the rainwater for watering flowers, grass and vegetables. Several local stores now carry rain barrels or you can make one yourself for less than $50.

Maryland-Rice Closures: The Rice Street/Maryland Avenue intersection and Maryland Avenue, west of Rice Street to Albemarle Street, is closed. Detours have been posted. Access to businesses will be maintained via the detour. Be aware that there will be "NO PARKING" signs posted at various locations within the detour. For up-to-date information about county highway and bridge construction projects, visit our construction web page.

Yard Waste Sites Now Open: Ramsey County residents can drop off leaves and grass clippings, and at select sites, trees and shrubs for free. A photo ID is required. For more information on locations and hours

Golf Courses Open For Season: The Ponds at Battle Creek (651-501-6321), Goodrich Golf Course (651-748-2525), Keller (651-766-4170) and Manitou Ridge Golf Course (651-777-2987) are now open for business. This summer will be your last chance to play the historic Keller course before a planned renovation next year. Look for exciting new changes in the food and beverage program as Lancer Catering takes over management of the food operation this year in the Clubhouse. It is not too soon to book your event or golf tournament for the 2012 season. For more information, visit our web site.