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 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
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 "generated": "2026-07-23",
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-14",
   "body": "Board of Commissioners",
   "headline": "Board to vote on $675,000 in crime prevention grants and fee updates",
   "summary": "The Ramsey County Board of Commissioners will consider several grant agreements, fee changes, and a master plan amendment at its July 14, 2026 meeting. Key decisions include accepting two crime prevention grants from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety totaling $675,000 and approving updates to the Sheriff's Office fee schedule. The board will also vote on a $125,000 grant for illicit drug toxicology testing and an amendment to the Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant Master Plan.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://ramseycountymn.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2284&GID=785&G=4967DA32-41AD-49F2-8992-28B8D9A9E934"
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-07",
   "body": "Board Workshop / Discussion ",
   "headline": "Board to discuss Opioid Response Initiative",
   "summary": "The Ramsey County Board will hold a workshop to discuss the Opioid Response Initiative 2026-165. This item is sponsored by Public Health.",
   "agenda_url": "https://ramseycountymn.legistar1.com/ramseycountymn/meetings/2026/7/2321_A_Board_Workshop___Discussion__26-07-07_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://ramseycountymn.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2321&GID=785&G=4967DA32-41AD-49F2-8992-28B8D9A9E934"
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-07",
   "body": "Board of Commissioners",
   "headline": "County manager salary raised to $283,550 after evaluation",
   "summary": "The board will vote on a second amendment to the county manager's employment agreement, increasing her salary to $283,550 effective August 1, 2026. Other action items include releasing a storm sewer easement in Falcon Heights, amending a joint powers agreement with Saint Paul for the Familiar Faces Program, and accepting a $28,000 gift of fair tickets from the Minnesota State Fair for social services. A presentation on Recycling & Energy is for information only.",
   "agenda_url": "https://ramseycountymn.legistar1.com/ramseycountymn/meetings/2026/7/2283_A_Board_of_Commissioners_26-07-07_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://ramseycountymn.legistar1.com/ramseycountymn/meetings/2026/7/2283_M_Board_of_Commissioners_26-07-07_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://ramseycountymn.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2283&GID=785&G=4967DA32-41AD-49F2-8992-28B8D9A9E934"
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-07",
   "body": "Housing and Redevelopment Authority",
   "headline": "Approve $1.3 million obligation for affordable housing development",
   "summary": "The Housing and Redevelopment Authority will vote to approve a $1,300,000 obligation to fund the construction of affordable housing. The County Manager will be authorized to execute the necessary loan or agreement documents. The agenda also includes routine approval of the meeting agenda and minutes from the previous session.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://ramseycountymn.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2324&GID=785&G=4967DA32-41AD-49F2-8992-28B8D9A9E934"
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-07",
   "body": "Board Workshop / Discussion ",
   "headline": "Board workshop on Minnesota Resource Management Draft Report 2026-245",
   "summary": "The Ramsey County Board will hold a workshop to discuss the Minnesota Resource Management Draft Report 2026-245, sponsored by Public Health. No formal action is expected as this is a discussion item.",
   "agenda_url": "https://ramseycountymn.legistar1.com/ramseycountymn/meetings/2026/7/2320_A_Board_Workshop___Discussion__26-07-07_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://ramseycountymn.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2320&GID=785&G=4967DA32-41AD-49F2-8992-28B8D9A9E934"
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-23",
   "body": "Housing and Redevelopment Authority",
   "headline": "Approve $6.4 million levy for affordable housing projects",
   "summary": "The Housing and Redevelopment Authority will vote to approve a $6,400,000 levy to fund preservation and construction of affordable housing. The council will also approve a $250,000 grant to JB Vang for the Hamm’s West End Development. Both actions require the County Manager to sign the necessary agreements.",
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   "source": "https://ramseycountymn.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2319&GID=785&G=4967DA32-41AD-49F2-8992-28B8D9A9E934"
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-23",
   "body": "Board of Commissioners",
   "headline": "Board approves lease for Meridian Behavioral Health at 402 University Ave",
   "summary": "The Ramsey County Board will approve the meeting agenda and the minutes from June 16, 2026. It will authorize a lease with Meridian Behavioral Health, LLC for 17,300 usable square feet at 402 University Avenue East from July 1, 2026 through December 31, 2028. The board will continue participation in the Minnesota Council on Local Results and Innovation’s Performance Measurement Program and set salary ranges for two new safety job classifications. Finally, it will adopt the Ramsey County Commissioner’s Salary Ordinance for 2027.",
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   "minutes_url": "https://ramseycountymn.legistar1.com/ramseycountymn/meetings/2026/6/2217_M_Board_of_Commissioners_26-06-23_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://ramseycountymn.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2217&GID=785&G=4967DA32-41AD-49F2-8992-28B8D9A9E934"
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-16",
   "body": "Economic Development Authority",
   "headline": "EDA to elect officers and approve area of operation",
   "summary": "The Ramsey County Economic Development Authority will elect its chair, vice-chair, and secretary for 2026, then vote on approving the official area of operation. The agenda is largely procedural with one policy item defining the authority's geographic scope.",
   "agenda_url": "https://ramseycountymn.legistar1.com/ramseycountymn/meetings/2026/6/2318_A_Economic_Development_Authority_26-06-16_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://ramseycountymn.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2318&GID=785&G=4967DA32-41AD-49F2-8992-28B8D9A9E934"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-16",
   "body": "Board of Commissioners",
   "headline": "Public hearing on 2027 commissioner salary ordinance",
   "summary": "The Board of Commissioners will consider approving the agenda and minutes, then hold a public hearing on a proposed 2027 salary ordinance for commissioners. Other items include appointments to the Economic Development Authority, accepting a $265,000 grant for pediatric mental health training, and authorizing a $1.2 million fund transfer from bond interest to the Park at RiversEdge project.",
   "agenda_url": "https://ramseycountymn.legistar1.com/ramseycountymn/meetings/2026/6/2216_A_Board_of_Commissioners_26-06-16_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://ramseycountymn.legistar1.com/ramseycountymn/meetings/2026/6/2216_M_Board_of_Commissioners_26-06-16_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://ramseycountymn.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2216&GID=785&G=4967DA32-41AD-49F2-8992-28B8D9A9E934"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-09",
   "body": "Board Workshop / Discussion ",
   "headline": "Board to discuss 2025 workforce statistics report",
   "summary": "The Ramsey County Board will hold a workshop to discuss the 2025 Workforce Statistics report, sponsored by Human Resources. The item is a discussion item with no formal action expected.",
   "agenda_url": "https://ramseycountymn.legistar1.com/ramseycountymn/meetings/2026/6/2274_A_Board_Workshop___Discussion__26-06-09_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://ramseycountymn.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2274&GID=785&G=4967DA32-41AD-49F2-8992-28B8D9A9E934"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-02",
   "body": "Board Workshop / Discussion ",
   "headline": "Ramsey County to discuss Girls Report update",
   "summary": "The Ramsey County Board will hold a workshop to discuss the 2026 Girls Report. The session is scheduled for June 2, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. in the Courthouse Room 220.",
   "agenda_url": "https://ramseycountymn.legistar1.com/ramseycountymn/meetings/2026/6/2273_A_Board_Workshop___Discussion__26-06-02_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://ramseycountymn.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2273&GID=785&G=4967DA32-41AD-49F2-8992-28B8D9A9E934"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-02",
   "body": "Board of Commissioners",
   "headline": "Board appoints members to multiple advisory boards, hears aging update",
   "summary": "The Board will vote on appointments to the Personnel Review Board, Corrections Advisory Board, Community Health Services Advisory Committee, and Parks and Recreation Commission. A presentation on Aging and Disability Services is scheduled for discussion only. Following the public meeting, a closed session is planned regarding Wilson v. Ramsey County matter.",
   "agenda_url": "https://ramseycountymn.legistar1.com/ramseycountymn/meetings/2026/6/2214_A_Board_of_Commissioners_26-06-02_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://ramseycountymn.legistar1.com/ramseycountymn/meetings/2026/6/2214_M_Board_of_Commissioners_26-06-02_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://ramseycountymn.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2214&GID=785&G=4967DA32-41AD-49F2-8992-28B8D9A9E934"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-26",
   "body": "Board Workshop / Discussion ",
   "headline": "Workshop on RiversEdge and Rice Creek Commons development",
   "summary": "The Ramsey County Board will hold a workshop to discuss two community and economic development projects: RiversEdge and Rice Creek Commons. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion-only session.",
   "agenda_url": "https://ramseycountymn.legistar1.com/ramseycountymn/meetings/2026/5/2271_A_Board_Workshop___Discussion__26-05-26_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://ramseycountymn.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2271&GID=785&G=4967DA32-41AD-49F2-8992-28B8D9A9E934"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-26",
   "body": "Board Workshop / Discussion ",
   "headline": "Board to receive update on 2026 Legislative Session",
   "summary": "The Board is holding a workshop to discuss an update regarding the 2026 Legislative Session. This item is sponsored by the County Manager's Office.",
   "agenda_url": "https://ramseycountymn.legistar1.com/ramseycountymn/meetings/2026/5/2270_A_Board_Workshop___Discussion__26-05-26_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://ramseycountymn.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2270&GID=785&G=4967DA32-41AD-49F2-8992-28B8D9A9E934"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-26",
   "body": "Board of Commissioners",
   "headline": "Board to consider $11M local match for Kellogg Bridge grant, commissioner salary ordinance",
   "summary": "The Board will consider committing up to $11 million in local match for Saint Paul's federal grant application to reconstruct the Eastbound Kellogg RiverCenter Bridge. Also on the agenda: waiving the first reading of the proposed 2027 commissioner salary ordinance and setting a public hearing for June 16, 2026. Several easement agreements for the Vadnais-Snail Lakes Regional Park paved trail are up for approval.",
   "agenda_url": "https://ramseycountymn.legistar1.com/ramseycountymn/meetings/2026/5/2213_A_Board_of_Commissioners_26-05-26_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://ramseycountymn.legistar1.com/ramseycountymn/meetings/2026/5/2213_M_Board_of_Commissioners_26-05-26_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://ramseycountymn.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2213&GID=785&G=4967DA32-41AD-49F2-8992-28B8D9A9E934"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-19",
   "body": "Board of Commissioners",
   "headline": "Board to approve $170k settlement and property repurchase",
   "summary": "The Ramsey County Board will consider approving a $170,000 settlement agreement and authorizing the repurchase of a tax-forfeited property on Annapolis Street East. The meeting also includes the presentation of administrative items and a facility update.",
   "agenda_url": "https://ramseycountymn.legistar1.com/ramseycountymn/meetings/2026/5/2212_A_Board_of_Commissioners_26-05-19_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://ramseycountymn.legistar1.com/ramseycountymn/meetings/2026/5/2212_M_Board_of_Commissioners_26-05-19_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://ramseycountymn.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2212&GID=785&G=4967DA32-41AD-49F2-8992-28B8D9A9E934"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-19",
   "body": "Board Workshop / Discussion ",
   "headline": "Board will hear the Association of Minnesota Counties 2026-180 update",
   "summary": "The Ramsey County Board will hold a workshop to receive an update from the Association of Minnesota Counties, identified as agenda item 2026-180. The discussion is scheduled for May 19, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. in Courthouse Room 220. No decisions or votes are indicated; the item is informational.",
   "agenda_url": "https://ramseycountymn.legistar1.com/ramseycountymn/meetings/2026/5/2269_A_Board_Workshop___Discussion__26-05-19_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://ramseycountymn.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2269&GID=785&G=4967DA32-41AD-49F2-8992-28B8D9A9E934"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-19",
   "body": "Regional Railroad Authority",
   "headline": "RiversEdge project gets $350K for railroad engineering agreements",
   "summary": "The Ramsey County Regional Railroad Authority will consider transferring $350,000 from its fund balance to a capital fund for preliminary engineering review of the RiversEdge project, and approve engineering agreements with Union Pacific and CPKC railroads. The meeting also includes routine approval of the agenda and March 17, 2026 minutes.",
   "agenda_url": "https://ramseycountymn.legistar1.com/ramseycountymn/meetings/2026/5/2313_A_Regional_Railroad_Authority_26-05-19_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://ramseycountymn.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2313&GID=785&G=4967DA32-41AD-49F2-8992-28B8D9A9E934"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-12",
   "body": "Board of Commissioners",
   "headline": "Board to approve road jurisdiction transfer and hospital services contract",
   "summary": "The Ramsey County Board will approve the transfer of road jurisdiction between the county and the city of White Bear Lake, and authorize a contract with Regions Hospital for inpatient services.",
   "agenda_url": "https://ramseycountymn.legistar1.com/ramseycountymn/meetings/2026/5/2211_A_Board_of_Commissioners_26-05-12_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://ramseycountymn.legistar1.com/ramseycountymn/meetings/2026/5/2211_M_Board_of_Commissioners_26-05-12_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://ramseycountymn.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2211&GID=785&G=4967DA32-41AD-49F2-8992-28B8D9A9E934"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-05",
   "body": "Board of Commissioners",
   "headline": "Board considers property tax abatements and software license amendment",
   "summary": "The Board of Commissioners will vote on property tax abatements for three Saint Paul addresses and a software agreement amendment with Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. The board will also appoint members to the 2026 Special Board of Appeal and Equalization.",
   "agenda_url": "https://ramseycountymn.legistar1.com/ramseycountymn/meetings/2026/5/2210_A_Board_of_Commissioners_26-05-05_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://ramseycountymn.legistar1.com/ramseycountymn/meetings/2026/5/2210_M_Board_of_Commissioners_26-05-05_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://ramseycountymn.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2210&GID=785&G=4967DA32-41AD-49F2-8992-28B8D9A9E934"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-05",
   "body": "Board Workshop / Discussion ",
   "headline": "Workshop on state hospital utilization and rising costs in Ramsey County",
   "summary": "The Ramsey County Board will hold a workshop to discuss state hospital utilization and rising costs. The item is sponsored by Social Services. No decisions are expected as this is a discussion-only session.",
   "agenda_url": "https://ramseycountymn.legistar1.com/ramseycountymn/meetings/2026/5/2309_A_Board_Workshop___Discussion__26-05-05_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://ramseycountymn.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2309&GID=785&G=4967DA32-41AD-49F2-8992-28B8D9A9E934"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-05",
   "body": "Board Workshop / Discussion ",
   "headline": "Board workshop on State Operated Services direct care",
   "summary": "The Ramsey County Board will hold a workshop to discuss State Operated Services: Direct Care and Treatment (item 2026-156), sponsored by Social Services. No action is scheduled; this is a discussion-only item.",
   "agenda_url": "https://ramseycountymn.legistar1.com/ramseycountymn/meetings/2026/5/2310_A_Board_Workshop___Discussion__26-05-05_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://ramseycountymn.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2310&GID=785&G=4967DA32-41AD-49F2-8992-28B8D9A9E934"
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  {
   "date": "2026-04-28",
   "body": "Board of Commissioners",
   "headline": "Board to vote on raising settlement authority limits for county officials",
   "summary": "The Board of Commissioners will consider amendments to the Administrative Code to increase settlement authority thresholds for county officials and the Board itself. The proposal would raise limits from $15,000 to $50,000 for the Enterprise Risk Manager and Civil Division, and from $30,000 to $100,000 for the County Manager, CFO, and County Attorney. Settlements above $100,000 would require Board approval in closed meeting. The agenda also includes approval of previous minutes and reports.",
   "agenda_url": "https://ramseycountymn.legistar1.com/ramseycountymn/meetings/2026/4/2209_A_Board_of_Commissioners_26-04-28_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://ramseycountymn.legistar1.com/ramseycountymn/meetings/2026/4/2209_M_Board_of_Commissioners_26-04-28_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://ramseycountymn.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2209&GID=785&G=4967DA32-41AD-49F2-8992-28B8D9A9E934"
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  {
   "date": "2026-04-28",
   "body": "Housing and Redevelopment Authority",
   "headline": "County to accept $1,253,429 CDBG and $502,833 HOME federal housing funds",
   "summary": "The Housing and Redevelopment Authority will approve its agenda and the February 17 minutes. It will adopt the 2026‑2027 Community Development Block Grant‑HOME Action Plan, accept the $1,253,429 CDBG award and $502,833 HOME award, and authorize the County Manager to sign related HUD documents. The board will also reallocate program income to fund a new affordable rental housing construction project.",
   "agenda_url": "https://ramseycountymn.legistar1.com/ramseycountymn/meetings/2026/4/2312_A_Housing_and_Redevelopment_Authority_26-04-28_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://ramseycountymn.legistar1.com/ramseycountymn/meetings/2026/4/2312_M_Housing_and_Redevelopment_Authority_26-04-28_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://ramseycountymn.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2312&GID=785&G=4967DA32-41AD-49F2-8992-28B8D9A9E934"
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  {
   "date": "2026-04-28",
   "body": "Board Workshop / Discussion ",
   "headline": "Workshop to discuss access and accuracy in financial assistance",
   "summary": "This is a Board Workshop/Discussion meeting with a single item: 'All Hands on Deck: Access & Accuracy 2026-136', sponsored by Financial Assistance Services. No decisions are scheduled; the item is a discussion item only.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://ramseycountymn.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2308&GID=785&G=4967DA32-41AD-49F2-8992-28B8D9A9E934"
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