Community Announcements for September 2023

Celebrate local businesses: The 2023 Business Awards nomination and application period has been extended. Nominations will now be accepted through Sept. 8, and applications close Sept. 15. Nominate and/or apply here.

Citywide waste drop off event: get rid of your large refuse items and recyclable materials Saturday, September 16, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the MN State Fair Grounds. Learn more

Treatment available: The Ramsey County Detoxification Facility is accepting clients again and is now offering medicated withdrawal management services. This new service offers a more holistic approach with high-end stabilization and treatment planning as well as medication assistance with withdrawal. Learn more

Renew your coverage: During the COVID-19 pandemic people did not have to renew their Medical Assistance (MA) or MinnesotaCare. Now that the pandemic has ended, most people will be required to renew their health insurance regularly. Learn more

Raspberry Island Weeding Event: Join the Saint Paul Natural Resources horticulture crew in weeding out the garden beds on Raspberry Island (pictured, above; photo by Bruce Silcox). Tools and gloves provided. Register here 

Have a community announcement you'd like to share? Contact WSCO's Communication Manager, Genevieve Roudané, at [email protected]