Newsbriefs - Ramsey Co. Maplewood

The State Fair invites all to join in the tradition of competition by putting their best to “Minnesota’s Blue Ribbon Test” at the 2018 Great Minnesota Get-Together.

The Minnesota Department of Health is investigating an increase in Cyclospora infections within the last month. To date, state health officials have identified two outbreaks together involving at least three dozen Minnesotans.

Washington County Parks is offering a program called “Passport to Parks” to add fun to this summer’s parks visits.

Washington County staff will begin spot spraying noxious weeds in the more than 220 miles of rural roadsides June 19 through October.

Ramsey County Parks & Recreation opened Battle Creek Waterworks and began lifeguard services at the county’s five guarded swimming beaches on June 9. Battle Creek Waterworks opens daily at 11 a.m.

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Minnesota Department of Health, Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection, Minnesota Department of Agriculture and local health departments are investigating at least four cases

At a recent event for family, educators and area service academy representatives, U.S. Rep. Betty McCollum recognized eight Fourth District individuals who will attend U.S. Service Academies this fall.

Washington County, through a contractor, will be repairing lane markings at the roundabout on 34th Street North in Lake Elmo. This work is currently planned to start on Tuesday, May 29, the day after Memorial Day, weather permitting.

Do not eat fish from Lake Elmo and all bodies of water in Lake Elmo Park Reserve.

The Washington County Board of Commissioners accepted grants from the Metropolitan Council May 15 that will support projects in regional parks and trails. The grants will be used for: