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Ramsey County Warns of Dangers of Trespassing on TCAAP Site

Ramsey County has taken possession of 427 acres of vacant land at the Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant property in Arden Hills and has begun demolition of the buildings on the site. The county would like to remind residents that trespassing on the site during demolition and cleanup is both against the law and potentially dangerous.

Abandoned buildings and other structures can pose hazards to unauthorized visitors. Of particular concern are wires that still carry electricity to the site. Trespassers who touch or cut these wires risk electrocution. It is impossible for trespassers to know which wires are live and which are not.

The Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office will be patrolling the site and will arrest anyone caught trespassing. Trespassers will be prosecuted.

Ramsey County is cleaning up 427 acres of fallow land in Arden Hills to spur regional development and put unproductive land back on the tax rolls. The project, when completed, will generate millions of dollars annually in county and state property taxes. This addition to the tax base will benefit the entire county, including the city of St. Paul and suburban taxpayers.

To read more about the project and to keep up with the latest news and upcoming public meetings, visit tcaap.net.

Ramsey County Parks Conducting Spring Burns

Ramsey County Parks and Recreation will be conducting prescribed burns at some of its prairies and woodlands continuing through May.

Locations scheduled for prescribed burns in 2013 are: Long Lake, Bald Eagle, and Vadnais-Snail Lakes Regional Parks; Tamarack Nature Center; and Tony Schmidt County Park. These burns range in size from under an acre to more than 50 acres.

Prescribed burns are controlled fires that are used to improve the growth of native vegetation, including shrubs, grasses and wildflowers. The fires also help control weeds and other undesirable plants. County staff and contractors who are experienced with fire control and management conduct the prescribed burns.

The exact time and date of each burn cannot be determined more than a day in advance due to weather conditions. The burn plan restrictions on wind direction and speed can sometimes lead to the inability to conduct some burns in a given year.

For more information on Ramsey County’s natural resource management practices, visit the natural resources section of our website or contact Michael Goodnature, Natural Resources Manager, at (651) 748-2500.

Youth Career Fair

Ramsey County and Saint Paul College are partnering to present their second annual Youth Career Fair for Ramsey County youth ages 16-21 from 1 to 3:30 p.m. June 13 at Union Depot, 214 4th St E, Saint Paul.

The Fair will highlight the range of potential careers in the county government, and also tie youth to educational resources at Saint Paul College. 

Free parking will be provided for attendees in Union Depot lots B and C, 240 E. Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul.

For more information, visit our Facebook event page.