IN BRIEF February 2022

NEW LIBRARY DIRECTOR
Jake Grussing has been selected as the Director of Ramsey County Library. Grussing will be responsible for overseeing 99 full-time employees working across seven locations and a $12 million annual operating budget.

COVID-19 TESTING SITE IN FROGTOWN
Saint Paul – Ramsey County Public Health is offering COVID-19 testing at Frogtown Community Center, 230 Como Ave., on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2-6 p.m., through March 3, by appointment only. Free COVID-19 saliva tests, for anyone age 2+. More information at /www.ramseycounty.us/covid-19-info.

CR E and OLD SNELLING AVENUE
A study is underway on the intersection of County Road E (Lake Johanna Boulevard) and Old Snelling Ave. in Arden Hills to identify a new design that improves safety conditions and traffic flow. An online survey is open through Feb. 16.

DAVE THOMAS FOR 66A
Dave Thomas has announced he is running for DFL House seat 66a, which (currently) includes Falcon Heights, Lauderdale, Roseville, and the Northwest Como/Saint Anthony Park neighborhoods of Saint Paul’s North End. One of six siblings and half of an identical twin set, Thomas grew up in Saint Paul’s Como Park neighborhood, and has lived in Falcon Heights for 10 years.