Chanhassen, MN residents can have their Christmas trees picked up by a local scout troop for a $10 fee on January 4, supporting youth activities. Sign-up ends December 27 via email.

Ramsey County has opened the lobby of its Law Enforcement Center overnight as a refuge for the unsheltered during extreme cold, and plans to launch official Winter Warming Spaces later in the week.

The City of Ramsey has set up extra recycling options for cardboard waste post-holidays, available until January 24, 2024, at the old Public Works site.