Ramsey County has reopened and renamed its downtown service hub as the Ramsey County Government Center following major renovations intended to improve public access to county programs and services.

Formerly known as Metro Square, the building at 121 7th Place East now consolidates county departments and public-facing services under one roof in downtown St. Paul.

County officials said the redesign focuses on making government services easier to navigate while improving accessibility and coordination between departments.

The site includes the county’s busiest service center, which handled more than 14,000 visitors during the first three months of the year. Services include financial assistance programs, SNAP and health care enrollment support, child support services, county navigator assistance and public computer access.

The building also houses the state’s busiest CareerForce location, averaging about 400 in-person visits each month for job search assistance, resume support and employment services.

Ramsey County Community Corrections operations have also largely consolidated into the facility, allowing probation clients to access programming, mental health services and remote court hearings in a centralized location connected to other county services.

Officials said community feedback influenced the building’s redesign, which includes updated lighting, flexible seating, children’s play areas and expanded wayfinding signage.

The Government Center is connected to downtown skyways and major transit lines, including bus and light rail routes.

More information is available at ramseycounty.us/residents/assistance-support/basic-needs/service-centers/saint-paul-service-center.