South Hennepin News

MnDOT launches Name a Snowplow contest

By James Ledbetter | Dec 27, 2020

The Minnesota Department of Transportation has launched its "Name a Snowplow" contest, according to a press release.

Minnesota’s unemployment rates improve in November

By James Ledbetter | Dec 23, 2020

Minnesota’s unemployment rate fell according to the seasonally adjusted records released for November, the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) reported.

Kiffmeyer: 'No matter the outcome, every candidate is a winner'

By James Ledbetter | Nov 11, 2020

Sen. Mary Kiffmeyer recently published an op-ed stating how unique the 2020 elections will be in the history books.

Bloomington officials name new Housing and Redevelopment Authority director

By James Ledbetter | Oct 29, 2020

The City of Bloomington has named Aarica Coleman as Bloomington's upcoming Housing and Redevelopment Authority director.

Judge disqualifies Freeman, others from George Floyd case

By James Ledbetter | Sep 18, 2020

In a hearing regarding the death of George Floyd, Hennepin County District Court Judge Peter Cahill disqualified State Attorney Mike Freeman and others in his office from the case.

From SE Twin Cities

Walz recognizes 23 cities, townships and counties in Minnesota as 'telecommuter-friendly communities'

By James Ledbetter | 4 years ago

Gov. Tim Walz made a recent announcement, toasting 23 cities, townships and counties in Minnesota as "telecommuter-friendly communities."

Hennepin County plans to resume court cases

By James Ledbetter | May 6, 2020

Hennepin County District Court officials say they are planning to recommence proceedings that have been suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Star Tribune.

Eden Prairie students, teachers engage in remote learning program

By James Ledbetter | Apr 28, 2020

Eden Prairie’s students went back to school during the second week of April, however, they aren't leaving their homes, according to SW News Media.

Hennepin, Ramsey counties approve $4.8 million to house the homeless, most-vulnerable citizens during coronavirus crisis

By James Ledbetter | Mar 24, 2020

Both Hennepin and Ramsey counties have approved a $4.8 million emergency spending budget on March 17. The emergency funds were approved so the counties can build or lease designated COVID-19 quarantine sites to house the region’s most exposed citizens.