City of Bloomington
Recent News About City of Bloomington
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Explore the tastes of summer at Bloomington farmers markets
Start your weekend with a stop at the Farmers Market running Saturdays through October 14, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.
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Fare for All offers great food savings for everyone
Fare for All, a pop-up grocery store that sells packs of fresh produce and frozen meat at up to 40% off retail prices, pops into Bloomington for its monthly visit on Friday, July 21, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., at Creekside Community Center, 9801 Penn Avenue South.
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Learning Link Up event returns
Bloomington Public Schools, in partnership with the City of Bloomington and others, is bringing back the Learning Link Up resource fair on Saturday, August 12, 12 – 4 p.m., at Kennedy High School, 9701 Nicollet Avenue South.
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Dwan Golf Course blooms with care
Pauline Wiech, and Anna Miller have been making Dwan Golf course burst with color for the past three summers.
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At your service: Two friendly faces you’ll see at Dwan
Lesley and Rob Fuglister are quite a dynamic golf duo and regular smiling faces at Bloomington’s Dwan Golf Course.
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Bloomington Police Explorers honored for excellence in crime prevention
The Bloomington Police Explorers were recognized for their work at the Minnesota Law Enforcement Explorer Association’s 48th annual state conference in Rochester in May.
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Meet a firefighter: Robert Weidman
Robert Weidman is one of 20 firefighters who were welcomed into the Bloomington Fire Department in April.
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Don’t risk a gap in your health insurance
Renew your Medical Assistance or MinnesotaCare to avoid losing coverage.
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Regional lifeguard games sharpen skills
The Bloomington Family Aquatic Center, 201 East 90th Street, will host the 2023 Twin Cities Regional Lifeguard Games on July 30.
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BIG wants to help you celebrate!
Did you know that you can host parties at Bloomington Ice Garden?
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Tips for proper battery disposal
Rechargeable batteries contain toxic metals and can’t be placed in home trash or recycling carts.
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Keep your fish in the bowl
Don’t dump unwanted goldfish or other aquarium fish in outside bodies of water.
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Water rebates conserve money and water
Irrigation systems, toilets, clothes washers, and dishwashers can use a lot of water, and older models don’t necessarily use it efficiently.
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Officer of the Year: Desmond Daniels
Bloomington Police Officer Desmond Daniels is the Optimist Club’s 2023 Officer of the Year and the recipient of the “Respect for Law” Award.
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Don’t miss the fun: Register your National Night Out party
Fun, food and neighborhood friends, National Night Out is an annual favorite.
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Preventing and avoiding blue-green algae blooms
Blue-green algae, Cyanobacteria for those in the know, is common in Minnesota. Most of the time it is harmless.
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City teams up to study pond plants’ effect on water quality
The City is partnering with the University of Minnesota to study how aquatic plants, particularly duckweed, affect Bloomington ponds.
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How to file as a candidate for City Council
Interested in serving your community as an elected official?
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Serve as an election judge
The City is hiring election judges to staff its polling places for the November 7 City and School District election
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What’s important to you for the 2024 City budget?
What City services are most worth the investment in your opinion?