City of Bloomington
Recent News About City of Bloomington
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Mark your calendar for these summer events
Neighborhood fun: Register now for National Night Out
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Health services close to home
Did you know that Bloomington Public Health offers free or discounted services to eligible Bloomington, Edina and Richfield residents all year round?
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Mental health support is only a call, text or chat away
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and Bloomington Public Health wants you to know help is available for people you care about—family, friends, neighbors—who have mental illness.
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Be green: Save water and money
In 2020 alone, Bloomington residents and businesses used 3.4 billion gallons of water.
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Monthly pick-up of reusable and recyclable bulky items has begun
The City has partnered with Better Futures to collect certain bulky reusable and recyclable items curbside with the goal of reducing the amount of waste going to landfills.
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City to consider lowering speed limits
To keep neighborhoods safe and vibrant, the City is considering recommendations to lower speed limits from 30 miles per hour to 25 miles per hour on neighborhood streets.
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Employers will be required to provide earned sick and safe leave
A new ordinance requiring Bloomington employers to provide their employees earned sick and safe leave takes effect July 1.
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Bloomington Fire Department evolves: Building a stronger response team
The Bloomington Fire Department (BFD) welcomed 20 new full-time firefighters in April.
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Minnesota Supreme Court Decision Regarding Ranked Choice Voting: No Change in Municipal Elections
The Minnesota Supreme Court issued a decision in a case regarding a proposed charter amendment related to ranked choice voting in Bloomington.
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City of Bloomington Seeks Resident Feedback
The City of Bloomington is inviting residents to participate in The National Community Survey™.
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1 gas station in cities throughout Hennepin County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending May 20
The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Hennepin County was found at one gas station in the week ending May 20, according to GasBuddy.com.
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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Hennepin County in week ending May 20?
The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Hennepin County was found at one gas station in the week ending May 20, according to GasBuddy.com.
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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Hennepin County in week ending May 20?
The lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Hennepin County was found at one gas station in the week ending May 20, according to GasBuddy.com.
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Cheapest e85 gas in cities across Hennepin County in week ending May 20
The lowest price of e85 gas in cities throughout Hennepin County was found at one gas station in the week ending May 20, according to GasBuddy.com.
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1 gas station in cities throughout Hennepin County had the cheapest e15 gas in week ending May 20
The lowest price of e15 gas in cities throughout Hennepin County was found at one gas station in the week ending May 20, according to GasBuddy.com.
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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Hennepin County in week ending May 20?
The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Hennepin County was found at one gas station in the week ending May 20, according to GasBuddy.com.
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I-494 construction starting this summer
Planning for I-494: Airport to Highway 169 improvements was completed in 2022. Construction on the first project to implement the vision begins this summer.
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Notable neighbor: For Edward Adamski life is good
Making friends comes easily to Edward Adamski, a 95-year-old World War II Navy veteran who is always up for a game of cards or giving people rides to appointments or to run errands.
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Volunteer to help Bloomington seniors
Help your older neighbors take care of the homes they love. Senior Community Services’ Household and Outdoor Maintenance (HOME) program is recruiting volunteers for spring clean-up, summer lawn mowing, gardening, weeding, minor home repairs and painting projects, and technology support for local seniors.
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Small business center underway
The small business center advisory committee has driven community engagement efforts on this project.