City of Bloomington
Recent News About City of Bloomington
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Check out Let’s Talk Bloomington
The City is currently seeking feedback on several projects with its online engagement tool, Let’s Talk Bloomington, at blm.mn/letstalk.
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Meet a Bloomington firefighter
Meet Kirsten Willenbring, a firefighter at Station 5, who has served residents for 23 years.
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See Bloomington. Tomorrow. Together. progress online this summer
Hundreds of community members and City staff have been involved in bringing the City’s new five-year strategic plan, Bloomington.
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Learn about the first people of Bloomington and the Minnesota River Valley
In honor of the Dakota, the first people of Bloomington and the Minnesota River Valley, adults and youth of all backgrounds are invited to the 12th annual Dakota Language Camp for an interactive introduction to Dakota language, culture, values and traditions Tuesday – Thursday,
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Make a day of it: Get an inside look at City services at open houses in May
Hands-on fun with Public Works
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Earned sick and safe leave ordinance goes into effect July 2023
A new earned sick and safe leave ordinance affecting employees of Bloomington businesses begins July 1, 2023.
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Expo 2027 decision coming June 21
Bloomington is one of five sites around the world being considered as the location for Expo 2027.
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Honoring 911 public safety telecommunicators
Telecommunicators play a critical role in public safety.
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Mobile Recreation brings fun to Bloomington parks
Bloomington Parks and Recreation is committed to bringing fun to youth 18 years old and younger.
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Outdoor farmers markets coming soon!
Ready, set, shop for the freshest food from local farms.
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Cops and Cones
Celebrate summer with a sweet treat at Cops and Cones June 6, July 11 and August 22, 1 – 2:30 p.m., at Scoops Ice Cream, 7700 West Old Shakopee Road.
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Mayor’s memo: Economic development in Bloomington
You might recall that last fall the City Council approved restructuring the Housing and Redevelopment Authority and the Port Authority in a way that refocused their work to better serve Bloomington’s housing and economic development goals.
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Your street’s storm drain is calling
Have you noticed trash or other debris in your neighborhood storm drains?
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Investing in our community: A look at priorities
Since 2021, hundreds of community members and City staff have worked together to create a five-year strategic plan, a mission to guide the City in cultivating an enduring and remarkable community where people want to be.
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How many companies in cities in Hennepin County received FDA inspections in Q1 2023?
There were 22 companies in cities associated with Hennepin County that received 36 FDA inspections in the first quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.
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How many people moved to Hennepin County in 2019 from the same state?
Hennepin County saw 22,149 people migrate from within the state during 2019, an increase over the previous year, according to the Internal Revenue Service.
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How many people moved to Hennepin County in 2019 from across the U.S.?
Hennepin County saw 14,830 people migrate from across the U.S. during 2019, a decrease from the previous year, according to the Internal Revenue Service.
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How many people moved to Hennepin County in 2019?
Hennepin County saw 37,013 new residents during 2019, a decrease from the previous year, according to the Internal Revenue Service.
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Hennepin County COVID-19 Update: 99.2% of infected residents alive as of Feb. 28
Hennepin County has seen 384,129 COVID-19 cases since the pandemic began.
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Hennepin County COVID-19 Update: 99.2% of infected residents alive as of Feb. 21
Hennepin County has seen 383,364 COVID-19 cases since the pandemic began.