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Analysis: Hennepin County effective property tax rates outpaced the national average in Q2 2023

By South Hennepin News | Jul 9, 2023

Property owners in Hennepin County paid 1.2% of the value of their homes in property taxes in the second quarter of 2023, which is more than 1.1 times the national average, according to the real estate analysis posted by South Hennepin News.

Falling home valuations in Hennepin County in first half of 2023

By South Hennepin News | Jul 9, 2023

The median sale price of a home sold in the first half of 2023 in Hennepin County fell by $10,000, while total sales decreased by 50.4%.

Falling home valuations in Hennepin County in Q2 2023

By South Hennepin News | Jul 9, 2023

The median sale price of a home sold in the second quarter of 2023 in Hennepin County fell by $3,000, while total sales decreased by 64.2%.

Tips for proper battery disposal

By South Hennepin News report | Jul 8, 2023

Rechargeable batteries contain toxic metals and can’t be placed in home trash or recycling carts.

Keep your fish in the bowl

By South Hennepin News report | Jul 8, 2023

Don’t dump unwanted goldfish or other aquarium fish in outside bodies of water.

Water rebates conserve money and water

By South Hennepin News report | Jul 8, 2023

Irrigation systems, toilets, clothes washers, and dishwashers can use a lot of water, and older models don’t necessarily use it efficiently.

Officer of the Year: Desmond Daniels

By South Hennepin News report | Jul 8, 2023

Bloomington Police Officer Desmond Daniels is the Optimist Club’s 2023 Officer of the Year and the recipient of the “Respect for Law” Award.

Don’t miss the fun: Register your National Night Out party

By South Hennepin News report | Jul 8, 2023

Fun, food and neighborhood friends, National Night Out is an annual favorite.

Hennepin County home sales in week ending July 1

By South Hennepin News | Jul 8, 2023

There were 432 reported residential sales in Hennepin County in the week ending July 1, according to BlockShopper.com.

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South Hennepin News area weekly mass times

By South Hennepin News | Jul 8, 2023

The following parishes in the South Hennepin News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Preventing and avoiding blue-green algae blooms

By South Hennepin News report | Jul 7, 2023

Blue-green algae, Cyanobacteria for those in the know, is common in Minnesota. Most of the time it is harmless.

City teams up to study pond plants’ effect on water quality

By South Hennepin News report | Jul 7, 2023

The City is partnering with the University of Minnesota to study how aquatic plants, particularly duckweed, affect Bloomington ponds.

How to file as a candidate for City Council

By South Hennepin News report | Jul 7, 2023

Interested in serving your community as an elected official?

Serve as an election judge

By South Hennepin News report | Jul 7, 2023

The City is hiring election judges to staff its polling places for the November 7 City and School District election

What’s important to you for the 2024 City budget?

By South Hennepin News report | Jul 7, 2023

What City services are most worth the investment in your opinion?

Bloomington Forward: Investing in our community

By South Hennepin News report | Jul 6, 2023

Bloomington needs to continue making investments in community amenities that bring residents together and enhance their quality of life.

Mayor’s memo: Employers now required to provide earned sick and safe leave

By South Hennepin News report | Jul 6, 2023

Bloomington’s earned sick and safe leave ordinance takes effect this month.

Legislative update

By South Hennepin News report | Jul 6, 2023

The state legislature had a productive session this year. In addition to approving Bloomington City Council’s request to allow Bloomington voters to weigh in on a half-cent local option sales tax many other legislative decisions will have an impact in Bloomington.