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News from June 2023

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Minnesota and U.S. congratulate Serbia on selection as 2027 World Specialized Expo site

By South Hennepin News report | Jun 24, 2023

By now you know: the U.S., specifically Minnesota and Bloomington, did not receive the bid for Expo 2027.

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South Hennepin News area weekly mass times

By South Hennepin News | Jun 24, 2023

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

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Bloomington Launches Website for New Community Amenity Investment Plan

By South Hennepin News report | Jun 24, 2023

The City of Bloomington has officially launched a new website – BloomingtonForward.org – designed to inform residents about a proposed $159 million investment in community amenities that bring residents together and enhance their quality of life.

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Notice of Public Hearing: To Consider Case PL2023-63- Conditional Use Permit

By South Hennepin News report | Jun 23, 2023

The Bloomington Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on June 08, 2023, at 6:00 pm in the Council Chambers at Bloomington Civic Plaza, 1800 W. Old Shakopee Road, Bloomington, MN, or by electronic means as permitted by State law, to consider File #PL202300063, an application by Itton Ramen for a Conditional Use Permit for outdoor seating at an existing restaurant located at 2137 West 80th 1/2 Street, Unit D, Bloomington, MN 55431.

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Inspired By Minnesota Girl's Allergy Scare, Phillips Introduces Bill To Require Allergen Labelling In Medication

By South Hennepin News report | Jun 22, 2023

Rep. Dean Phillips (MN-03) introduced the bipartisan Allergen Disclosure In Non-Food Articles (ADINA) Act. The bill was named in honor of Adina Togal, an 11 year old from Minnesota, who was hospitalized after taking medication with undisclosed allergens.

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Notice of Public Hearing: To Consider Case PL2023-66- Variance to reduce the front yard setback

By South Hennepin News report | Jun 22, 2023

The Bloomington Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on June 22, 2023,at 6:00 PM in the Council Chambers at Bloomington Civic Plaza, 1800 W. Old Shakopee Road, Bloomington, Minnesota, and by electronic means as provided by State law, to consider Case PL2023-64, an application by Valentin Romero for a variance to reduce the front yard setback along W. 81st Street from 30 feet to approximately 19 feet at 8101 Wentworth Avenue South.

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Notice of Public Hearing: To Consider Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 2022-33

By South Hennepin News report | Jun 21, 2023

The Bloomington City Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, June 26, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Bloomington Civic Plaza, 1800 West Old Shakopee Road, Bloomington, Minnesota, 55431, or by electronic means as provided by State law, to consider adoption of an ordinance amendment Ordinance No. 2022-33.

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Notice of Public Hearing: To Consider Case PL2023-68- Comprehensive Plan Amendment

By South Hennepin News report | Jun 20, 2023

The Bloomington Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on June 22, 2023, at 6:00 PM in the Council Chambers at Bloomington Civic Plaza, 1800 W. Old Shakopee Road, Bloomington, Minnesota, and by electronic means as provided by State law, to consider Case PL2023-68, an application by Stuart Companies for a Comprehensive Land Use Guide Plan Amendment to reguide 1801 American Blvd. W. from the Community Commercial to the High-Density land use designation; Rezoning 1801 American Blvd. W. from C-5(PD) Freeway Mixed Use (Planned Development) to RM-100(PD) High-Density Residential (Planned Development); Preliminary and Final Development Plans for a four-story, 99-unit apartment building at 1801 American Blvd. W.

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Notice of Public Hearing: To Consider an Ordinance Approving the Conveyance of City Property

By South Hennepin News report | Jun 20, 2023

The Bloomington City Council will hold a public hearing on Monday June 26, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Bloomington Civic Plaza, 1800 West Old Shakopee Road, Bloomington, Minnesota, 55431, or by electronic means as permitted by State law, to consider an Ordinance approving the conveyance, by quit claim deed, of real property owned by the City within the City of Bloomington, County of Hennepin and as described below:

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South Hennepin News area weekly mass times

By South Hennepin News | Jun 17, 2023

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

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Hennepin County home prices rose in the second half of 2022

By South Hennepin News | Jun 14, 2023

The median sale price of a home sold in the second half of 2022 in Hennepin County rose by $10,100 while total sales decreased by 9.6%.

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Hennepin County home prices fell in Q1

By South Hennepin News | Jun 14, 2023

The median sale price of a home sold in the first quarter of 2023 in Hennepin County fell by $2,500 while total sales decreased by 26.9%.

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Hennepin County home prices rose in 2022

By South Hennepin News | Jun 14, 2023

The median sale price of a home sold in 2022 in Hennepin County rose by $15,000 while total sales increased by 15.7%.

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Bloomington’s new Center for the Arts manager

By South Hennepin News report | Jun 11, 2023

With three degrees, including a master’s degree in the arts, and a decade-long career as a college music professor, Ian Brekke is well-suited for his new role as manager of the Bloomington Center for the Arts (BCA).

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South Hennepin News area weekly mass times

By South Hennepin News | Jun 10, 2023

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

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Welcoming Wednesdays for small business owners

By South Hennepin News report | Jun 10, 2023

Learn about startup and small business resources available in Bloomington in the new series Welcoming Wednesdays.

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June is National Homeownership Month

By South Hennepin News report | Jun 9, 2023

June is National Homeownership Month—a fitting time to note the Bloomington Housing and Redevelopment Authority’s ongoing commitment to help families and individuals achieve their dream of homeownership.

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Eden Prairie-based C. H. Robinson Worldwide earned ‘Corporate Equality Index’ score of 75

By South Hennepin News | Jun 8, 2023

C. H. Robinson Worldwide, which is based in Eden Prairie, earned a score of 75 in a ranking that evaluates the corporate non-discrimination policies based on “sexual orientation” and “gender identity.”

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Outdoor farmers markets are back

By South Hennepin News report | Jun 8, 2023

Enjoy a wonderful summer of fresh food, crafters, music and community with Bloomington’s farmers markets.

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2024 Budget planning underway

By South Hennepin News report | Jun 8, 2023

Summer is the season for grilling out, lake weekends and municipal budget planning.