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News from May 2023

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Learn about the first people of Bloomington and the Minnesota River Valley

By South Hennepin News | May 7, 2023

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

By South Hennepin News report | May 7, 2023

Hands-on fun with Public Works

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Earned sick and safe leave ordinance goes into effect July 2023

By South Hennepin News report | May 7, 2023

A new earned sick and safe leave ordinance affecting employees of Bloomington businesses begins July 1, 2023.

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55.5 percent of Hennepin County students failed the Science portion of the MCA in 2021-2022 school year

By South Hennepin News | May 6, 2023

55.5 percent of Hennepin County students failed the Science portion of the MCA test in the 2021-2022 school year, according to the Minnesota Department of Education.

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South Hennepin News area weekly mass times

By South Hennepin News | May 6, 2023

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

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Expo 2027 decision coming June 21

By South Hennepin News report | May 6, 2023

Bloomington is one of five sites around the world being considered as the location for Expo 2027.

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Mobile Recreation brings fun to Bloomington parks

By South Hennepin News report | May 6, 2023

Bloomington Parks and Recreation is committed to bringing fun to youth 18 years old and younger.

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Honoring 911 public safety telecommunicators

By South Hennepin News report | May 6, 2023

Telecommunicators play a critical role in public safety.

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Hennepin County: How many students failed the MCA Reading test in 2021-2022?

By South Hennepin News | May 5, 2023

47.6 percent of Hennepin County students failed the Reading portion of the MCA test in the 2021-2022 school year, according to the Minnesota Department of Education.

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Outdoor farmers markets coming soon!

By South Hennepin News report | May 5, 2023

Ready, set, shop for the freshest food from local farms.

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Cops and Cones

By South Hennepin News report | May 5, 2023

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

By South Hennepin News report | May 5, 2023

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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Test expectations: How many Hennepin County students failed to meet the Math MCA expectations in 2021-2022?

By South Hennepin News | May 4, 2023

54.9 percent of Hennepin County students failed the Math portion of the MCA test in the 2021-2022 school year, according to the Minnesota Department of Education.

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Your street’s storm drain is calling

By South Hennepin News report | May 4, 2023

Have you noticed trash or other debris in your neighborhood storm drains?

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Investing in our community: A look at priorities

By South Hennepin News report | May 4, 2023

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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Did Dakota County students fail or pass their 2021-2022 MCA Science tests?

By South Hennepin News | May 3, 2023

54.7 percent of Dakota County students failed the Science portion of the MCA test in the 2021-2022 school year, according to the Minnesota Department of Education.

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46.3 percent of Dakota County students failed the Reading portion of the MCA in 2021-2022 school year

By South Hennepin News | May 2, 2023

46.3 percent of Dakota County students failed the Reading portion of the MCA test in the 2021-2022 school year, according to the Minnesota Department of Education.

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950 homes sold in Hennepin County with a median home sale price of $381,053 in April 2023

By South Hennepin News | May 1, 2023

These are the top 100 home sales for Hennepin County in April 2023, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Home prices in Hennepin County during April 2023 fell compared to the same period in 2022

By South Hennepin News | May 1, 2023

In April 2023, the median sale price of a home in Hennepin County fell by $3,000 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 53.5%.

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Dakota County: How many students failed the MCA Math test in 2021-2022?

By South Hennepin News | May 1, 2023

52.9 percent of Dakota County students failed the Math portion of the MCA test in the 2021-2022 school year, according to the Minnesota Department of Education.