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News from 2023

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I-494 construction starting this summer

By South Hennepin News report | May 12, 2023

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

By South Hennepin News report | May 10, 2023

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

By South Hennepin News report | May 9, 2023

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

By South Hennepin News report | May 9, 2023

The small business center advisory committee has driven community engagement efforts on this project.

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Check out Let’s Talk Bloomington

By South Hennepin News report | May 8, 2023

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

By South Hennepin News report | May 8, 2023

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

By South Hennepin News report | May 8, 2023

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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Hennepin County home sales in week ending May 6

By South Hennepin News | May 7, 2023

There were 57 reported residential sales in Hennepin County in the week ending May 6, according to BlockShopper.com.

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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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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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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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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.