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Rising home valuation prices in Hennepin County in June 2023 compared to June 2022

By South Hennepin News | Jul 11, 2023

In June 2023, the median sale price of a home in Hennepin County rose by $100 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 67.1%.

Explore the tastes of summer at Bloomington farmers markets

By South Hennepin News report | Jul 10, 2023

Start your weekend with a stop at the Farmers Market running Saturdays through October 14, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Fare for All offers great food savings for everyone

By South Hennepin News report | Jul 10, 2023

Fare for All, a pop-up grocery store that sells packs of fresh produce and frozen meat at up to 40% off retail prices, pops into Bloomington for its monthly visit on Friday, July 21, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., at Creekside Community Center, 9801 Penn Avenue South.

Learning Link Up event returns

By South Hennepin News report | Jul 10, 2023

Bloomington Public Schools, in partnership with the City of Bloomington and others, is bringing back the Learning Link Up resource fair on Saturday, August 12, 12 – 4 p.m., at Kennedy High School, 9701 Nicollet Avenue South.

Dwan Golf Course blooms with care

By South Hennepin News report | Jul 10, 2023

Pauline Wiech, and Anna Miller have been making Dwan Golf course burst with color for the past three summers.

At your service: Two friendly faces you’ll see at Dwan

By South Hennepin News report | Jul 10, 2023

Lesley and Rob Fuglister are quite a dynamic golf duo and regular smiling faces at Bloomington’s Dwan Golf Course.

Bloomington Police Explorers honored for excellence in crime prevention

By South Hennepin News report | Jul 9, 2023

The Bloomington Police Explorers were recognized for their work at the Minnesota Law Enforcement Explorer Association’s 48th annual state conference in Rochester in May.

Meet a firefighter: Robert Weidman

By South Hennepin News report | Jul 9, 2023

Robert Weidman is one of 20 firefighters who were welcomed into the Bloomington Fire Department in April.

Don’t risk a gap in your health insurance

By South Hennepin News report | Jul 9, 2023

Renew your Medical Assistance or MinnesotaCare to avoid losing coverage.

Regional lifeguard games sharpen skills

By South Hennepin News report | Jul 9, 2023

The Bloomington Family Aquatic Center, 201 East 90th Street, will host the 2023 Twin Cities Regional Lifeguard Games on July 30.

BIG wants to help you celebrate!

By South Hennepin News report | Jul 9, 2023

Did you know that you can host parties at Bloomington Ice Garden?

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.