South Hennepin News

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Renew your Medical Assistance or MinnesotaCare to avoid losing coverage.

Regional lifeguard games sharpen skills

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!

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.

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

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

Keep your fish in the bowl

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

Water rebates conserve money and water

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

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