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Hennepin County ranks 72nd highest in Minnesota for per capita government transfer income at $10,860 in 2022

In 2022, residents of Hennepin County received an average of $10,860 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 16th lowest in Minnesota.

By South Hennepin News | Mar 10, 2025

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Hennepin County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 1.3% of income in 2022

By South Hennepin News | Mar 1, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 1.3% of income in Hennepin County, providing an average of $1,203 per capita to residents.

EDA awards $999,256 in grants for economic development projects in Hennepin County in 2023

By South Hennepin News | Jan 20, 2025

In 2023, the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a total of $999,256 in grants for economic development projects in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

U.S. Rep. Craig votes to make it easier for illegal aliens to vote in federal elections

By South Hennepin News | Jul 25, 2024

U.S. Rep. Angie Craig (D-MN) voted against the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, known as the SAVE Act, which would require individuals to provide proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote in federal elections and bar illegal aliens from voting.

Did farm subsidies in cities associated with Hennepin County rise or fall in 2021?

By South Hennepin News | Feb 27, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Hennepin County received $4.5 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

How much did farmers in Hennepin County receive in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021?

By South Hennepin News | Feb 22, 2024

Farms in Hennepin County received $10,144,495 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Save the date: Here and now—Instructions for listening

Join a pop-up activity that will encourage deep listening in the South Loop District on Sunday, July 23, 1 – 7 p.m., at the Old Cedar bridge trailhead, 9898 Old Cedar Avenue South.

Arts in the Parks

Check these Arts in the Parks events happening in July.

Latino Conservation Week festival

Celebrate the cultures that make up the Latino community and the nature that connects us all.

Enjoy public art this summer

There is no shortage of public art in Bloomington. Summer is the perfect time to walk or bike to local murals, sculptures and installations.

Explore the tastes of summer at Bloomington farmers markets

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