Banner
Title

Home

Learn ...

Sections
Upcoming events
Aug
20

Planning Commission meeting

Thursday, August 20, 2026 - 6–9 p.m.
The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. in the City Council chambers at Civic Plaza.
Aug
22

Solid Waste at Bloomington Farmer's Market

Saturday, August 22, 2026 - 8 a.m.–1 p.m.
Solid Waste staff will have a booth at the Bloomington Farmer's Market on this date. Stop by to learn more about recycling and waste reduction best practices, ask questions, and pick up a free organics recycling kitchen pail.
Aug
22

Vietnamese Community of Minnesota Summer Festival 2026

Saturday, August 22, 2026 - 8 a.m.–9 p.m.
Enjoy one of the biggest and most exciting community events of the summer August 22 and 23 at Dred Scott Park.
Aug
22

Putting Food By at the Pond House

Saturday, August 22, 2026 - 1–4 p.m.
Learn how food was preserved in the 1800s, August 22, 1-4 p.m. at the Pond House.
More upcoming events
Recent news

Mayor’s memo: Cultivating a sustainable forest along Nine Mile Creek

The Nine Mile Creek corridor is without question one of Bloomington’s most treasured natural areas.

Hatch Bloomington Loves Local awards a total of $124,000 to five local businesses

The City of Bloomington has announced the award recipients for the 2026 Hatch Bloomington Loves Local program. A total of $124,000 will be awarded to five small businesses in Bloomington to help strengthen operations, support growth and invest in the community's economic future.

As drought conditions intensify, remember to use water wisely

As of August 4, Bloomington is in an area of moderate drought. However the Mississippi Headwaters, one source of Bloomington’s drinking water, is in severe drought. If drought conditions worsen, the City will implement measures to reduce water consumption, including outdoor watering restrictions.

Xcel Energy testing electricity poles in Bloomington

Xcel Energy will be testing wooden electricity poles in Bloomington over the next couple of weeks.
More news