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A new mural by visual artist and muralist Mariela Ajras, pictured above, is now complete at the Fenley apartments, 8051 33rd Ave. S., next to Backstory Coffee in Bloomington’s South Loop District.

This election season, Bloomington residents will choose candidates for three city council seats and four school board positions.

BookMother, an independent bookstore and coffee shop concept developed by Bloomington resident and entrepreneur Twila Dang, is the winner of the 2025 Hatch Bloomington business pitch competition.

The pay-as-you-throw system will still charge by garbage cart size, but price gaps could widen so small carts cost less than large ones. A new, lower-priced, every-other-week garbage pickup could also debut for households choosing the smallest cart and producing minimal trash. These proposed updates follow a thorough rate study and resident feedback, aiming to keep service affordable and cut waste. Learn more at letstalk.bloomingtonmn.gov/pay-as-you-throw or 952-563-8760.