News
Stories are in reverse chronological order.
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Updated: December 10 -
Minnesota came in third in the race to host Expo 2023 (The World’s Fair) after the Bureau of International Expositions General Assembly voted on three sites—Bloomington, MN, U.S.; Lodz, Poland and Buenos Aires, Argentina—in Paris on November 15. Buenos Aires, Argentina won the rights to host the event. Learn more » -
Updated: November 26 -
A long-awaited access point to I-494—the new westbound on-ramp at East Bush Lake Road—will be open to drivers soon. The on-ramp will relieve traffic problems in the Normandale Lake area, Bloomington’s western gateway, and help ease congestion at the TH 100/I-494 interchange. Learn more » -
Updated: November 26 -
Does the cold weather make you long for the days of grilling out and playing at the park in the sun? Learn more » -
Updated: November 26 -
Keep yourself warm this winter with thoughts of summer days spent on the softball field. Learn more » -
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Updated: November 26 -
A usual morning for Crime Prevention Specialist Katie Chase includes reviewing the police call log from the day before to identify trends and reaching out to neighborhood block captains to talk about what’s happening and provide crime prevention tips. Learn more » -
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Updated: November 26 -
Half of all home heating fires occur in December, January or February. Learn more » -
Updated: November 26 -
Deputy Chief of Engineering and Operations Tim Barrett has been in his current position for nearly three months and a Bloomington Firefighter for 13 years. Learn more » -
Updated: November 26 -
This fall, Mike Fossum received the Conrad Rettmer Award for Commissioners from the Minnesota Chapter of the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO). Learn more »