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Updated: December 18 -
Getting an A is an excellent mark, but for a city a triple-A rating is even better. Learn more » -
Updated: December 18 -
In November, the City Council approved utility rate increases that will add up to a monthly increase of $2.83 for the average user. Learn more » -
Updated: December 18 -
A long-awaited access point to I-494—the new westbound on-ramp at East Bush Lake Road—is now open to drivers. Learn more » -
Updated: December 18 -
At last fall’s town hall forums, residents submitted nearly 240 questions for City Councilmembers and staff to answer. Learn more » -
Updated: December 18 -
As part of the City Council, I regularly have discussions that affect residents, businesses and organizations in Bloomington. Learn more » -
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Updated: December 18 -
Here’s a forecast for fun: Take the chill out of one week of winter. Learn more » -
Updated: December 17 -
Officials from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) confirmed this morning that the Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) for the Minnesota Valley State Trail is complete and the record of decision signed. This action provides the green light to award the contract for construction of the first segment of the State Trail. The first segment of the trail will be constructed in 2019 and 2020 on city-owned land between Lyndale Avenue and the Xcel Energy powerline corridor. Learn more » -
Updated: December 14 -
Bloomington City Manager Jamie Verbrugge has selected Ann Kattreh to be Bloomington’s new Parks and Recreation Director. Kattreh comes to Bloomington from the city of Edina where she has directed the parks and recreation department since 2012. She has been with the Edina organization for 26 years, where she began as a special events coordinator at Edinborough Park and Centennial Lakes Park in 1992. Learn more »