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Published monthly, the award-winning Bloomington Briefing is mailed to all single-family households and businesses. Each June, the newsletter includes two special inserts: the City's annual Corporate Report to the Community and Water Quality Report.
If you are interested in obtaining a back issue, contact the Communications Division.
- Bloomington ranks 6 of 20 most arts-vibrant communities in the nation
- Creative placemaking expanding citywide
- The latest on Bloomington. Tomorrow. Together.
- Mayor’s memo: Moving Bloomington Forward
- Notable Neighbor: Matt Eicheldinger
- Property valuation notices on the way
- Discover business resources at Welcoming Wednesdays
- Welcome to Bloomington encourages new residents to engage
- Learn about Just Deeds
- The evolution of the HRA
- Lottery enrollment opening for popular programs for youth
- Calling theater enthusiasts: Ushers needed
- Help build Bloomington’s urban forest, plant a tree
- Interested in cards? Creekside’s got game!
- Need fee assistance to join Parks and Rec opportunities?
- Meet a Bloomington Firefighter
- At your service: Mike Kalis, assistant maintenance superintendent
- You’re invited! Police vs. Fire in hockey match
- Bloomington WIC provides access to good nutrition
- Mayor’s memo: HRA receives nearly $3.2 million in grant for new program
- City earns top rating in building equitable workplaces
- Bloomington Forward engagement
- Mayor’s memo: HRA receives nearly $3.2 million in grant for new program
- Thanks for your service Patrick Martin, former council member
- Employers are required to provide earned sick and safe time
- New Bloomington Business Connections launches February 28
- New facade improvement program offers funds for revitalization
- New program welcomes and engages new residents
- Vote in the presidential nomination primary
- Get to know your options for disposing of large items
- Expanded energy rebates available
- Where you place your garbage cart matters
- Stormwater team works through the freeze
- Meet a firefighter: Nicholas Jonas
- At your service: Michelle Lincoln
- Consider CPR training during American Heart Month
- Let’s Talk Bloomington!
- Smith Park offers new challenge-style playground
- Seasonal jobs for all interests
- Plant a tree and grow the urban canopy
- Get empowered with senior safety 101
- Fee assistance available
- Notable Neighbor: Tynika Smith
- Seniors, need a little help at home?
- Bloomington Pioneers and Changemakers
- Meet your council members
- Mayor’s memo: Next steps for Bloomington Forward
- Public art installed at new South Loop community garden
- Welcome to Bloomington program launches
- City Council approves final 2024 budget
- BPD launches innovative mental health pilot program
- Earth Action Hero: Appletree Condo Association growing deep roots
- Sign up for curbside organics recycling and get free compostable bags
- Curbside Cleanup happening in 2024
- BPD welcomes new Deputy Chief Damon Bitney
- Thank you, Deputy Chief Jeff Giles
- Meet a firefighter: Mamie Ruhmann
- Chief Booker T. Hodges honored with 2023 William H. Spurgeon award
- Notable neighbor (to the north): Liz Olney
- Country Music Jam Thursdays
- Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a date night at BIG
- Bloomington students recognized as Young Builders and Designers
- Bloomington Yesterday: Elementary schools
- Call for exhibitors: Baby Resource Fair
- Let your voice be heard with BCAT
- Winter Fete offers free open skate and more
- Bloomington voters elect council, approve local option sales tax
- Mayor’s memo: Council to vote on final 2024 budget this month
- City and mayor recognized as innovators
- Community Development offices under construction, access services online
- What’s developing
- Bloom in Bloomington applications open for 2024
- In memoriam: Lyle Berg
- Speed limit changes ahead for local streets
- Meet your Bloomington Firefighters: Kris Kauffman
- Stay healthy and safe this winter
- Prevent food waste when planning for a feast
- Holiday recycling do’s and don’ts
- Tips for extra recycling
- Christmas tree pickup
- 2023-2024 Outdoor skating rinks and warming houses
- Enjoy a New Year’s Eve open skate
- Have some seasonal fun at Winter Fete
- Check out a winter movie at Creekside
- And the award goes to: Jessica Martinez
- Get in the spirit with Bloomington’s winter lights tour
- Lions Club donates $25,000 toward park improvements
- Snow emergency basics
- Cast your votes on Election Day November 7
- Investing in our community
- Bloomington’s safety and the economy score well in local poll
- Know before you grow: Home-growing cannabis safely
- New program offers entrepreneurs expert guidance
- Small Business Saturday: Shop local, love local
- Earth Action Hero: It takes a family
- Thanksgiving holiday solid waste collection schedule
- Have you herd? Goats help remove invasive plants
- Serve on a commission
- Fire Station 4 opens with a look ahead
- Home fire safety surveys all about keeping people safe
- Surprised by generosity, Bloomington Police take new approach to holiday giving
- Shop safe this holiday season
- Stay in the know: E-Subscribe
- Lights, cameras, register for the holiday lights tour
- ‘Tis the season to give uniquely and support locally
- U.S. Midwestern Sectional Singles and U.S. Ice Dance Final
- BIG Winter Skate School welcomes all
- BIG Skate School Coffee Club
- City welcomes new community outreach and engagement manager
- Bloomington Forward: Investing in our community
- Mayor’s memo: Revitalizing the Old Shakopee Road and Old Cedar Avenue intersection
- Small business development efforts continue to grow
- What’s developing in Bloomington
- Ready to refine your leadership skills?
- Help plan the 2024 budget
- City participates in Resilient Communities Project
- Protect yourself and others from the flu
- Turn in unused prescription drugs for safe disposal
- Attend a fire station open house for a fun Saturday
- Bust buckthorn
- Why wish-cycling does more harm than good
- Thrills await on the Trick-or-Treat Trail
- High school hockey gears up at BIG
- Family-friendly fun: MEA movie matinee at Creekside
- Find local goods at the winter Farmers Market
- Registration open for veterans appreciation event
- Recreational cannabis and your health
- Community strategic plan moves forward
- Mayor’s memo: Bloomington Forward
- Share your priorities for the 2024 budget
- Strive for success with the Bloomington Leadership Program
- Submit your veteran photos
- Recreational cannabis and your health
- FYI: Fence building guidelines
- Learn more at candidate forums
- Bloomington Forward: A commitment to quality living
- How to control buckthorn
- 2023 Citywide recycling drop-off
- Your storm drain needs you!
- Properly dispose of yard waste
- National Night Out nears four decades in Bloomington
- BPD explorers program applications now being accepted
- Meet a firefighter: Leon Chambers III
- BPD participates in Faith and Blue
- Suicide prevention and awareness
- Step up your morning: Creekside Walking Club
- Board games, anyone?
- Learn more about Bloomington history at River Rendezvous
- Welcoming new Bloomington Chorale artistic director
- “Putnam County Spelling Bee” comes to Schneider Theater
- City’s first Juneteenth celebration a success
- All seven city council seats up for election this year
- Ranked choice voting: how it works
- Serve as an election judge
- Mayor’s memo: No Expo, but Bloomington’s future is bright
- Employers are required to provide earned sick and safe leave
- Bloomington Forward: investing in our community
- Bloom in Bloomington internships are underway
- Roadwork has begun: i-35W and i-494
- Free business consulting available
- 2024 budget: we want to hear from you
- City recognized with Sustainable City Award
- Full speed ahead for electric vehicle infrastructure planning
- Do curbside plastic recyclables get recycled?
- Baby gear swap August 20
- Bloomington Police Department turns 70
- Meet a firefighter: Joe Zinniel
- Have safe recreational fires
- Enjoy a sweet treat at Cops and Cones
- Prevent auto theft
- Last days of Midweek Music and Market
- Programs at Creekside
- Summer Fete provides fun and fireworks
- Have fun in sun with Bloomington aquatics
- Learn social dances and have fun
- Skate School offers a whole lot of fun
- Learn about Bloomington’s indigenous history
- Bloomington yesterday: Civic Plaza turns 20
- Mark your calendar: Bloomington pride celebration
- Bloomington and Izumi celebrate 30 years as sister cities
- Omar Bonderud Award nominations
- Submit photos of veterans
- Bloomington Forward: Investing in our community
- Mayor’s memo: Employers now required to provide earned sick and safe leave
- Legislative update
- Small business center coming soon
- Tips for home and yard improvements
- How to file as a candidate for City Council
- Serve as an election judge
- What’s important to you for the 2024 City budget?
- City teams up to study pond plants’ effect on water quality
- Preventing and avoiding blue-green algae blooms
- Tips for proper battery disposal
- Keep your fish in the bowl
- Water rebates conserve money and water
- Officer of the Year: Desmond Daniels
- Don’t miss the fun: Register your National Night Out party
- Bloomington Police Explorers honored for excellence in crime prevention
- Meet a firefighter: Robert Weidman
- Don’t risk a gap in your health insurance
- Regional lifeguard games sharpen skills
- BIG wants to help you celebrate!
- Fare for All offers great food savings for everyone
- Learning Link Up event returns
- Dwan Golf Course blooms with care
- At your service: Two friendly faces you’ll see at Dwan
- Explore the tastes of summer at Bloomington farmers markets
- Save the date: Here and now—Instructions for listening
- Arts in the Parks
- Latino Conservation Week festival
- Enjoy public art this summer