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Published monthly, the award-winning Bloomington Briefing is mailed to all single-family households and businesses. The June issue 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.
- Council to vote on final tax levy in December
- Mayor’s memo: Celebrate the holidays safely
- Welcoming a new assistant city manager
- Curbside organics recycling coming soon
- Bloomington. Tomorrow. Together.
- New resource center for small-business owners
- Join a board or commission
- Business survey results
- Earth action heroes: Park maintenance crew helps keep the city green
- Holiday garbage and recycling schedule
- How to reduce waste during the holidays
- Get rid of buckthorn
- Bloomington Yesterday: The first fire station
- Residents’ opinions about fire safety remain strong
- Bloomington Police holiday season toy drive
- Flu shot clinic
- Prepare foods safely
- Council adopts Park System Master Plan
- Linus the robot
- High school hockey games at BIG
- Waves of fun at BFAC
- Celebrating Bloomington’s newest mural
- City receives national and state communications awards
- Artistry’s 45th annual members’ juried art exhibition
- Call for art!
- Stay in the know: E-Subscribe updates
- Recognizing veterans
- Vote November 2
- Vote early or absentee
- Mayor’s memo: 2022 preliminary levy approved
- Bloomington. Tomorrow. Together.
- I-494 improvements coming 2023
- What’s developing? New project roundup
- Longtime public health leader retires
- Flu and COVID-19 vaccines
- Expo 2027
- Join the HRA commission
- Earth action heroes: Wild Ones
- Outdoor market open through October 23
- Improving the health of Oxboro Lake
- Only rain down the drain
- Creating community: Tod Pod
- Assistant city attorney receives All-Star award
- 2021 summer experience recap
- Continental Ballet annual Beer and Ballet fundraiser
- New art in South Loop
- A frightfully fun time for the whole family
- Bellinger recognized for service to parks
- Fare for All at Creekside
- Tools of the trade: Ladder truck
- Flu shot clinics
- Driving safely on three-lane roads
- Get to know your fire station
- River Rendezvous returns
- City begins community-based strategic planning
- Mayor’s memo: The 2022 budget process is underway
- City Council passes Just Deeds resolution
- Bloomington’s quality of life, drinking water earn praise in poll
- Ranked choice voting will be used this fall
- PA NAM Corp. to open North American headquarters in Bloomington
- Vote early or absentee
- Learn about local candidates
- Earth Action Heroes: Native prairie keepers
- How to control buckthorn
- Protect water: Adopt a storm drain
- Know your yard waste bag limit
- Where the martagon lilies grow
- In memoriam: Larry Granger
- Attend the Racial Equity Strategic Planning Committee showcase
- Made in the shade: Frog rests
- Old Cedar Avenue bridge: A week of celebration
- Plenty of options for ice time at BIG
- BIG wins big award
- Curtain rising at Schneider Theater
- Remodeling the Black Box Theater
- Find unique items at Creekside Boutique
- Don’t create opportunities for auto theft
- National Night Out a success
- COVID-19 vaccine myth busters
- Save the date: Fire station open houses
- Homeowner permit FAQ
- Bloomington yesterday: Thomas Burnett a hometown hero
- Enjoy art in She Presents and Towards Veracity
- See exhibit Beyond First Impressions
- Songbird finds home in South Loop
- Celebrate new mural at sunset block party
- Bloomington’s first taproom opening
- Mayor’s memo: We’re on our way back
- American Rescue Plan funding update
- Knocking on doors to boost vaccinations
- Veterans’ memorial makes progress
- Learn about the City’s 2022 budget
- Bloomington welcomes next City Clerk
- City Council working on community-based strategic planning
- Meet Nick Kelley
- Ranked choice voting coming soon
- Getting ready for a meadow lawn
- Curbside organics recycling
- What to do about jumping worms
- Organics drop-off sites
- Tips for watering wisely
- At your service: Farmers Market Coordinator Kari Ramstrom
- State figure skating championships coming to BIG
- Bloomington Yesterday: The beginnings of Hyland Park
- Don’t miss Midweek Music and Market
- Step back in time at River Rendezvous
- Bloomington students show they care with 1,000 paper cranes
- Nominations for Human Rights Award open
- JumpStart 2 School provides school supplies
- Let’s talk Bloomington
- Yoga classes returning to Creekside
- Celebrate Pride
- Lock it, don’t lose it
- New Fire Station 4
- Have safe recreational fires
- Give blood, save lives
- Prevent catalytic converter theft
- New South Loop Mural taking shape
- Creative Spark sculptures coming to South Loop
- Bloomington Cultural Arts Support grants benefit community
- Take another look at prairies through photography exhibit
- Chorale resuming in-person rehearsals
- Ranked choice voting begins this fall
- Mayor’s memo: HRA considers entire housing continuum in strategic plan
- New tobacco ordinance for Bloomington
- At your service: Budget Manager Kari Carlson
- Bloomington has a big year for new development
- Council considering sick and safe leave ordinance
- Let’s Talk Bloomington projects: July, 2021
- City welcomes new ice garden manager
- Hayden Grove provides options for seniors
- Earth action heroes: Community gardeners Dave and Marceil Shaughnessy
- Community garden plots offered
- Only rain down the storm drain
- Keep away from algae
- Stopping sewer system slayers
- Permits required for driveway work
- New Fire Station 4 planning underway
- Bloomington Aquatic Center open for fun
- Arts in the Parks date changes
- Become a lifeguard
- Project P.L.A.Y. receives award of excellence
- Sign up for a fall sports league
- Enjoy open skating at BIG
- Farmers Market offers food and fun
- Call for Parks, Arts and Recreation award nominations
- Notable neighbor: Buddy Rocketman Michaelson
- New artboxes coming to South Loop
- Bloomington yesterday: Hotel Sofitel
- See botanical art exhibit
- Park System Master Plan slated for approval
- Giving tribute to LGBTQ+ pride
- Conversion therapy ordinance adopted
- Mike Perron named officer of the year
- Artistry planning to resume live programming
- Learn how to create videos in Teen Video Boot Camp
- Save your vaccine card
- Learn to lead in the Bloomington Leadership Program
- Older adult home and health assistance available
- Interested in homeownership?
- Natural resource restoration underway in river valley
- Carp study and harvest at Normandale Lake
- Keep goldfish out of waterbodies
- Gateway Development District progress
- Maintaining City streets
- Join a City commission or board
- Park System Master Plan framework underway
- Ranked choice voting takes effect in the 2021 election
- City welcomes new community development director
- City partners on business survey
- Earth action hero: John Jaimez
- Removing ash trees with Emerald Ash Borer
- Ecosystem enhancement projects planned for summer
- Yard waste services
- Curbside organics
- Celebrating Pride month in June
- COVID-19 guidelines for outdoor recreation
- Pedestrian safety tips
- Submit veteran photos
- Ensuring equal access to City services
- Notable Neighbors: Mary and Mark Schwartz
- How to protect yourself from carjacking
- Recognizing and remembering police
- Bloomington Police debut data dashboard
- At your service: Jason Raabe
- Tennis anyone? Sign up for City leagues
- Make waves with your workout at BFAC
- Swimming safely and socially distant at BFAC
- Artist spotlight: Christopher E. Harrison
- Tour South Loop art with free app
- Bloomington yesterday: Met Center sign
- Experience Urban Abstract exhibit
- Enjoy new and updated trail areas
- Planning for the future of Bloomington parks
- Celebrating Volunteer Appreciation Week
- At your service: Barb Wolff
- The making of a COVID-19 vaccine clinic
- Recognizing Bloomington Public Health staff
- Bob Carr retiring from BIG
- Spring opening at Dwan Golf Course
- Earth action heroes: Goats gobble up buckthorn
- Help Bloomington celebrate Earth Day
- Going from turf grass to meadow lawns
- New yard waste bag limits and FAQ
- 2021 Bloomington summer experience
- Continental Ballet classes offered
- Hyland Greens changes
- Crime prevention coordinator receives award for excellence
- Recognizing 911 dispatchers
- Have safe recreational fires
- Notable neighbor: Imam Mohamed Omar
- Consider pool and fence requirements
- Enjoy Bloomington parks
- COVID-19 vaccinations underway at the City
- Why it is important to get vaccinated
- Curbing COVID-19 fatigue
- Motor Vehicle service options nearby
- Development in South Loop for seniors
- Property valuation notices on the way
- At your service: Danielle Birkhofer
- Council invests in neighborhoods
- City awards grants to local nonprofits
- Parks and Rec program sign-up opens April
- A snowy scene
- Earth action hero: Katrina Moberg
- Prevent spring flooding around your home
- Artistry presents Unfurled art exhibit
- Park System Master Plan reviewed
- When to wear a mask outdoors
- We want to hear from you
- Changes coming to Curbside Cleanup in 2022
- Creative Sparks applications due in March
- Creekside set to reopen in 2021
- Rental assistance during COVID-19
- Traffic projects finishing at I-35W and 106th Street
- Chief Potts retires
- Save the date: 2021 State of the City
- Earth action hero: Clara von Dohlen
- Keep storm drains free of ice and snow
- How organics recycling becomes compost
- Organics recycling at City facilities
- Virtual home energy visits available
- Grants available for eco-friendly garden and landscape projects
- Vaccine for COVID-19 coming to Bloomington
- Remembering friends and family lost to COVID-19
- Stay vigilant to curb COVID-19 in the community
- How to care for cloth face masks
- COVID-19 dashboard improved
- Bloomington yesterday
- What to do during a traffic stop
- Calling all seniors 55 and up!
- Free tax prep help
- Loaves and Fishes has a new location
- Bloomington pioneers and changemakers
- City Council approves 2021 budget
- Ranked choice voting passed: Now what?
- COVID-19: How big is your social bubble?
- How were CARES funds used in Bloomington?
- Volunteer group aims to create local tribute to veterans
- CBAC wraps up its work
- City Council changes meeting start time
- Earth action hero: Sustainability Commissioner Deanna White
- Snowplowing service rankings increase
- Sustainability progress made in 2020
- How to recycle your tree
- Energy assistance programs available
- At your service: Marie Sharah
- Bloomington Police team up with Meals on Wheels
- Police deliver Thanksgiving meals
- Tools of the trade: Mini-pumper
- Importance of exercise
- Bloomington yesterday: Dome whirl by the sledding hill
- New trail promotes accessibility
- Parks and Rec summer information coming
- Fit for winter: Tips for exercising
- Book a park shelter
- Register for summer softball
- Take a hike and find some fun