Media releases
Normandale Lake to be Drained to Improve Water Quality
Users of Normandale Lake in Bloomington will notice something different this fall – the water will be gone!ARTBOX Call for Art: Submit your Design for a Utility Box Wrap
Utility box wrapped with art by Jesse Golfis. The City of Bloomington’s Creative Placemaking Commission in partnership with Artistry seeks proposed designs for transforming two common utility boxes in South Loop into creative, exciting, and appealing objects of art that enhance the district’s character and vitality.City of Bloomington to Host Electric Vehicle Ride & Drive at Farmers Market on July 21
The City of Bloomington Sustainability Commission and Midwest EVOLVE will hold an Electric Vehicle Ride & Drive on Saturday, July 21 at the Bloomington Farmers Market. The performance, availability, and environmental advantages of electric vehicles (EVs) will be showcased at the event.Bloomington reaches new heights as a GreenStep City
The City of Bloomington is getting greener. Last year, the City joined the GreenStep Cities program and has already gone from Step 1 to 3—something only three other cities have achieved that quickly. Bloomington was recognized at the annual League of Minnesota Cities conference in June for its accomplishment.Man Pinned Under Car Transported to the Hospital
A 70 year old Bloomington resident was found pinned under his vehicle in the 9800 block of Humboldt Ave S.Bloomington, St. Louis Park receive League of Minnesota Cities City of Excellence Award for Pathways to Policing joint effort
The cities of Bloomington and St. Louis Park were recognized at the League of Minnesota Cities annual conference with a 2018 City of Excellence Award for their Pathways to Policing joint effort.Bloomington Responds to Ruling Regarding Organized Garbage and Recycling; No Change in Collection Services
The Minnesota Supreme Court reversed a decision by the Court of Appeals that upheld the City of Bloomington’s implementation of an organized garbage and recycling program.Call for Creative Spark Applications
The City of Bloomington’s Creative Placemaking Commission in partnership with Artistry seeks Creative Spark project proposals by people who are interested and excited about activating the South Loop district of Bloomington, MNCity of Bloomington looks for resident feedback
The City of Bloomington is inviting residents to participate in The National Citizen Survey™. The survey is designed to provide a baseline of how the city government is serving residents in order to gauge perceptions of the city and make comparisons with peer cities.Bloomington Public Works Open House Saturday, May 19
In celebration of National Public Works Week, the City of Bloomington will host an open house for residents on Saturday, May 19, 9 a.m. to noon, at the Bloomington Public Works Building, 1700 W. 98th Street.
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