Media releases
City’s solar energy practices shine with “SolSmart Gold” designation
If people didn’t already know the City was open for solar business, Bloomington’s new SolSmart Gold designation leaves no doubt. SolSmart Gold cities and counties make it faster, easier and more affordable for homes, organizations and businesses to go solar.Stormwater pond contaminant litigation
The City of Bloomington has filed a federal lawsuit against seven refiners of coal tar for allegedly contaminating numerous stormwater ponds with chemicals called polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs).South Loop Sculpture Call for Art; Sculpture to Enhance South Loop Identity
The City of Bloomington, in partnership with Artistry, invite experienced public artists to submit their qualifications for the design and installation of a unique large-scale sculpture to be strategically placed near the intersection of 24th Avenue South and East 78th Street.City of Bloomington Announces New Parks and Recreation Director
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.Ribbon-cutting Ceremony to Recognize Completion of East Bush Lake Road Westbound Ramp to I-494
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.Bloomington Responds to Ruling Regarding Organized Garbage and Recycling
Bloomington, MN—The Minnesota Court of Appeals ruled today in favor of the City of Bloomington in holding that a proposed charter amendment, intended to halt the City's organized collection system for garbage and recycling, was improper. The court called it "an 'irregular' exercise of the referendum power" and noted that it would "unreasonably enlarge the right of referendum."Celebrate the Completed Wright’s Lake Park Mural
Bloomington, MN – GoodSpace Murals has completed installation of a mural project facing Wright’s Lake Park. The mural was installed on the nearly 500-foot long retaining wall that runs alongside State Highway 77/Cedar Avenue and faces Old Cedar Avenue and Wright’s Lake Park, making it one of – if not the – longest murals in the state. The mural was part of the City of Bloomington’s neighborhood emphasis project and creative placemaking efforts in partnership with Artistry.Bloomington HRA to Open Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) and Project-Based Voucher Waiting Lists November 5-9, 2018
The Bloomington Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) will be accepting applications online for its Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) and Project-Based Voucher waiting lists beginning at 8 a.m. on Monday, November 5, 2018 until 4:30 p.m. on Friday, November 9, 2018.Bloomington Town Hall Forums
In October, the City Council will host town hall forums to discuss topics of interest to the community.New exhibit gives local kids an outlet for immigration fears
Many families feel the direct impact of current political discussions and enforcement directives surrounding immigration. For local children who fear their families will be separated by detainment or deportation, it can be difficult to deal with the resulting anxiety.
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