2025 USA Wheelchair Softball World Series

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2025 USA Wheelchair Softball World Series

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Starts Thursday, August 14, 2025 - 8 a.m.–6 p.m.
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Experience an unforgettable weekend of elite competition, community spirit, and adaptive sports excellence featuring top teams from across the country, including the reigning national champions, the Minnesota Rolling Twins!  

Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute, part of Allina Health, is hosting the 2025 USA Wheelchair Softball World Series August 14-16, 2025 at Mall of America®. The North parking lot at MOA will be transformed into five wheelchair softball diamonds. 

Courage Kenny has enjoyed a long and successful history in wheelchair softball, boasting an impressive 22 national championships over the years. The tournament will be a lively, competitive event showcasing 300+ athletes playing in more than 70 games over three days. 

EVENT SCHEDULE

Thursday - August 14, 2025

  • 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.: Double Elimination Bracket games (Fields 1-4)
  • 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.: Fine Design 2025 World Series Merchandise Shop (Central Event Zone)
  • 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.: Concessions - Excelsior Masonic Lodge (Central Event Zone)
  • 4 – 5:30 p.m.: Military / Veteran Clinic, Scrimmage, Chair Fitting (Field 5)
  • 5:30 – 7 p.m.: Military / Veterans Showcase Game (Field 5)

Friday - August 15, 2025

  • 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.: Single Elimination Bracket games (Fields 1-4)
  • 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.: Fine Design 2025 World Series Merchandise Shop (Central Event Zone)
  • 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.: Vendor Village (Vendor Village)
  • 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. Concessions - Excelsior Masonic Lodge (Central Event Zone)
  • 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.: Minnesota Twins Youth Clinic (Field 5)
  • 1 – 2:30 p.m.: Bloomington Parks and Recreation All Abilities Open Play (Wright’s Lake Park)
  • 4 – 5:30 p.m.: USA Game (Field 5)
  • 5:30 – 7 p.m.: Women’s Game (Field 5)

Saturday - August 16, 2025

  • 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.: Bracket Games and Championship Games (Fields 1-5)
  • 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.: Fine Design 2025 World Series Merchandise Shop (Central Event Zone)
  • 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.: Vendor Village (Vendor Village)
  • 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. Concessions - Excelsior Masonic Lodge (Central Event Zone)
  • 1 p.m.: Championship Games (Fields 2-3)

Bonus Events
  • Friday, August 15, 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
    • The Minnesota Twins Community Fund is hosting a Youth Baseball and Softball Clinic on Field 5 at Mall of America Fields. Athletes of all abilities are invited to learn fundamentals like hitting, throwing and fielding in a fun, supportive environment. This free event is for youth ages 6–16. Registration is required and the deadline to sign up is August 8.
  • Friday, August 15, 1–3 p.m.
    • Bloomington Parks and Recreation is hosting the All Abilities Open Play event at nearby Wright's Lake Park, 8501 17th Ave. S. This free event is your opportunity to try adaptive recreation offerings like pickleball, enjoy yard games including cornhole and gaga ball, and learn more about Bloomington’s adaptive recreation programs. No registration required. 

The City of Bloomington is a proud sponsor of the 2025 USA Wheelchair Softball World Series.

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2025 MTCF Youth Softball and Baseball Clinic

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2025 MTCF Youth Softball and Baseball Clinic

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Friday, August 15, 2025 - 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
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Join the Minnesota Twins Community Fund (MTCF) for a free, inclusive youth baseball and softball clinic during the 2025 USA Wheelchair Softball World Series

This event is open to athletes of all abilities and teaches fundamentals like hitting, throwing and fielding in a fun, supportive environment. 

Please bring a glove, water and any personal items your ballplayer may need. If your athlete needs one-on-one assistance, please bring a PCA, parent or guardian. For sports wheelchair requests, contact Romaus at romaus.mesa@allina.com

  • When: Friday, August 15, 2025, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
  • Where: Mall of America Fields, 2100 Lindau Ln, Bloomington, MN 55425
  • Who: Participants 6 – 16 years of age
  • Fee: FREE
  • Registration and full event details: Click here
    • Registration Deadline: August 8, 2025
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The City of Bloomington is a proud sponsor of the 2025 USA Wheelchair Softball World Series being held August 14-16 at Mall of America Fields.

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Blue-green algae bloom detected at Penn Lake

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Blue-green algae bloom detected at Penn Lake

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A recent water sample from Penn Lake confirmed the presence of a blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) bloom, which can pose health risks to people and pets. 

Residents and lake visitors should:

  • Avoid direct contact with lake water that appears green, scummy or foul-smelling.
  • Keep pets out of the water and prevent them from drinking from the lake.
  • Rinse off thoroughly with clean water if contact occurs.

Blue-green algae can produce toxins that may cause skin irritation, nausea, or more serious health effects if ingested. Children and pets are especially vulnerable.

For more information and updates, visit the Nine Mile Creek Watershed District’s alert page.

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Nine Mile Creek Corridor Renewal Project Open House

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Nine Mile Creek Corridor Renewal Project Open House

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Tuesday, August 12, 2025 - 5–6:30 p.m.
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Review and learn more about proposed improvements to Moir Park including playground concepts, a new open-air park shelter building, reimagined disc golf course and more. 

You’ll also get an update on design details for the natural resources restoration in the Nine Mile Creek corridor. 


If you can't attend in person, on August 12 information will be posted at Let's Talk Bloomington giving you a chance to review concepts and provide feedback. 

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For more project details, visit bloomingtonforward.org/9mile.  Email questions to forward@bloomingtonmn.gov.

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Public Health at Plant-A-Plant

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Public Health at Plant-A-Plant

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Tuesday, July 29, 2025 - 10–11 a.m.
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Centennial Lakes Park General Manager
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Bloomington Public Health serves the communities of Bloomington, Edina and Richfield. 
 

Bloomington Public Health Staff from the Statewide Health Improvement Partnership program will be providing resources on healthy eating at Plant-A-Plant hosted by the City of Edina.  

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Maetzold Amphitheater

Public Health tabling at Oasis for Youth's 15th Birthday

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Public Health tabling at Oasis for Youth's 15th Birthday

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Saturday, July 26, 2025 - 12–3 p.m.
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Public Health Division

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We're celebrating with Oasis for Youth on 15 years of serving the community! Visit the Public Health table during the first half of the celebration to meet staff, learn more about the work we do, get resources, and stay up to date on public health information. While we will be there until 3pm, the party goes until 6pm - hope to see you there!

Preserve the Harvest: A Pickling Workshop to Reduce Food Waste

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Preserve the Harvest: A Pickling Workshop to Reduce Food Waste

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Saturday, August 9, 2025 - 10–11:30 a.m.
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In partnership with the Stop Food Waste Challenge, join Solid Waste staff for an introductory workshop on quick-pickling vegetables!

  • Bring your own produce from home to pickle.
    • Think cucumbers, carrots, green beans, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, etc.
    • You can even pick up produce at the Bloomington Farmers Market before the workshop!
  • Gain hands-on experience prepping a jar of produce for pickling and measuring pickling solution.
  • Participants will be provided with two jars, seasoning, and pickling solution.

RSVP required. Please register at blm.mn/pickle no later than August 5. Class space is limited to 20.

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Join the Stop Food Waste Challenge now through August 31st.

Thie Stop Food Waste Challenge is a free, online challenge that runs for the month of August. Learn how your small actions can fight climate change and save you money on groceries. Join the Bloomington team today at blm.mn/join-challenge.

All Abilities Open Play

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All Abilities Open Play

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Friday, August 15, 2025 - 1–3 p.m.
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Join Bloomington Parks and Recreation for FREE fun and games coinciding with the 2025 Wheelchair Softball World Series

Try adaptive recreation offerings like pickleball, enjoy yard games including cornhole and gaga ball, and learn more about Bloomington’s adaptive recreation programs. 

Where: Wright's Lake Park, 8501 17th Ave. S.
When: Friday, August 15, 1-3 p.m.
Who: Open to all ages and abilities!
Fee: Free. No registration required. 


Get more details about adaptive recreation and find programs that are just right for you at blm.mn/adaptive-programs

 

Celebrando las Fiestas Patrias (Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month)

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Celebrando las Fiestas Patrias (Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month)

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Sunday, September 21, 2025 - 3–9 p.m.
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Bloomington Central Station Park

¡Evento gratuito y para toda la familia! Celebra las diversas celebraciones de independencia y la cultura de México, y el Mes Nacional de la Herencia Hispana.

  • Miguel Ángel Fernández interpretará himnos nacionales;
  • Bandas como Los Parranderos y la banda de Chinelos;
  • Presentaciones de música y danza;
  • Camiones de comida;
  • ¡Actividades para niños, un toro mecánico, pintacaritas ¡y mucho más!

Presentado por Gilberto Díaz, Luro Boots. Patrocinado en parte por Creative Placemaking de la Ciudad de Bloomington.

 

Free, family friendly event! Celebrate the various celebrations of independence and culture of Mexico and National Hispanic Heritage Month.

  • Miguel Angel Fernandez will sing national anthems;
  • Bands including Los Parranderos, Chinelos band;
  • Music and dance performances;
  • Food trucks;
  • Kids activities, a mechanical bull, face painting, and more!

Presented by Gilberto Diaz, Luro Boots. Sponsored in part by City of Bloomington Creative Placemaking. 

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