BIG Annual Ice Show: Skating with the Stars
BIG Annual Ice Show: Skating with the Stars
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2026 Ice Show: Skating with the Stars
The annual skating spectacular captures your imagination like never before. Performances will include Disney Night, Prince Night, Broadway Night and a tribute to Rock & Roll Hall of Fame artists.
These skaters will take you to the stars and back!
Purchase Ice Show tickets in advance online at blm.mn/big-tickets or in person the day of the show(s) at Bloomington Ice Garden.
Ticket sales are nonrefundable.
FEATURED PERFORMANCES
March 13, 7 p.m.
March 14, 1 p.m.
- Advance Ticket Sales: (February 25 - March 13)
- Adults (18-61) - $9
- Seniors (62+) - $7
- Youth (6-17) - $7
- Children (0-5) - Free
- At the Door: March 13 and 14
- Adults (18-61) - $12
- Seniors (62+) - $10
- Youth (6-17) - $10
- Children (0-5) - Free
DRESS REHEARSAL
March 12, 6 p.m.
- Advance and At the Door
- Adults, Seniors, Youth - $6
- Children - Free
The annual Ice Show is co-sponsored by the Figure Skating Club of Bloomington.
Have questions or need more information? Contact BIG at 952-563-8842 or big@bloomingtonmn.gov.
BIG Annual Ice Show: Skating with the Stars
BIG Annual Ice Show: Skating with the Stars
Contact Information
2026 Ice Show: Skating with the Stars
The annual skating spectacular captures your imagination like never before. Performances will include Disney Night, Prince Night, Broadway Night and a tribute to Rock & Roll Hall of Fame artists.
These skaters will take you to the stars and back!
Purchase Ice Show tickets in advance online at blm.mn/big-tickets or in person the day of the show(s) at Bloomington Ice Garden.
Ticket sales are nonrefundable.
FEATURED PERFORMANCES
March 13, 7 p.m.
March 14, 1 p.m.
- Advance Ticket Sales: (February 25 - March 13)
- Adults (18-61) - $9
- Seniors (62+) - $7
- Youth (6-17) - $7
- Children (0-5) - Free
- At the Door: March 13 and 14
- Adults (18-61) - $12
- Seniors (62+) - $10
- Youth (6-17) - $10
- Children (0-5) - Free
DRESS REHEARSAL
March 12, 6 p.m.
- Advance and At the Door
- Adults, Seniors, Youth - $6
- Children - Free
The annual Ice Show is co-sponsored by the Figure Skating Club of Bloomington.
Have questions or need more information? Contact BIG at 952-563-8842 or big@bloomingtonmn.gov.
Criminals Impersonating City and County Officials in Phishing Emails for Planning and Zoning Permits
Criminals Impersonating City and County Officials in Phishing Emails for Planning and Zoning Permits
The FBI is warning the public about an emerging phishing scheme by criminals impersonating city and county officials to solicit fraudulent payments for city and county planning and zoning permits. The criminals leverage publicly available permit information to identify potential victims and increase the legitimacy of the scam. Victims of this scam have been identified nationwide.
How The Scam Works
Individuals and businesses with active applications for land-use permits are being targeted by criminals impersonating city and county planning and zoning board officials, fraudulently requesting fees associated with these permits. Victims receive unsolicited emails citing their permit information, zoning application numbers, and/or property addresses. Victims are instructed to pay invoices for fees related to their permits and directed to make payments via wire transfer, peer-to-peer payment, or cryptocurrency.
Common indicators of the scheme are:
- The emails contain detailed, accurate information about planning and zoning requests, including property addresses, case numbers, and the true names of city and county officials.
- The emails use professional language, formatting, and imagery consistent with legitimate government communications for planning and zoning applications, including review processes, planning commission procedures, regulatory compliance, and relevant ordinances.
- The email addresses contain usernames similar to city or county planning and zoning departments but originate from non-governmental domains, such as "@usa.com"
- Email delivery may be timed to coincide with ongoing communications with city and county officials regarding the permitting process.
- Attached PDF invoices contain itemized statements of purported fees and direct applicants to request payment instructions via email, rather than telephone, to ensure a reliable audit trail for all correspondence related to the application. This is designed to deter the victim from calling the city or county office to verify the fees.
- The emails emphasize urgency, threatening delays or other obstacles in the permitting process if the applicant does not immediately render payment.
Tips To Protect Yourself
- Do not assume emails are legitimate based on the use of city or county letterhead, seals, names of officials, or proper spelling and grammar.
- Verify the email address, including the domain name, matches the email address of the official with whom you are corresponding and does not contain extraneous characters or misspellings.
- Check the city or county official website for notices about ongoing impersonation schemes.
- Call the city or county government, using the phone number listed on the official website, to verify outstanding fees.
Report It
If you or someone you know has fallen victim to this impersonation scam, file a complaint with the IC3 at www.ic3.gov. Be sure to include any available information including:
- The email address, date of email, phone number, if provided;
- The date of your project's scheduled hearing, if applicable; and,
- The amount listed in the fraudulent invoice, the method requested to pay fees, and bank account information, if provided.
2026 Bloomington State of the City: Bloomington in Tune
2026 Bloomington State of the City: Bloomington in Tune
Bloomington Community Blood Drive
Bloomington Community Blood Drive
Give blood. Save lives.
- 1 donation can potentially save up to 3 lives.
- Every 2 seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood.
- A single car accident victim can require as many as 100 pints of blood.
- The blood type most often requested by hospitals is type O.
Choose your donation time
Advance registration is required for this event.
Ways to register
- Go to the event registration page.
- Find the drive you are looking for, organized by date, and click "See Times."
- Click "Give Blood" next to your chosen time slot.
- Sign-in or create an account to finish scheduling your appointment.
2. Use the free American Red Cross Blood Donor App
3. Call 1-800-RED-CROSS
What to do before, during and after your donation
- Get a good night's sleep before the day you are donating.
- Eat a healthy meal before your donation.
- Drink an extra 16 oz. of water or nonalcoholic fluids before the donation.
- Remember to bring your donor card, driver's license or two other forms of ID to your donation appointment.
For more tips, visit the American Red Cross blood donation page.
Safety Precautions
Please DO NOT come to the blood drive if you have symptoms of illness or are not feeling well.
The Red Cross and the City are taking several precautions to help ensure a safe environment for donors, volunteers and Red Cross staff.
These precautions include:
- Blood drive will be by appointment only; no walk-ins will be allowed.
- Blood donors and Red Cross staff and volunteers will be asked to enter and leave from the east entrance of the building, near Rehearsal Hall.
- All Red Cross staff participate in standard health assessments prior to each blood drive.
- Masks are welcome, but not required at Bloomington Civic Plaza.
- All donors will be temperature-screened before entering the blood drive.
- Blood donors will be asked to use hand sanitizer before and during the donation process.
- Staff wear gloves throughout the donation process, changing gloves between every donor.
- Donor beds will be sanitized between every donor.
- Social distancing practices will be maintained between donors including donor beds, as well as waiting and refreshment areas.
Questions about donating?
Try Tennis Clinic
Try Tennis Clinic
Celebrate National Tennis Month by trying tennis!
The City is partnering with Tenicity and USTA Northern to offer this free event.
- 4 - 5 p.m.: Youth lessons for ages 5-8
- 5 - 6 p.m.: Youth lessons for ages 9-15
- Adults may participate at any time.
- All skill levels are welcome.
This is a free event. No registration is required.
Bring a water bottle, tennis shoes and a racket if you have one. A limited number of rackets will be available to borrow.
It'll be fun for all ages and skill levels!
About Tenicity
Tenicity runs youth tennis programs in Bloomington and across the Twin Cities. The program aims to grow youth participation in the lifelong game of tennis and to positively develop youth via sports.
About USTA-Northern
Welcome To Tennis Up North. USTA Northern is one of 17 sections of the United States Tennis Association, covering Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and Northwest Wisconsin. Growing tennis to inspire healthier people and communities everywhere.
Sign-Up for Youth Lessons!
In addition to the free Try Tennis Clinic at Dred Scott Park, Tenicity offers structured, high-quality tennis programming for youth ages 5-15, from beginner to intermediate skill levels in Bloomington this spring and summer at Bryant and Valley View parks.
For full details, visit blm.mn/youth-programs or register online at blm.mn/webtrac.
Building a stronger community through housing
Building a stronger community through housing
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Bloomington Ice Garden receives MCA Choice Award
Bloomington Ice Garden receives MCA Choice Award
Healthy Living and Sustainability Resource Fair
Healthy Living and Sustainability Resource Fair
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Dred Scott Sizzler Softball Tournament
Dred Scott Sizzler Softball Tournament
Get your summer off to a sizzlin' start. Sign your team up to play in the 2026 Dred Scott Sizzler softball tournament June 27 and 28!
All participating teams are guaranteed to play no fewer than three (3) games.
Divisions
- MSP Open
- MSP D
- MSP E/Rec
- WSP Open
Prize Payouts
- 1st Place: $800
- 2nd Place: $500
- 3rd Place: $300
(based on 16-team field)
Schedule and Registration
- Saturday, June 27 and Sunday, June 28, 2026
- 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
- Sign up at MNSoftball.com.
- Entry fee: $310 per team
- Deadline June 21
Notes
- Each team will be provided six (6) AD Starr Tattoo 12" synthetic softballs (.52 core).
- Additional balls may be purchased as needed.
- The use of NX3 balls is prohibited.
Questions? Email tcomstock@bloomingtonmn.gov
Presented by the City of Bloomington Parks and Recreation Department, USA Softball Minnesota, DBL3'Z SPORTS, LLC. and Bloomington Blast, as part of the Minnesota USA Cup Championship Series.
