Bloomington MN City Government

10/30/2026

Building homes and creating opportunities! 🏡 Outlaw Development and the Bloomington Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) recently broke ground on two new single-family homes, helping make the dream of homeownership more attainable through the HRA’s Affordable Homeownership Program.

10/29/2026

🎃 The flu is scary. Getting your flu shot doesn’t have to be! 💉👻

Bloomington Public Health Nurse Alex has a not-so-scary reminder: Flu season is starting early, and now is the time to get your annual flu shot!

📅 Join us Wednesday, Nov. 4, at Bloomington Public Health

📍1900 W. Old Shakopee Road, just across from Civic Plaza.

📲 Make your appointment at blm.mn/clinics.

10/29/2026

10/29/2026

To protect residents from having their gas or electric service disconnected during the winter, Minnesota’s cold weather rule is in effect through April 30.

Protection is not automatic. If you’re having trouble paying your bills, contact your utility provider to set up a cold weather payment plan.

If you heat with natural gas, contact centerpoint energy at 612-372-4727. For those who heat with electricity, you can contact xcel energy at 800-895-4999.

Minnesota’s Cold Weather Rule (CWR) is a state law that protects residential utility customers from having electric or natural gas service shut off between October 1 and April 30. Minnesota’s Extreme Heat Law can ensure that your electric service is not shut off when summer temperatures reach th...

10/28/2026

In this week’s Council Minute, Mayor Tim Busse recaps the council discussion regarding facilities used for sports, health and recreation, highlights the 2026 Brokers Breakfast event, and reminds residents to get out and vote on or before November 3.

10/27/2026

Join aquatic ecologist Deric Deuschle for a closer look at creek re-meandering as part of the Nine Mile CreekCorridor Renewal Project.

🚧 A reminder: The entire park is closed during construction. Please stay out of the park until the project is completed in late 2027. Thanks for respecting the closure as this restoration work continues.

For the latest project updates, visit bloomingtonforward.org/9mile.

10/23/2026

Flu season started early this year, so now is the perfect time to get vaccinated!

Join local community members in getting your seasonal flu shot at one of our many community clinics. Public Health staff will be available at an outreach table to help connect you with other local resources, too.

Schedule your flu shot at blm.mn/clinics.

10/22/2026

🚒 Celebrating 50 years of service!

Since joining the Bloomington Fire Department in 1976, Chief Ulie Seal has dedicated five decades to protecting our community. From the department’s volunteer roots to becoming Bloomington’s first full-time fire chief in 2007, his commitment to the people of Bloomington has never wavered.

Thank you, Chief Seal, for 50 years of leadership, service and dedication to Bloomington! 👏

Watch the extended version at blm.mn/YouTube.

10/16/2026

Early Voting starts today at Bloomington Civic Plaza, 1800 W. Old Shakopee Road.

Early Voting, formerly known as "Direct Balloting," is where absentee voters who vote in person are allowed to place their ballots through a tabulator instead of sealing them into an envelope for later processing. This allows the voters to watch as their ballots are tabulated and to be made aware of any errors the tabulator may detect as the ballots are processed.

Early Voting Hours:

• Friday, October 16 – Friday, October 30: 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Monday – Friday)

• Saturday, October 24, Saturday, October 31 and Sunday, November 1: 9 a.m.–3 p.m.

• Tuesday, October 27: 8 a.m.-7 p.m.

• Monday, November 2: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

10/15/2026

🎨 A mural that celebrates belonging!

A new mural at The Works Museum in Bloomington is bringing children’s creativity to life. Local artist Kat Chelstrom drew inspiration from hundreds of drawings by students from Bloomington and Richfield schools, capturing what it means to belong.
The Works Museum encourages kids to explore engineering through hands-on activities. The mural extends that mission beyond the museum’s walls, helping every child and family feel welcome.

📍9740 Grand Avenue S.

Interested in creating a mural in Bloomington? Learn more about the mural application and approval process at blm.mn/mural.