Bloomington MN City Government

Ever wonder what happens to your food scraps after they leave your organics cart? Curious how compost is actually made?

Join Bloomington’s Solid Waste Team for a behind-the-scenes tour of the Dakota Prairie Composting Facility and learn from the experts who turn food scraps into nutrient-rich compost. The tour includes a 30–40-minute presentation, followed by a 20-minute tour of the yard.

Transportation will be provided. Please arrive at Civic Plaza by 1:25 p.m. on Friday, June 12 for departure.

Space is limited, so reserve your spot today at blm.mn/organics-tour

Get involved in your local government by serving on an advisory board with the City of Bloomington.

There is currently an opening on the Charter Commission. The Bloomington Charter Commission studies issues and makes recommendations on proposed changes to the City Home Rule Charter which outlines municipal governance.

The deadline to apply is Friday, June 5 at 11:59 p.m. No late applications will be accepted. For more information and to apply, visit blm.mn/boards.

Starting with first trips on Saturday, May 30 through end of service on Sunday, May 31: Replacement bus service will be available for the METRO Blue Line between Target Field and Fort Snelling stations to allow for needed work in the corridor related to the multi-phase Track & Signals project.

NOTE: The METRO Green Line will be fully operational at the downtown Minneapolis stations.

Cyclists: The Hiawatha bike trail will be detoured between Cedar-Riverside station and 24th St. during this maintenance period. Pay attention to signs in the corridor for current detour routing of the trail as work progresses.

Train service will return at these stations by 3 a.m. on Monday, June 1

We appreciate your patience while we care for your system!

Find replacement bus locations and maps here: https://www.metrotransit.org/closures

NOTE: Replacement bus timing can vary and trips may take longer because of needed routing and traffic conditions. Please plan extra time for your trip.

Subscribe to receive Rider Alerts via text or email to stay informed! https://www.metrotransit.org/alerts

Is Your Home Ready for an Upgrade? Register for a free webinar series from Electrifying Everything Minnesota! 🔌

Learn how to transition your appliances away from using fossil fuels like natural gas to running on clean electricity through home electrification at this two-part webinar series. In addition to climate benefits, home electrification can benefit the health and safety of your home through improving indoor air quality. The webinars will help to come up with a step-by-step plan to take full advantage of available financial incentives.

Stay Warm, Stay Cool: Heat Pumps Demystified
Tuesday, June 9, 6:30 p.m.-7:45 p.m.
Via Zoom

Hot Stuff: Electrifying Water Heating, Cooking, and Clothes Drying
Wednesday, June 17, 6:30 - 7:45 p.m.
Via Zoom

RSVP at https://www.electrifyeverythingmn.org/events

What could the future of emergency response look like? 🚁

Beginning May 18, the City of Bloomington will launch a two-week test and demonstration period exploring Drone as First Responder Technology and how it could support City operations in the future.

Bloomington Police and Fire, along with several other City departments, are partnering on the effort as part of a broader regional exploration happening across Twin Cities metro communities.

Curious how it works and what’s being tested?

🎥 Watch the video: https://youtu.be/SdUCj6BmLJo?si=h_ss5zYuCZFjHMB0
📰 Read more: https://www.bloomingtonmn.gov/pd/news/city-bloomington-exploring-drone-first-responder-technology-2026-05-15