Bloomington Planning Commission plans a hearing for Bloomington Lincoln Mercury's variance requests regarding parking and signage setbacks on August 7, 2025. Public input is welcome in person or digitally.

Bloomington's City Council election on November 4 will determine members for City Council At Large and District I and II. Filing for candidates opened July 29 and closes August 12.

Bloomington residents are invited to a session on August 18 to discuss the city's 2026 budget, understand priority-based budgeting, and provide feedback in the City Council Chambers.

Bloomington is advancing on projects like the Bloomington Ice Garden renovation, Nine Mile Creek restoration, and a new community health and wellness center, funded by a sales tax.

Washington County, MN focuses on workforce, disabled housing support, and conservation efforts, with fiscal planning for a 6.9% levy increase in the 2026 budget.

Minneapolis is considering renaming Edmund Boulevard to Lena Smith Boulevard to address past discriminative practices and honor the anti-racial injustice activist Lena Smith.

Morrison County, MN, has canceled the commissioners' meeting on August 5 but will proceed with the Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled the same day.

Governor Tim Walz discusses the impact of federal health care cuts on Medicaid's 60th anniversary, noting potential loss of coverage for over 140,000 Minnesotans and significant funding reductions.

The Minnesota DHS is closing its Housing Stabilization Services due to provider fraud, emphasizing fiscal integrity and planning a program redesign with stakeholder input.

Senator Alice Mann advocates for vaccinations during National Immunization Awareness Month, emphasizing their role in public health and urging Minnesotans to consult healthcare providers about them.

Minnesota farmers face a sudden increase in feedlot permit fees imposed by the MPCA, sparking backlash over the lack of communication with the farming community and legislators.

Apple Valley invites residents to discuss changes to cannabis zoning regulations at the Planning Commission's public hearing on August 6th at 7:00 p.m.

The Blaine Planning Commission is holding a public hearing for a new development proposal for Blaine Town Center East, with community participation encouraged.