Bloomington Today

A weekly magazine-style news show covering the City Council, City services, City staff, development in Bloomington and other governmental issues.

Bloomington Today show summaries are kept on this page for about three months.

July 28

Bloomington Police Officers use technology to help them scan the streets.
How Bloomington Environmental Health Inspectors insure guests sleep safe and sound.
The City calls for nominations for Human Rights champions in the community.

July 21

Breaking Ground: Construction of the Wealshire of Bloomington is underway.
Through Our Eyes: Students at Oxboro Library paint more than pictures.
Race of a Lifetime: Apply to run the Senshu International Marathon.

July 14

Drive the Circle: Public Works installs a new traffic control.
Cut the Habit: Bloomington Police and Fire team up with Dewalt and Home Depot reminding contractors to stay focused on the road.
E-Read: Hennepin County Library launches a new way to borrow books.
- Hennepin County Library

July 7

New Laws effective July 1st.
Public Health's SHIP Program builds communities on Health.
Wetland Inventory: Bloomington Public Works surveys natural resources.

June 23

Happy Healthy Picnics: Safe food preparation advice from the best pot-luckers at Civic Plaza.
Boom: Legal Minnesota Fireworks
Ahhhhh: Plus the Bloomington get-together. Details on Summer Fete.

June 16

Burn Safe: Avoid disaster and enjoy safe recreational fires.
Bill Pay: New water and sewer rates change the way residents pay for utility services.
Old into New: Taking old t-shirts and turning them into renewable bags.

June 9

Click it or Ticket: Bloomington and Eden Prairie team up for high visibility seatbelt enforcement.
Mighty Rescue: Firefighters train for ride-rescues at the Mall of America.
Hot fun, Cool Music: Mark Morrison, Recreation Supervisor of Arts in the Parks previews the arts in the parks season.

June 2

Meet two wheeled commuters who ditch the engine and pedal to work.
Pond Scum: Green isn't always pretty.
Watch for Turtles.

May 25

Click it or Ticket: 3 Seconds that could save your life.
Prairie Restoration: Why Bloomington Parks and Recreation is excited to have hundreds of hands in the dirt.
Global Celebration: A cross culture event on the lawn at Civic Plaza.

May 19

Construction closes East Bush Lake Road.
Bloomington Sister City Organization needs host families.
Farmers Market Preview.

May 12

Get Involved: A new portal makes it even easier to find fun ways to connect to your community..
Book 'Em: Break out the old books to help prevent break-ins.
Mayhem Poets: Diversity day in Bloomington Public Schools.

April 28 - All About Water

From 960 feet below the ground to 170 feet above it. 26 million gallons on the way. Blomington has more than 10,000 valves, 400 miles of pipes, 25,000 water meters all tested and clean of 60,000 contaminants. Follow every drop from the well to your faucet.
- Water Sources– Walk with Jon Eaton, Bloomington's Water Quality Supervisor as he explains where Bloomington tap water comes from.
- Water Treatment – Follow water through the Sam Hobbs Water Treatment Plant.
- Distribution: Tower to Tap – Learn how a water tower works, see the big pumps and learn how Bloomington utility crews keep track of thousands of pieces of infrastructure.
- Happy Customers – New software will soon let customers pay bills and track water consumption online. Plus learn how a reliable water system saves you money outside of an affordable utility bill.

April 21

Soar: Kites fly high above Bloomington.
Ash Under Attack: As trees bud learn how to keep them safe from disease.

April 14

Take Shelter: Stay safe during severe weather.
Tick Tock: An arm lift for the clock tower at 98th Street and Lyndale Avenue.
See Orange: Summer road construction.

April 7

Clean Streets: Crews begin spring street sweeping.
Bike Friendly: How the city creates bike friendly routes.
Clay and Classes Forming: Take a ceramics lesson with the Bloomington Theatre and Art Center.

March 31

Curbside Cleanup: Send that old fridge and broken furniture street side.
Deep Clean: A robot that works below the streets to keep waste water flowing.
Fresh History: The first ever Bloomington Historical Society Spring Gala.

March 24

Door-to-door sales: Stay safe when solicitors and peddlers come to your home.
2010 Census is in the neighborhood.

March 17

Pothole Patrol: Dig in with City street crews as they explain how the fix road breaches.
Pavement Management Plan: How Bloomington Public Works uses a comprehensive Pavement Management Plan to keep streets healthy.

March 10

Bloomington State of the City: Mayor Gene Winstead and City Manager Mark Bernhardson.
Dedicated to Service: A look at five city employees dedicated to providing quality service at an affordable price.

March 3

Fun in the Sun: Super Sign Up for summer Parks and Recreation activities.
Taste of Chocolate: A sweet way to support local arts groups.

February 24

Bloomington Latino Resource Fair.
HRA Home Improvement Fair.

February 17

U.S. Census: Looking forward to an important tool in our communities.
World Citizens: Bloomington Sister City Organization's Taste of Japan.
Mary Louise Knutson: Spotlight on Melody.

February 10

HRA Home Improvement Fair: Energy Efficient Lighting, 2010 Color Trends and a Germ City all visit Civic Plaza.
Bob Carr: Meet the man who keeps the city's 4 Zamboni Ice Resurfacers down and cutting.
Youth leadership: A look into the city's January Youth Leadership Retreat.
Link: "How does the Zamboni work?"

February 3

Superbowl Sunday: Police remind drivers to call a play for a safe ride home.
Andrea Specht: Meet the new executive director of the Bloomington Theatre and Art Center.
Summer jobs: Apply for Parks and Recreation seasonal summer jobs.
Winter Fete: Pond Dakota Winter History Festival.

For more information, contact:

Janine Hill, Communications Administrator
PH: 952-563-8819, TTY: 952-563-8740, FAX: 952-563-8715
E-mail: jhill@ci.bloomington.mn.us