The beginning
First page of the News, July 1987
The City's first newsletter News was published in July 1987. Two issues were printed the first year with circulation limited to Bloomington Sun-Current subscribers. Written by assistants to the Mayor and the City Manager, the newsletter was typeset and laid on white boards using Xacto knives and rubber cement.

Bloomington Briefing

October 2007

Volume 15, No. 5

McGruff stands with children at the National Night Out event.

The 24th Annual National Night Out (NNO) experienced one of the largest turnouts ever as more than 360 neighborhoods hosted block parties on August 7.

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Index

Page 1.

National Night Out -- Record-setting year for block parties.
Old Town Hall exterior renovation complete .
Bloomington to celebrate 150 years -- Historical photos and stories requested.
Bloomington veterans honored.

Page 2.

Maximizing curb appeal -- Maintaining desirable properties.
2008 General Fund budget.

Page 3.

Ranch redux.
MAC to close runway for reconstruction.
Road construction aims to improve safety -- East Bush Lake Road receives a makeover.
Back-to-school safety. Parks/open spaces -- A vision for the future.
Bloomington responds -- City officials on site at I-35W bridge collapse.
Uprooted trees throughout city -- Storm emergency declared.

Page 4.

Meet your neighbors.
Fire Prevention Week.
Let’s talk -- Conversation starters for busy families.
Bloomington Yesterday -- Hopkins Briar Field Farm.
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month -- Sage Women’s Clinic offers free screenings.
DisAbility Employment Awareness Month.

Page 5.

Bush Lake - a true treasure.
Promoting food safety in our city.
Bloomington business is on the move.
Minnesota Freedom to Breathe -- Statewide smoking ban.

Page 6.

Earth Action Heroes -- Backyard Buckthorn Eliminators.
Recycle the old recycling rules!
Fall clean water tips.
Did you know?

Page 7.

A frighteningly good time -- Annual Halloween Party.
Adaptive Recreation and Learning Exchange (AR&LE).
Galaxy Youth Centers.
Adult sports.
Bloomington Center for the Arts:
- Bloomington Arts Center exhibitions, performances, events.
- Black Box Theater performances and events.
- Schneider Theater performances and events.
- Special events.

Page 8.

2007 Bloomington polling places.
2007 General Election.
FAQS about voting.

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