Rendering of Radisson Blu hotel at the Mall of America.
Radisson Blue will be a 500-room, 13-story hotel located on the Mall of America's south side between Macy's and Bloomingdales.

Bloomington Briefing

April 2011

Volume 19, No. 2

Index

Page 1.

  • First hotel to open at Mall of America.
  • The future of I-494.
  • Be wary of solicitors.
  • Save the date -- 2011 City election activities.

Page 2.

  • Bloomington Connected -- A social community long before new media.
  • Bloomington Yesterday.

Page 3.

  • City launches social media pages.
  • Helping your home shine -- Foreclosed Home Improvement Program.
  • Rambler Redo series -- Creating a kitchen for the family.
  • Motor Vehicle is here for you.
  • Parkkeeper recognized.
  • Feeding wildlife.
  • Book 'em.

Page 4.

  • Curbside Cleanup.
  • Earth Action Heroes.
  • Spring cleaning time -- Participate in Citywide Garage Sales.

Page 5.

  • Meet a volunteer firefighter.
  • Movies and more for teens.
  • Grab your aprons and mixing bowls -- Celebrity baker visits Bloomington.
  • Patsy Mink: Ahead of the Majority.
  • Together we stand -- United against underage drinking.
  • It's a bird, it's a plane, it's Kite Day!
  • Boost your brain health.
  • Recycle and reuse -- Drop off old cell phones at Creekside.

Page 6.

  • Adult athletics.
  • Bloomington Family Aquatic Center (BFAC) -- Discounted season passes for residents.
  • Bush Lake Beach.
  • Get your feet wet with swimming lessons.
  • Summer Spectrum.
  • Volunteers needed -- Bloomington Athletic Association.

Page 7.

  • Plan the perfect gathering -- Rent a picnic shelter.
  • Playground Partnership Program.
  • Summer Adventure Playgrounds.
  • Green thumb? -- Garden plots available.
  • Have a kayak or canoe? Take advantage of Bush Lake canoe racks.
  • The award goes to…City recognizes hospitality industry for food safety.
  • Bloomington Center for the Arts:
    • Bloomington Arts Center exhibitions, performances, events.
    • Black Box Theater.
    • Schneider Theater performances and events.

Page 8.

  • Managing our turf.
  • Don't get burned -- Make fire safety a priority.
  • Make your garden work for you.
  • Protecting the Minnesota River -- Pilot program participants needed.
  • Get out and grow! Garden plots available.
  • Opportunities to practice your swing. Hyland Greens Practice Driving Range expanding.
  • Time to plant some trees -- Annual tree sale helps plant hundreds of trees.

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