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From YouTube: Bloomington Today: The BUZZ January 21 - 27

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What’s buzzin’ in Bloomington? The Chamber of Commerce had its annual meeting. The Bloomington Police Department is warning residents about a phone scam. Plus, VEAP’s executive director is retiring.

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Welcome to Bloomington today, I'm Laurie Schulte thanks for joining us. First, we bring you the buzz for the week of January 21st through the 27th, the Bloomington Chamber of Commerce celebrated its 2014 accomplishments and got inspired for the new year. Its annual membership meeting was held at the radisson blu in 2014. The chamber exceeded its budget goals for another consecutive year. That funding helps support community partners like cornerstone and veep. A keynote speaker inspired the crowd of business leaders at the meeting.

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The vice president of customer service for Delta Airlines shared his ideas about what makes a successful leader. He says. The first step is enjoying what you do. I.

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Wake up every stinking day of my life and I say thank god. Another day you know it's talking in the back. It must be the coffee. No, it's not the call I enjoy going to work. In fact, I. Don't even think of that place over here as work, it's a joy to go to the airport I'm sincere.

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Andrews RS also said employees need to know you care. He said every employee has potential and you need to treat them that way. Zara's also stressed the importance of setting goals and tracking your progress. The police department is warning about a phone scam or colors are posing as city officials officers say. The scammers are calling Bloomington residents saying they failed to report for jury duty and must pay a fine. The scammers even threaten the risk of arrest.

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If people don't comply, a Hennepin County phone number is even given out, but the County says they do not call about Miss jury duty. If you have been a victim of this jury duty, scam contact the Bloomington Police Department at 95, 256 349 00, the Bloomington Police Department, wants to hear from people who actually sent money. If you would just like to report a scam and did not suffer financial loss contact, the Federal Trade Commission at the number or website you see on your screen.

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Bloomington police investigators were also hard at work, making sure Bloomington businesses don't sell alcohol to minors. Detectives conducted alcohol compliance checks at more than 100 off and on sale businesses. They had the help of minors, ranging from the age of 18 to 20 years old of the 125 businesses that were checked. There were four violations. This compares to five violations in 2013. None of the businesses were second time violators. Since 2010 the non compliance rate has been about 4.4%.

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However, the Bloomington Police Department would like to see that number even lower in which all businesses are in compliance to city employees in the Parks and Recreation Division were honored for their work. The Minnesota Recreation and Parks Association recognized manager, Randy quali, with the Clifton EE French distinguished services award. It applauds members who provide long and outstanding service to the field. It's the highest award given by the organization also supervisor and mo sac, received the horizon award. It pays tribute to up-and-coming professionals who have outstanding leadership skills.

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The awards were presented at the MRP, a annual meeting in owatonna congrats to both of them. Creekside community center was packed for the Wellness Fair on january twentieth. There were many exhibits for people 50 and older to learn how to exercise both their mind and body. Human services hosted the fair in collaboration with the st. Catherine university, dr a physical therapy program. Many people in attendance were impressed with the students and the information they had to offer. One woman shared how the booth on balance will help her. It's.

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My fear of walking on in the wintertime now because I've had one terrible song, and that leaves you very tentative. So it's that and I guess that would come under balance. So I'll go home and study some of those kinds of things. Officials.

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Say physical therapy isn't just for rehabilitation but for everyone looking to live a healthy and productive lifestyle. After almost four decades, the leader of a Bloomington nonprofit is retiring. Susan Russell Freeman has been the executive director at veep for 39 years. That will change this spring when she retires, while with the nonprofit Freeman has grown. The food shelf from a small food bank in a church closet to the largest food shelf in the state revenue started at three thousand dollars in 1976 that has grown to 2.7 million in 2013.

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Freeman played a large part in opening their new 50,000 square-foot facility. You see here, Freeman says she leaves beep in good shape, with a talented board of directors, strong staff and more than 1400 volunteers. That is the buzz on Bloomington today for the week of January 21st through the 27th. Thanks for watching.

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