7 Apr 2021
The pandemic left many in our community out of work and created an increased need for food and housing services. Hear from VEAP staff, volunteers and customers as they reflect on the past year.
- 5 participants
- 7 minutes
24 Aug 2017
Community Development Director Larry Lee has had a hand in many projects around Bloomington over his 40-year career. From Mall of America to creative placemaking, hear how Larry is leaving his mark on the city.
- 7 participants
- 12 minutes
22 Feb 2017
City Manager Jamie Verbrugge takes a spin on a Zamboni at the Bloomington Ice Garden to highlight the work of City employees.
- 2 participants
- 6 minutes
16 Nov 2016
A donation campaign is looking to collect 5,000 used wheelchairs to send to people in need by 2020. Donations can be dropped off at Delta Building G located at 3750 34th Ave. South in Bloomington near Minneapolis St. Paul International Airport’s Humphrey Terminal 2.
- 3 participants
- 4 minutes
20 Apr 2016
What’s buzzin’ in Bloomington? An event at Civic Plaza centered on race and equity in government. Progress continues on the Old Cedar Avenue Bridge. Plus, donation bins are out for this year’s Book ‘Em sale.
- 2 participants
- 5 minutes
24 Feb 2016
VEAP kicks off their March Food Drive with A Toast to VEAP. The beer, wine and food sampling event is February 26, 5 – 7:30 p.m. at VEAP. Reserve tickets at: veap.org.
- 2 participants
- 3 minutes
30 Apr 2015
Housing Improvement Area presentation. Staff from the City of Bloomington (MN) Housing and Redevelopment Authority provide a 30 min presentation about the Housing Improvement Area program, which provides financing for common area improvements for homeowner associations
- 4 participants
- 29 minutes
25 Mar 2015
What’s buzzin’ in Bloomington? The Mayor and City Manager spoke to several hundred people during the State of the City address. Public Works was recognized for its excellence in snow removal. Plus, the Animal Control Coordinator helped bring an injured raptor to treatment.
- 3 participants
- 6 minutes
10 Sep 2014
Candidate Testimonials presented by the Bloomington League of Women Voters
- 2 participants
- 10 minutes
10 Sep 2014
Candidate Testimonials presented by the Bloomington League of Women Voters
- 2 participants
- 9 minutes
10 Sep 2014
Candidate Testimonials presented by the Bloomington League of Women Voters
- 2 participants
- 10 minutes
10 Sep 2014
Candidate Testimonials presented by the Bloomington League of Women Voters
- 2 participants
- 9 minutes
7 May 2014
Officer Heidi Miller presents safety tips in the event you are caught outdoors during severe weather in Bloomington parks.
- 2 participants
- 7 minutes
17 Apr 2014
Bloomington Mayor Gene Winstead and City Manager Mark Bernhardson highlight some key moments from the 2014 State of the City presentation, which centered around "The Art of Creating Community."
- 4 participants
- 18 minutes
4 Oct 2013
The BCC Public Affairs Forum invites you to hear Bloomington Public Schools Superintendent Les Fujitake discuss the proposal of a new Capital Projects Levy. This levy would fund $6 million a year for safety and security measures regarding future school emergencies, along with education technology to prepare students to compete in a global economy. Executive Director of Technology and Information Services John Weisser will also be attending the forum.
- 13 participants
- 53 minutes
8 Aug 2013
Bloomington residents continue to be highly satisfied with the City of Bloomington's services and overall direction, according to a new survey. The survey was conducted by the National Research Center (NRC), an independent research firm based in Boulder, Colorado.
- 1 participant
- 18 minutes
1 Aug 2013
Almost every community has a landmark or two. In the newest art exhibit coming to Civic Plaza, eight well-known Bloomington attractions are portrayed by six local artists.
- 3 participants
- 6 minutes
19 Jun 2013
Bloomington's SWAT team recently trained a new member, and we received an inside look at the rigorous efforts put forth by this highly technical group of law enforcement officers.
- 4 participants
- 5 minutes
6 Dec 2012
Find out why Bloomington's Human Rights Commission felt resident Bob Peters was the perfect recipient for this honorable award.
- 2 participants
- 8 minutes
29 Nov 2012
Our focus on Bloomington's transportation assets takes flight with this feature story about MSP International Airport.
- 4 participants
- 5 minutes
8 Nov 2012
Nutrition in Bloomington school lunch menus have always been ahead of the statewide curve, but starting this school year, laws are now in place, limiting calories and requiring more fruits and vegetables. Find out how students are responding to the change and what parents can do to help the transition in the cafeteria.
- 3 participants
- 5 minutes
18 Sep 2012
Presented by Lynsey White Dasher, Urban Wildlife Specialist with The Humane Society of the United States. She discusses preventing Coyote conflicts: How to keep Coyotes out of your yard and keeping your pets safe.
- 2 participants
- 1:03 hours
9 Aug 2012
Bloomington Mayor Gene Winstead proclaimed August 11, 2012 as Community Garden Day in the City of Bloomington. Residents Ann Shields and Michelle Farrell Thorson spoke about community gardening.
- 3 participants
- 6 minutes
21 Mar 2012
Watch the annual State of the City presentation, featuring Mayor Gene Winstead and City Manager Mark Bernhardson. (March 2012)
- 9 participants
- 1:24 hours
29 Feb 2012
How to use the Housing Link website to find affordable housing vacancies.
- 2 participants
- 10 minutes
25 Feb 2012
The City of Bloomington and the Housing and Redevelopment Authority hosted the 10th Home Improvement Fair on Saturday, February 25, 2012. Fairgoers attended how-to seminars, visited with home improvement exhibitors, asked questions and got ideas for upcoming remodeling projects.
- 8 participants
- 39 minutes
8 Feb 2012
Tom Gillaspy has been the MN State Demographer since 1979. The MN State Demographc Center Analyzes and distributes data from state, US Census Bureau and other sources. Learn about the current data on diversity, housing and labor.
- 5 participants
- 1:43 hours
3 Feb 2012
The panelists will discuss the role citizens play in encouraging civil and productive dialogue among elected officials and their perspective on how Minnesotans can move politics to constructive debate and away from gridlock.
Panelists for the discussion are Steve Sviggum, member of the University of Minnesota Board of Regents and former Speaker of the Minnesota House of Representatives, Margaret Anderson Kelliher, also a recent Speaker of the Minnesota House of Representatives, and Stacy Doepner-Hove, President, League of Women Voters MN. Former WCCO news anchor Don Shelby will moderate the discussion.
Panelists for the discussion are Steve Sviggum, member of the University of Minnesota Board of Regents and former Speaker of the Minnesota House of Representatives, Margaret Anderson Kelliher, also a recent Speaker of the Minnesota House of Representatives, and Stacy Doepner-Hove, President, League of Women Voters MN. Former WCCO news anchor Don Shelby will moderate the discussion.
- 12 participants
- 1:45 hours
29 Jul 2011
This video welcomes you to South Loop and highlights the district's sustainability goals, including green building trends, natural environment and residential living.
- 6 participants
- 5 minutes
27 May 2011
Park Maintenance's Paul Edwardson explains it is important not to work on Ash trees during the summer.
- 3 participants
- 8 minutes
20 May 2010
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.
- Walk with Jon Eaton, Bloomington's Water Quality Supervisor as he explains where Bloomington tap water comes from.
- Follow water through the Sam Hobbs Water Treatment Plant.
- Walk with Jon Eaton, Bloomington's Water Quality Supervisor as he explains where Bloomington tap water comes from.
- Follow water through the Sam Hobbs Water Treatment Plant.
- 2 participants
- 8 minutes
20 May 2010
- Learn how a water tower works, see the big pumps and learn how Bloomington utility crews keep track of thousands of pieces of infrastructure.
- 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.
- 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.
- 8 participants
- 9 minutes
