Our office is dedicated to serving residents and making the County more transparent, accessible, and just.
Please reach out with questions or comments, or to learn more about how to get involved.
- Irene
County will activate sirens during Severe Weather Awareness Week
As part of a statewide tornado drill, the county will activate outdoor warning sirens on Thursday, April 11, at 1:45 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. The drills are part of Minnesota Severe Weather Awareness Week, April 8-12. This week serves as a reminder to create, update and practice emergency plans.
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Celebrate Earth Day by joining the Earth Action Challenge
This year, to celebrate Earth Day (coming up on Monday, April 22), Hennepin County invites you to participate in the Earth Action Challenge. Every day in the week leading up to Earth Day, we’ll focus on an action that you can take to protect the environment and we'll connect you with resources to help you take that action.
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Step to it with your community this May
Build healthy habits this spring and compete to win prizes, including Minnesota Twins tickets. Join the Step to it challenge on behalf of your community, school, workplace or group home. The challenge is of no cost to participants. Track a variety of activities, such as cycling, dancing, yardwork and yoga. Find out more at steptoit.org.
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Drug Court graduates celebrate recovery
During a commencement ceremony in late March, Hennepin County Drug Court recognized graduates who overcame addiction and abstained from repeating the behaviors that brought them to court. “Drug Court really surrounded me with the love and care and acceptance of what was going on in my life,” said Lindsay Arf, drug court graduate. “I really mean this when I’m saying I would not be where I am today if it wasn’t for Drug Court.”
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Master Gardener
Get ready for the primary gardening season by learning about edible gardening, herbs, Kokedama and more at seven libraries this spring.
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Your library can help you care for your car
Your library has resources available to help you take care of your car, including ALLDATA and repair manuals you can check out.
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It’s spring and road construction and maintenance will be in full swing soon. Ahead of this year’s National Work Zone Awareness Week, we remind you to please slow down and drive safely through work zones and near county crews. On Wednesday, April 10, Hennepin County’s Lowry Bridge will be lit in orange to show support for keeping our county crews and others safe in work zones. #NWZAW #Orange4Safety
Watch for more information about this year’s county construction and maintenance projects here and on hennepin.us.
Contact us
Irene Fernando Commissioner, 2nd District 612-348-7882
Akhilesh Menawat Communications and Policy Aide 612-348-5335
Bill Emory Constituent Services and Policy Aide 612-348-3526
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