 History of the Hennepin County Fair
Since 1907 the annual Hennepin County Fair has offered folks from across the region our very own version of the great Minnesota get-together. In fact, the fair was housed in Hopkins until the 1980s, including the Opera Hall (now housing the Mainstreet Bar and Grill) and between 11th and 12th Avenues (now home to the Hopkins Cinema) and even expanding into the area we now know as Central Park.
It has been a while since the Hennepin County Fair has called Hopkins home. Still, the rich tradition of many years of celebration and exposition at the fairground in Hopkins is a fond reminder of the agricultural and industrial roots that helped make Hopkins and the surrounding area what it is today.
Hennepin County 4-H
Stop by the 4H tent this weekend to check out the various exhibits. Much of Hennepin County 4-H's work focuses on engaging youth in meaningful leadership opportunities. Hennepin County 4-H seeks to provide opportunities where youth can discover their leadership abilities, build critical thinking and decision-making skills, and contribute their leadership skills to positively impacting their community.
The University of Minnesota Extension Hennepin County 4-H supports high-quality, sustainable clubs and programs that allow young people (kindergarten through one year after high school) to improve their learning and leadership through educational programs and applied research.
University of Minnesota Extension partners with counties across the state to deliver local programming. Extension is a partnership between the University and state, federal, and county governments to provide scientific knowledge and expertise to the public. I am fortunate to serve on the Hennepin County Extension Committee.
2022 Hennepin County Fair
The fair has so much to offer this year, including children's entertainment, livestock, musical entertainment, demonstrations, and various displays. Check it out this weekend from June 17 to 19, at the Corcoran Lion's Park in Corcoran.
Additional information regarding the fair and the Hennepin County Agricultural Society can be found here.
Absentee voting begins June 24, leading to primary election day on August 9. Make sure you’re prepared!
Vote by mail: how to apply for a ballot
Online application
Print application
Return your completed application by:
-
Mail – Hennepin County Elections, Government Center, 300 S. 6th St MC 012, Minneapolis, MN 55487-0012
-
Email – hc.vote@hennepin.us
-
Fax – 612-348-2151
Vote in person
Keep your community safe, consider voting absentee by mail.
Vote in-person at your local election office or the Hennepin County Government Center.
Government Center voting hours (skyway level):
-
June 24– August 5: 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday – Friday
-
August 6: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Next Saturday, my team and I will be at the Ridgedale Library for our June ‘Coffee with the Commissioner’.
Invite a friend and enjoy a cup of coffee over an informal conversation with me.
RSVP here!
By Elizabeth Shockman, MPR News
Adelsman is one of the curators behind a new exhibit at the Hennepin History Museum. “Separate Not Equal” tells the story of school desegregation and the pairing of Nathan Hale and Eugene Field elementary schools, which were less than 2 miles apart in south Minneapolis.
But for Adelsman, the story is not just public history, it’s personal. She was among the white students bused from Hale to Field when desegregation efforts started.
“It was really a wonderful thing for me to go to Field and have classmates that looked like my family. For many of us, for myself and the family that I come from, from our values, it made a big difference in my life.”
Access the full story here.
Get rid of unwanted items that can't be disposed of in your trash or recycling bin at Eden Prairie's Community Drop-Off Day. Dispose of trash/refuse, construction debris, bikes, and more. This event is open to Eden Prairie residents only with valid ID for proof of residency (driver's license, state ID, or utility bill);
The City of Eden Prairie is hosting this free community drop-off day tomorrow, Saturday, Jun 18, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Hennepin Technical College, 13100 College View Dr, Eden Prairie, MN 55347
Find more details here.
Minnetonka's 2022 Summer Fest is taking place next Saturday, June 25, at the civic center campus (14600 Minnetonka Blvd.). Other activities are held around the city throughout the day. The festivities conclude with fireworks.
- Inflatables
- Sports challenge
- Climbing wall
- Ninja Warrior course
- Log rolling
- Tot Trot
- Pickleball tournament
- Food trucks
- Beer and wine
- Live musical entertainment by Pop Rocks
- Fireworks
Find a full schedule of events in the June issue of the Minnetonka Memo.
The Hennepin County Board of Commissioners consists of one commissioner from each of seven districts. I am proud to represent Deephaven, north Eden Prairie, Edina, Excelsior, Greenwood, Hopkins, Long Lake, Minnetonka, Minnetonka Beach, northern Mound, Orono, Shorewood, Spring Park, Tonka Bay, Wayzata and Woodland.
|
Chris LaTondresse
Commissioner
6th District
612-348-7886
Jessica Oaxaca
District Director
612-348-6885
Kyle Olson
Policy Director
612-348-3168
|
