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Greetings! We hope our newsletter serves as a resource for staying connected to Hennepin County activities and staying updated on county news and services. Our newsletter comes out the first Friday of each month.
Have content you'd like added? Contact my policy aides Emma Weilage at emma.weilage@hennepin.us or Ingrid Kubisa at ingrid.kubisa@hennepin.us
We are always looking for resident feedback on ways to improve Hennepin County's service offerings. If you have an idea, please don't hesitate to reach out. As an elected official, I answer to you.
 State of the County Address
The Hennepin County Board of Commissioners cordially invites you to the 2025 State of the County Address, presented by Board Chair Irene Fernando.
Thursday, May 8, 2025
Doors open at 9:30 a.m. with program beginning at 10 a.m.
625 Building Auditorium
625 South 4th Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55415
625 Building map
Light refreshments provided with program to follow. Dress code is business casual.
ASL interpretation will be provided onsite.
Planning to attend? Please RSVP here
2025 Transportation Activities Map
What this map includes
This map includes major transportation preservation and construction projects planned in 2025. Please note, the identified projects may change based on approvals required, coordination with other projects and additional factors such as weather and emergency needs. Communication with residents on these projects will generally occur prior to work starting through various methods such as a website, GovDelivery emails, open houses, visits with local businesses, notifications in city newsletters and location signing. For a closer district view, click on the district tabs.
What is not included
Not included in this map are minor maintenance activities, such as patching potholes, sweeping, sign maintenance, addressing drainage issues, building/replacing retaining walls and removing diseased trees. Many of these projects are brief and have little public impact.
For more information visit: Hennepin County 2025 Transportation Activities Map
Residents with questions/concerns are encouraged to call Transportation Dispatch at 612-596-0299 or visit https://www.hennepin.us/reportaproblem.
Report a Problem
Hennepin County is responsible for most maintenance issues on county roads. This includes pothole repair, fixing traffic signals and picking up debris.
The below link will connect you to our county web page, which offers information and forms for reporting issues, such as pothole repair needs, sign knock-downs, signal malfunctions, etc. The site also includes information on how to report a problem on city streets and state highways, as contact information for other agencies.
Report a problem | Hennepin County
Additionally, the following Transportation Dispatch email address and phone number are alternative methods for reporting issues, and included on the referenced web page.
dispatch@hennepin.us
Phone: 612-596-0299
 Career and Resource Fair
Everyone is welcome to attend this career and resource fair which features a variety of jobs and resources in the Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota area.
Each employer will feature information about their organization, job openings, and more. You will be able to meet with each employer to get your questions answered.
Wednesday, May 7th
10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Hennepin County Library – Brookdale
6125 Shingle Creek Parkway
Brooklyn Center, MN 55430
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/career-and-resource-fair-may-7-tickets-1304617027649
Walk ins welcome!
Osseo's City Wide Garage Sale!
Have stuff sitting around and want make some extra cash?
Osseo will be having a city wide garage sale from May 15th to 18th.
For more information visit https://www.osseomn.gov/community-development/page/city-wide-garage-sale-2025
No Mow May
“No Mow May” is the practice of minimizing lawn cutting during May when dandelions, clover, etc. provide forage for pollinators early.
Check your city's website for specific regulations :)
Full-Day Community Police Academy
The New Hope, Crystal and Robbinsdale Police Departments are hosting a full-day Community Police Academy on Saturday, May 17 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Crystal Police Department.
This free, single-day event is ideal for adults of all ages and backgrounds who live or work within New Hope, Crystal and Robbinsdale and want to learn more about their local police Department. NOTE: A brief background check is conducted on all applicants.
Most instructors are New Hope, Crystal or Robbinsdale police officers. Topics include patrol tactics, investigations, narcotics, crime scene processing, juvenile crime, dispatching, court procedures, use of force, canine demonstrations, crime prevention strategies and mental health in law enforcement.
Participants should be ready for classroom and hands-on experiences and are expected and encouraged to fully participate in all topics. The academy is a safe environment.
Space is limited. To learn more and register, visit go.crystalmn.gov/PoliceAcademy.
Robbinsdale Water Treatment Plant Tours
During the week of May 18-24, 2025, the City of Robbinsdale will be offering tours of the award-winning Robbinsdale Water Treatment Plant in celebration of
National Public Works Week. Look out for further details and a tour sign-up form on City social media channels and in the Birdtown Brief soon!
Hennepin County Sherriff’s Office Emergency Communications Facility
Provides 24/7, emergency and non-emergency dispatching for:
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38 communities & Ft. Snelling
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27 law enforcement agencies
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24 fire agencies
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coordination with 4 secondary EMS providers
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coordination with the other 7 Hennepin County PSAPs
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and coordination with PSAPs around the state and nation
Your input is needed! Please review and comment on the Blue Line Extension Community Engagement Framework.
We are always looking for ways to most effectively engage communities on this project. The Community Engagement Framework builds on the existing engagement and communications work.
Contact us
Jeffrey Lunde
Commissioner, 1st District
612-348-7881
Ingrid Kubisa
Policy Aide
612-386-1155
Emma Weilage
Asst. Policy Aide
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