 It's that time again! Join me the week of June 2nd for a great cup of coffee and conversation about what's happening in Hennepin County and your community.
Monday, June 2nd
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Mocha Monkey, 4080 Tower St, Saint Bonifacius, MN 55375
Tuesday, June 3rd
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Daily Dose, 15517 Grove Cir N, Maple Grove, MN 55369
Wednesday, June 4th
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Blackwater Coffee & Cafe, 5159 Highway 12, Maple Plain, MN 55359
Thursday, June 5th
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Caribou Coffee, 13635 Northdale Boulevard, Rogers, MN 55374
The best days at my job are when I get to spend time with the communities I represent. Check out what I've been up to so far this month:
 Thanks to Senator Hoffman and all of the legislators I met with this session.
With the regular legislative session now over and a potential special session on the way, my colleagues and I have been working hard to advocate for our residents and services at the Capitol.
 A special shout out to Representatives Nadeau, Carroll, and Bahner for joining the meeting.
Speaking of the legislative session, earlier this month I hosted a meeting with city council members in my district to discuss the impact of the budgets that were proposed by the Minnesota House and Senate.
 At this year's State of the County address, Chair Fernando highlighted the amazing work the county has done over the last year. A very sincere thanks to all of the county staff and partners who make Hennepin County Government's work possible. I'm looking forward to everything we will do together in the year to come.
 The warmer weather means Hennepin County's Forestry team is out in full force! This month, I stopped by a tree planting operation in Dayton where about 100 trees and 5,000 seedlings were planted.
 The Metropolitan Mosquito Control District - of which I am on the board - visited the Capitol this month to share their work with legislators and staff. MMCD staff had live larvae, staff experts, a drone and a helicopter on display. To learn more about MMCD, click here.
 The City of Dayton had a great Open House event last week, with kids activities and opportunities for residents to learn about the city's work. Hennepin County's Elevate Hennepin program joined the event to chat with residents about the program's assistance for entrepreneurs and business owners, and I also got to chat with representatives from our Champlin and Rogers libraries!
Last week during National Police Week, we honored those who bravely serve their communities.
On Thursday, the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office had the solemn honor of standing guard at the Law Enforcement Memorial at the MN State Capitol - a powerful reminder of the courage, sacrifice, and unwavering dedication of those who gave their lives in the line of duty.
Minnesota Law Enforcement Memorial Association (LEMA) members Lieutenant Hernke and Sergeant Petrone and the HCSO Honor Guard joined the annual ceremony to pay respects to those who made the ultimate sacrifice, their families, and their agencies. Lt. Hernke and Sgt. Petrone walked the thin, blue line to present arms in reverence to The Old Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier while our Honor Guard presented wreaths honoring the fallen peace officers and stood guard during the powerful tribute.
Though we have lost the fallen heroes, their sacrifices will never be forgotten, and their legacies will live on in the lives they touched, the communities they served, and the families that shared them with us.
With potential for severe weather this spring and summer, it's a great time to review Hennepin County's emergency management recommendations.
The Emergency Management website is a wealth of knowledge and resources:
Emergency Management | Hennepin County
You can also follow Hennepin County Emergency Management on Facebook for updates.
Enjoy the Hennepin County Fair as we celebrate 172 years of the Hennepin County Agricultural Society. Get your favorite food, play in the bounce houses and fair games, pet barnyard animals, listen to great local music, browse work from incredible local artists, and more.
DATES:
Thursday, June 12th - Saturday, June 14th
LOCATION:
Corcoran Lions Park, 19101 County Road 10, Hamel, MN 55340
DAILY HOURS & HIGHLIGHTS:
Thursday, June 12th: 10am - 9pm
- SWAT Team Demo (10am)
- Hennepin County Sheriff K9 Demo (1pm)
- Jonah & the Whales Band (7pm)
Friday, June 13th: 10am - 11pm
- SWAT Team Demo (10am)
- Meet Sheriff Dawanna Witt (12pm)
- Hennepin County Sheriff K9 Demo (1pm)
- 3 Quarter County Band (7pm)
Saturday, June 14th: 10am - 11pm
- Hennepin County Crime Lab Demo (10am)
- Meet a Llama (11am)
- Teddy Bear Band (12pm)
- The Resistors Band (2pm)
- The Castaways Band (7pm)
Click here to see the full fair schedule.
It is time to Shell-ebrate the turtles found in our parks and challenge yourself to discover something new!
Visit with wildlife biologists and education staff to further your natural history knowledge of the species in our parks, our conservation efforts and ongoing research. In addition to park staff, representatives from HerpMapper, the Minnesota Zoo and TurtlTracker will be present. Meet live turtles, canoe the lake where they live and participate in turtle centered art. Photo booth, trivia challenge and food trucks are all part of the fun.
Participants ages 11 years and younger must be accompanied by an adult.
DATE: Sunday, June 1st
TIME: 11am - 3pm
LOCATION: French Regional Park, 12605 Rockford Rd, Minneapolis, MN 55441
Click here to see the Facebook event.
Through the end of this month, join treasure hunters and DIY enthusiasts to shop at local salvage retailers and win prizes. Participate in Hennepin County’s Salvage Crawl and get to know 12 home improvement thrift stores in the Twin Cities.
Salvage retailers offer a wide variety of building materials, hardware, tools, and other home improvement items. From old growth lumber to vintage light fixtures and everything in between, you’ll be sure to find both inspiration and quality materials for your next project.
Visit participating salvage retailers from May 1 to 31 and check in using the QR code on the Hennepin County Salvage Crawl poster near the checkout counter to be entered into a drawing to win prizes. Find a list of retailers, interactive map, and description of prizes at hennepin.us/salvage.
The sun is out and summer will be here before we know it. Take care of your boat/watercraft license now so you're ready for fun in the sun.
Be sure to bring your Minnesota Department of Natural Resources notice if you're renewing your watercraft license or bring your ID and proof of sale if registering for the first time.
ATV, boat or snowmobile registration | Hennepin County
The 7th District serves the cities of
Champlin, Corcoran, Dayton, Greenfield, Independence, Loretto, Maple Grove, Maple Plain, Medina, Minnetrista, Southern Mound, Rogers,
St. Bonifacius, Hanover, Northwest Plymouth, and Rockford.
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Contact us
Kevin Anderson
Commissioner, 7th District
Ketki Varsha
Policy Director
612-559-4221
Clara Severson
District Director
612-596-9040
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