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National Night Out earlier this month on August 6 (as always!) was an amazing time spent building community and connections with different blocks across the district.
These types of events really display the best of our communities—and I am so happy to join you all to strengthen neighborhood spirit and organization, join law enforcement to build relationships with block units, play games, have fun, and share food and conversation with one another.
If you want to organize YOUR block for next year in partnership with NNO, use these resources to learn more, get involved, and register your own event in the lead up to 2025.
National Night Out in Bloomington
Night to Unite in Richfield
Night to Unite in Eden Prairie
National Night out in Minneapolis
In partnership,
Debbie Goettel
What's happening at Hennepin County and across the district:
 Make sure to follow me on Twitter! @HennepinDebbie
The great Minnesota get-together is back for all of our enjoyment, so make sure you and your family are able to attend efficiently, cheaply, and safely.
Here are some tools and resources to keep at your disposal so you can join!
Deals and Discounts, including:
2024 Park & Ride Information
Printable list of Park & Ride and Express Bus locations (see District 5 locations):
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Metro Transit express service from Bloomington (open every day, Aug. 22 – Sept. 2): 30th Ave. Park & Ride, 8101 Winstead Way, northwest corner of 30th Avenue and 82nd Street (Note: No service at 82nd St. & 24th Ave. S. site)
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Southwest Transit express service from Eden Prairie (No service Labor Day, Sept. 2) : SouthWest Station, 13500 Technology Dr., Eden Prairie, 55344
The Hennepin County Youth Activities Grants (HCYAG) program is combining Facility and Playground grant opportunities into one application this fall. This combined grant opportunity will be called the Play Area grant.
Applications accepted August 1 - October 1, 2024. Apply now on the Hennepin County Supplier Portal
- Play Area grants: awards up to $300,000
- Equipment grants: awards up to $10,000
Pre-Application Conference August 21, 2024 at 10:00 AM. Link and access information in the Request for Applications (RFA) on the Supplier portal.
Questions? Need technical assistance? Contact Sarah Breyette, Grant Coordinator, at youth.grants@hennepin.us or 612-348-8172.
Many of us intend to take action on issues we care about but struggle to figure out which changes or new habits fit into our busy lives. If you’ve ever wanted to reduce the amount of waste you create, the Zero Waste Challenge is a great opportunity to learn more and get personalized help.
Apply to join the challenge
Throughout the eight-month challenge, participating households develop a personalized waste reduction plan, receive one-on-one coaching and support, attend educational workshops, receive waste reduction tips, get access to supplies and educational materials, and connect with other households.
The upcoming Zero Waste Challenge will run from September 2024 through April 2025. You must be a Hennepin County resident to participate. Complete the online application by Saturday, August 31.
Start recycling your food scraps and yard waste into compost—right in your own backyard. About 25 percent what we throw away is organic materials like food, napkins and paper towels that could be put to better use as compost. Hennepin County offers free online webinars to help you get started.
Upcoming webinars
Learn how to set up your compost pile, what materials you can compost, how to get the mix right, and more. There is no charge to sign up, but registration is required.
- Friday, September 13 from noon to 1 p.m. Virtual on Zoom. Register.
- Tuesday, September 24 from 7 to 8 p.m. Virtual on Zoom. Register.
Check out what’s happening across the county or zoom into your district to see what’s happening closer to you. To learn more about each project, just click on the line or dot on the map.
2024 Transportation Activities Webmap
2024-2028 Transportation Capital Projects Webmap
Other resources:
Metropolitan Council weekly construction update
MnDOT- Metro Area State highway and bridge projects
 Richfield Penn Fest is almost here for 2024!
The day the street comes alive with fun! An annual Richfield community gathering on Penn Avenue.
Sunday, September 15 - 1 to 5 pm
Learn more
Join us for the 4th Annual Bloomington Pride MN festival!
September 22, 2024
4:00 p.m – 7:00 p.m.
Bloomington Civic Plaza, East Lawn
1800 W Old Shakopee Rd, Bloomington MN 55431
Learn more
Join the Eden Prairie PetSmart Adoption Day Event to meet your new best friend on from 12:00-2:00 pm on Sunday, August 25. Fosters will showcase adoptable animals.
They will post attending animals on the Facebook event page a few days prior.
Learn more!
Have you ever wanted to digitize family heirlooms and artifacts?
Hennepin History Museum has legacy equipment to digitize out-of-date formats like audio and VHS tape, a film deck for 8mm and Super 8 film conversion to mp4 format, and a scanner to digitize photos and slides.
The Memory Lab, located just outside the research library in the museum, is free but reservations are required. Training and guidance using the equipment will be provided.
This is a part of HHM's "Radical Roots" program to preserve family histories, made possible through a gift from Bruce Bruemmer. Learn more here.
Check out events happening at a Hennepin County library near you. Filter for specific geographic areas, age groups, and different types of events to find something unique to you and your family!
Learn more at Hennepin County Library events.
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Please call our office at 612-348-7885 or contact us to seek assistance or ask a question.
Contact
Commissioner Debbie Goettel
Hennepin County District 5
Bloomington | Eden Prairie | Richfield | SW Minneapolis
612-348-7885
Graham Faulkner
Policy Director
612-596-7078
Kate Nelson
District Director
612-348-7885
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