District 7 residents,
I want to sincerely thank you for allowing me to serve on the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners for another term. It has been an honor to represent you at the county level. With your help, I have been able to advocate for District 7's needs when it comes to roads and bridges, transportation, health and human services, and so much more. Imagine what we will be able to accomplish in the next four years!
I am truly grateful to you all,
Commissioner Kevin Anderson
Hennepin County now accepting applications for community advisory boards
The Hennepin County Board is recruiting volunteers for 43 advisory and watershed district board positions through its annual open appointment process.
Each fall, the board accepts applications from residents interested in volunteer service positions on advisory boards, commissions, councils and special task forces. Board members will advise commissioners and help set policy on a variety of topics important to the county.
Community advisory board openings:
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Adult Mental Health Local Advisory Council
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County Extension Committee, U of M Extension
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Racial Equity Advisory Council
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Special Board of Appeal and Equalization
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Three Rivers Park District Board of Commissioners
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Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Board
Watershed board openings:
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Minnehaha Creek Watershed District
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Starting January 2025 – the county board will conduct interviews.
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First quarter of 2025 – the county board will appoint volunteers to the positions.
Carry your library card anywhere with the new Hennepin County Library app, available for Apple and Android devices. Use the Hennepin County Library app to discover new titles, plan your next visit, and browse recommendations. You can also:
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Instantly access your library card barcode
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Check library hours and locations
Whether you’re browsing from home or scanning your barcode in-person at the library, the new app makes it even easier to connect and explore.
Hennepin County works to support the local business community with no-cost consulting and group-learning in Elevate Hennepin. It also invests in business districts in cities and towns across the county by supporting affordable commercial real estate, beautification, and access via transit, bike, and walking.
Check out a video of Hennepin County’s wholistic approach to supporting local businesses.
As some of our passionate Hennepin County staff and partners noted, this holiday shopping season is the ideal time to celebrate all the local business community gives back to us as residents.
Mark your calendars, November 30, 2024, is Small Business Saturday and we’re celebrating everything local business owners do with the annual Love Local campaign.
Share your favorite local business, business district with Hennepin County and inspire your neighbors to shop local by using the hashtag #LoveLocalHC all from Small Business Saturday through this season.
Each year, Hennepin County receives around $5 million from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for suburban housing and development projects and services.
To guide the use of the funds, Hennepin County works with cities, residents, and other partners to set goals and priorities for affordable housing and community development in suburban communities as part of a five-year plan. These priorities also help shape broader affordable housing efforts by the county and partner cities.
The next five-year plan is now under development. You can help us understand your personal housing experiences and priorities by taking a quick online survey.
Hennepin County along with the cities of Minnetonka, Eden Prairie, Edina, Hopkins, and St. Louis Park, are hosting an Opioid Summit. Residents will learn about opioids and resources to keep their families and community safe. The event is intended for residents of those cities, but anyone is welcome to attend.
Naloxone training will be provided. There is no cost to attend, and lunch will be provided.
Thursday, December 5, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Minnetonka Community Center 14600 Minnetonka Blvd Minnetonka, MN 55345
You may now be eligible for MinnesotaCare. Your immigration status does not matter. You may qualify even if you are undocumented.
It’s a good idea to have health insurance because you and your family can save money on medical bills. You should apply if you:
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Don’t have other health insurance options.
Hennepin Health is a health plan that provides health coverage for residents who are eligible for Medical Assistance and MinnesotaCare. Throughout his career, Hennepin Health Chief Medical Officer Krishan Subrahmanian (Dr. Krish) has seen the importance of health insurance. But he also understands how confusing health insurance can be. It can be especially complex for those who are eligible for Medical Assistance and MinnesotaCare.
In the podcast Dr. Krish answers basic questions like who is eligible for Medical Assistance and MinnesotaCare, what the benefits are, and how to sign up and switch plans. He talks to community members who’ve used the programs, and interviews experts like Dr. Nathan Chomilo, Minnesota Department of Human Services medical director for Medicaid and Medical Assistance.
“We want everyone to understand how Medical Assistance and MinnesotaCare help our neighbors reclaim health and benefit our community,” says Dr. Krish. “Finding, choosing, enrolling, and switching health insurance plans is easy and we can help.”
Watch the “Demystifying Medicaid with Dr. Krish” podcast
Hennepin Health is a health plan owned by Hennepin County that providers health coverage for residents who are eligible for Medical Assistance and MinnesotaCare. One thing that makes Hennepin Health unique is its investment in staff who engage people in community, over the phone, and at the Hennepin Health Member Service Center.
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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