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Supply drive, silent auction to benefit Bloomington families
5+ hour, 4+ min ago (125+ words) Nine Mile Brewing of Bloomington will host a fundraising afternoon Saturday, March 21 to support Bloomington families with housing stability, groceries, transportation and essential needs. Nine Mile Brewing of Bloomington will host a fundraising afternoon Saturday, March 21 to support Bloomington families…...
Juvenile dead, adult rescued at Bloomington's Bass Ponds
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (160+ words) A juvenile male's body was recovered from the Bass Ponds area of Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge in Bloomington last week. A juvenile male's body was recovered from the Bass Ponds area of Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge in Bloomington…...
Fleeing driver wasn't deterred by damage to his vehicle in Bloomington
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (959+ words) A 23-year-old Minneapolis man was charged with fleeing a police officer in a motor vehicle and criminal vehicular operation following a short pursuit in Bloomington. The arrest occurred at approximately 5 p.m. Jan. 15 after the suspect tried to flee police officers who…...
Bloomington Richfield Sun Current sports looking ahead for Jan. 29
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (434+ words) Richfield continues its Tri-Metro Conference schedule with games against Fridley on Friday and DeLaSalle on Wednesday. On Friday, the Spartans host the boys game at 7 p.m., while the girls from Fridley tip at 6 p.m. On Wednesday, the girls play at Richfield while…...
Bloomington restaurant owner remains in ICE detention facility, despite family's payment
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (451+ words) The family of Juan Manuel Arellano Zepeda (right) has started a GoFundMe for legal fees after their father was detained by ICE on Jan. 6. An Apple Valley resident and Bloomington restaurant owner who was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement…...
Bloomington Council: ICE is 'wreaking real havoc' on the community
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (184+ words) Bloomington City Council members released a joint statement criticizing recent U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity in the city. The council's Jan. 16 statement characterized the enforcement as unfair, inconsistent and contrary to the U.S. Constitution. "We strongly condemn militarized raids that terrorize…...
Vatican artifacts on display at Mall of America in Bloomington
2+ mon, 4+ day ago (983+ words) Unusual and surprising relics and mementos from popes of the past are on display as part of "Vatican Unveiled" at Mall of America in Bloomington, including a souvenir mirror and brush set depicting Pope Leo XIII, which dates back to…...
Bloomington, Richfield leaders respond to ICE activity
2+ mon, 4+ day ago (457+ words) Bloomington and Richfield leaders addressed their communities last week following activity by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, which has been reported through social media posts to be active in both cities. The mayors of each city offered condolences to the family…...
Bloomington council member's tardy financial reporting scrutinized by opponent
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (1094+ words) Bloomington's newest city council member is beginning her tenure as the recipient of a $250 civil penalty for violating campaign finance laws. Danielle Robertson won an at-large city council race in November and began her four-year tenure on the council this…...
The old oak tree in Bloomington shines brightly once again
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (858+ words) The "Lighted Oak" tree on Meadowview Road in Bloomington is shining brightly once again, a decade after it went dark as a result of the property's sale. Cherry pickers were required to string lights to the top of the 60-foot…...