Cookout with the Cops! FREE BBQ event

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Cookout with the Cops! FREE BBQ event

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Wednesday, August 21, 2024 - 5–7:30 p.m.
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Community Cookout - Cookout with the Cops

Putting "Unity" in Comm"unity"
  • Wednesday, August 21, 5-7:30 p.m.
  • Moir Park, 10320 Morgan Ave S.
  • FREE food, drinks and raffle prizes! *While supplies last
  • Seating may be limited. Bring a lawn chair or a blanket.
(In partnership with the BPD, HEART and Hometown Church)

National Night Out

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National Night Out

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Tuesday, August 6, 2024 - 6–8 p.m.
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Police Department

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National Night Out (NNO) is an annual community-building campaign that is celebrated nationwide. The campaign promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make neighborhoods a safer, better place to live.

Cops and Cones

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Cops and Cones

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Starts Tuesday, June 4, 2024 - 1–2:30 p.m.
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Police Department

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Cops and Cones is a spin off of Coffee with a Cop and will be held various times throughout the summer. Cops and Cones is one of the many ways we work to connect with the community and build relationships with residents in Bloomington.

The mission of Cops and Cones

  • Improve trust, break down barriers and strengthen relationships between police officers and the citizens we serve
  • Have open lines of communication and understanding between the Bloomington Police Department and the Bloomington community
  • Address relevant issues in the community
  • Foster a strong and reliable relationship between community members and the officers of the Bloomington Police Department

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Port Authority Commission Meeting

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Port Authority Commission Meeting

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Thursday, September 12, 2024 - 5:15–7:30 p.m.
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Port Authority

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Council Chambers
As permitted by MS13D.02, some members of the City Council and Port Authority Commission may participate remotely and electronically. Members of the public may attend in person or watch the meeting via the City's YouTube channel: blm.mn/YouTube.
 

Meeting agendas and documents are available at blm.mn/meetings.

City Council/Port Authority Concurrent Meeting-CANCELLED

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City Council/Port Authority Concurrent Meeting-CANCELLED

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Tuesday, August 20, 2024 - 6–10 p.m.
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Port Authority

City Council Office

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As permitted by MS13D.02, some members of the City Council and Port Authority Commission may participate remotely and electronically. Members of the public may attend in person or watch the meeting via the City's YouTube channel: blm.mn/YouTube.

Meeting agendas and documents are available at blm.mn/meetings

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Council Chambers

Compost Giveaway

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Compost Giveaway

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Saturday, May 10, 2025 - 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
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Solid Waste Sustainability Specialist
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RSVP to Reserve Your Compost

To secure your bags, RSVP by May 7. 

RSVP at blm.mn/compost

When you RSVP, you will reserve three 40-pound bags of compost and a 1 hour time slot. Come any time during your hour to receive your compost.

New this year, only curbside and drop-off organics recycling participants are eligible to receive free compost.

Not signed up for organics recycling yet? Sign up at blm.mn/organics.

About the Compost Giveaway

The compost giveaway, funded through a Hennepin County grant, is an annual event intended to encourage participation in organics recycling that begins and ends with residents. How does it work?

  1. Food scraps and other compostable items are collected from participating residents through the City’s organics recycling program, 
  2. Organics are processed into compost at SMSC Organics Recycling Facility, and
  3. Nutrient-rich compost is returned to participating residents.

Home Energy Workshop

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Home Energy Workshop

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Wednesday, July 31, 2024 - 6:30–8 p.m.
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Sustainability

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Home energy affects our comfort, health, and pocketbooks. The way we fuel our homes also impacts climate change. At this year's Home Energy Workshop, expert speakers will present on home energy efficiency, electrification, and solar. 

Doors open at 6 p.m.

Registration is free and available online.

A free light dinner will be provided

Español? 952-563-8732

Need translation or other accommodation? 952-563-8732

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Thursday Blockbusters: Lamont Cranston Band

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Thursday Blockbusters: Lamont Cranston Band

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Thursday, August 8, 2024 - 6:30–9:30 p.m.
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Parks and Recreation Department

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Lamont Cranston Band

Blues and BBQ is the perfect combination. 

The best in blues and blues rock is what you'll experience courtesy of the legendary Lamont Cranston BandThis Minneapolis-based blues band has been at it since 1969. After 14 releases and many show stopping performances, the band is still going strong and turning out new material all the time.


The Thursday Blockbusters Series provides the very best in free outdoor entertainment on Thursdays throughout the summer at Normandale Lake Bandshell. It features top quality musical performances, food trucks and beer sales at each show!

  • Food and beverage service begins at 6:30 p.m.  
  • Music begins at 7 p.m.   

The bandshell performance venue is a natural grass amphitheater with no permanent seating. Please consider bringing a blanket or lawn chair for your comfort and convenience while enjoying the event. 

Summer Fete 2021 Bandshell

Visit the Arts in the Parks web page to see other fun events in summer 2024!

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Thursday Blockbusters: The R Factor

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Thursday Blockbusters: The R Factor

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Thursday, August 1, 2024 - 6:30–9:30 p.m.
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Parks and Recreation Department

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The R Factor band

The R Factor is a legendary Twin Cities group playing a complete variety of contemporary, big band, Motown, classic rock, R&B, soul and Top 40 music. 

The band's vast repertoire of music coupled with its unparalleled audience engagement makes this a can't miss show!  Preview the sights and sounds of The R Factor on its YouTube channel


The Thursday Blockbusters Series provides the very best in free outdoor entertainment on Thursdays throughout the summer at Normandale Lake Bandshell. It features top quality musical performances, food trucks and beer sales at each show!

  • Food and beverage service begins at 6:30 p.m.  
  • Music begins at 7 p.m.   

The bandshell performance venue is a natural grass amphitheater with no permanent seating. Please consider bringing a blanket or lawn chair for your comfort and convenience while enjoying the event. 

Summer Fete 2021 Bandshell

Visit the Arts in the Parks web page to see other fun events in summer 2024!

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