Osseo Area School Board Discusses Extended School Hours and Celebrates Long-Serving Retirees

Overview: The recent Osseo Area School Board meeting focused on recommendations for extending school hours to improve academic outcomes, recognizing the contributions of retiring staff, and addressing challenges tied to attendance boundaries. The board also acknowledged the achievements of student representatives and sports teams, and approved significant employee contracts.

Minneapolis Heritage Preservation Commission Advances Local Landmark Designation for Historic Lean House

Overview: The Minneapolis Heritage Preservation Commission moved forward with the nomination of the Lean House, located at 623-625 Eighth Avenue Southeast, as a local landmark.

Bloomington Port Authority Approves Key Grocery Lease and Explores Future Development Strategies

Overview: The Bloomington Port Authority Commission approved a lease agreement with Colonial Market for the Bloomington Central Station Grocery during their recent meeting. Additionally, the commission delved into various strategic development projects, including the Commercial Nodes Toolkit and the potential sale of a property near the Mall of America for public park development, while also focusing on refining their mission statement to better encapsulate their evolving role in city development.

Richfield Housing Authority Debates Loan Forgiveness Amidst Homeowner’s Medical Crisis

Overview: The Richfield Housing & Redevelopment Authority meeting on May 19, 2025, centered on a sensitive debate about loan forgiveness for a homeowner facing medical challenges, alongside discussions on property sales and community development initiatives. Key topics included a partial loan forgiveness decision for a homeowner, a property sale at the intersection of Richfield Parkway and 66th Street, and a new program aimed at enhancing local business aesthetics.

Bloomington Council Faces Calls to Reevaluate Food Truck Ordinance and Union Disputes

Overview: In a recent Bloomington City Council meeting, issues surrounding food truck regulations, labor disputes, and municipal service policies took center stage. Residents and local business owners voiced concerns over a city ordinance affecting food trucks, ongoing union negotiations, and the implications of proposed changes to snow removal responsibilities and franchise fees.