Video & Transcript Research : 'Bloomington'
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- The port is the economic Bloomington.
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and industries healthy in Bloomington and industries healthy in Bloomington - , developing into a center in Bloomington, developing into a remarkable<00:31:18.399>
Keywords:
individual income tax, retirement contributions, tax corrections, annuity contracts, tax year attribution, tax credit, economic development, community investment, data disclosure, Minnesota regulations, tax increment financing, municipal authority, job creation, transferred increment, public hearing, nonresident employees, income tax exemption, Minnesota taxation, employment duties, tax withholding
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- It extended the property tax exemption for certain property that Bloomington was holding for economic
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was <00:09:01.839>holding property that Bloomington was holding property - that Bloomington was holding for<00:09:02.240>
economic <00:09:02.800>development. - There's also an exemption for Bloomington Port Authority for $20,000 in fiscal 26 and 27 and $40,000
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Bills:
HF9
Keywords:
energy policy, renewable energy standard, carbon-free standard, solar standard, hydroelectric, hydropower, electric utility, Public Utilities Commission, PUC, renewable portfolio standard, carbon capture and sequestration, CCS, greenhouse gas emissions, climate policy, nuclear power plant, certificate of need, fossil fuel plant demolition, utility compliance delay, beneficial electrification, sales tax exemption
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Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Chicken bill gets committee OK 3/23/26
Transcript Highlights:
- flashbacks to my time on city council when we debated backyard raising chickens in the city of Bloomington
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Uh backyard in the city of Bloomington. - Uh backyard in the city of Bloomington.
- Coulter asked whether, if a county adopts an ordinance — say Hennepin County — and the city of Bloomington
Summary:
The committee heard House File 4295, described by the author as the “Chicken Shift Bill,” which would address an unintended consequence of state feedlot regulations affecting backyard chicken coops. The bill would allow counties to adopt ordinances exempting small chicken coops, up to 24 chickens, from feedlot designation, while leaving counties free to set a lower limit or decline to act. The author and Wright County Administrator Greg Kryser testified in support, saying the measure would give local governments flexibility and resolve confusion for county feedlot officers. Kryser also explained the issue using animal-unit calculations to show how chickens in a coop could be treated differently from chickens at pasture.
Representative Coulter raised a question about how a county ordinance would interact with a city ordinance on backyard chickens, and the chair said he did not know the answer but would look into it. Representative Grieman expressed support and noted the bill’s relevance to backyard chicken owners. The chair said the bill would be referred to the Environment Committee and suggested the jurisdictional question be clarified before further hearing.
The author closed by reiterating the purpose of the bill and the phrase “the chickens come home to roost.” The committee then voted unanimously in favor of re-referring House File 4295 to the Environment Committee, and the motion passed.
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Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Informational interview with Rep. Nathan Coulter (DFL-Bloomington) Jan 6th, 2026
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- We just talked about it, but I saw that you recently had a chance to visit some seniors at Bloomington
- young folks, and this was actually two uh government classes, seniors at Kennedy High School in Bloomington
- You know, I think sort of beyond that, you know, we're hearing it from folks in Bloomington and across
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folks <00:08:41.680>in <00:08:41.760>in <00:08:42.080>Bloomington - hearing it from folks in in Bloomington hearing it from folks in in Bloomington and<00:08:42.719
Summary:
The discussion focused on several policy areas the legislator expects to work on in 2026, especially higher education, child care, and government trust issues. On higher education, she said the committee will likely remain budget-heavy but she hopes to expand the North Star Promise program to more middle-income Minnesotans, noting the current $80,000 income cutoff is below the state median and that the program has been a “game changer” for enrollment and access.
She also revisited House File 2617, a child care licensing bill that did not advance in full but had some pieces included in the children and families budget. She described it as an effort to modernize licensing so providers are treated more like educators, with less focus on rigid rules and more on helping them focus on children’s care and development while still maintaining safety. She said child care remains her top issue for 2026, along with broader affordability concerns such as food, rent, mortgage payments, health insurance, and prescription drugs.
The conversation also touched on a bill she has to impose a one-year waiting period before former legislators can register as lobbyists, which she framed as a perception and trust issue rather than a legal conflict of interest. She said the goal is to reassure the public that lawmakers are serving constituents rather than preparing for lobbying jobs after leaving office. No votes or formal committee actions were taken in this interview-style discussion.
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- Um, I'm a parent with the Bloomington Public Schools district.
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schools the Bloomington um public schools the Bloomington um public schools - speaking on behalf of a Bloomington speaking on behalf of a Bloomington Public<01:07:48.079>
- Bloomington Public Schools. Thank you for the opportunity to speak today.
million <01:21:14.480>this Um, Bloomington cut five million this Um, Bloomington cut five
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- eastern half of the city of Bloomington eastern half of the city of Bloomington um<01:09:41.759>
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Port purchased uh by the Bloomington Port purchased uh by the Bloomington Port - She's the Port Authority administrator for the city of Bloomington.
- economic development arm of the city of Bloomington.
- The site remains a key development opportunity for Bloomington.
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- excited about this bill because of the significant impact on construction jobs that it will have in Bloomington
- I am the Port Authority Administrator for the City of Bloomington.
- The City of Bloomington strongly supports the extension of the timeline for spending increment authorized
- the construction and development of an entertainment-focused venue in the South Loop District of Bloomington
- It is rapidly becoming a distinctive urban center in Bloomington, developing into a remarkable area where
Keywords:
individual income tax, retirement contributions, tax corrections, annuity contracts, tax year attribution, tax credit, economic development, community investment, data disclosure, Minnesota regulations, tax increment financing, municipal authority, job creation, transferred increment, public hearing, nonresident employees, income tax exemption, Minnesota taxation, employment duties, tax withholding
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- for today is Reverend Laura Thompson from Minnesota Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship in Bloomington
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in unarian Universalist Fellowship in unarian Universalist Fellowship in Bloomington - <00:03:25.920>
Minnesota <00:03:26.920>Pledge <00:03:27.159>of Bloomington Minnesota - Pledge of Bloomington Minnesota Pledge of Allegiance<00:03:27.920>
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- My name is Maya Olsen and I reside in Bloomington, where I've been a substitute teacher since 1996, a
- My name is Maya Olsen and I reside in Bloomington, where I've been a substitute teacher since 1996, a
- I want to point out that our law enforcement agency in Bloomington, along with Bloomington Public Schools
- In my 19 years with Bloomington Public Schools, unfortunately, we have not received one single notice
- I want to point out that our law enforcement agency in Bloomington, along with Bloomington Public Schools
Keywords:
immigration status, undocumented students, immigrant rights, K-12 education, public school enrollment, Plyler v. Doe, school district, charter school, cooperative unit, law enforcement access, ICE, immigration enforcement, civil lawsuit, private right of action, injunctive relief, mandamus, student records, directory information, parental engagement, equal access to education
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Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
Commerce committee hears bills to allow 17-year-olds to serve alcohol 3/13/25
Transcript Highlights:
- Paul, Bloomington, and Rochester, our convention centers, and all of our major sports facilities in the
- Union hotels in Minneapolis<00:03:26.519>
St <00:03:26.799>Paul <00:03:27.120>Bloomington - <00:03:27.680>
and Minneapolis St Paul Bloomington and Minneapolis St Paul Bloomington and
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Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection - 03/13/25
Commerce and Consumer Protection
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is <00:21:26.480>seeking is to um Bloomington is seeking is to um Bloomington - My name is Ann Katre, and I'm the Parks and Recreation Director for the City of Bloomington.
- My name is Ann Katre, director for the City of Bloomington. With me today is Peter Kurvers.
- Bloomington is seeking the same authorization by approving this request.
- Bloomington is seeking the same authorization by approving this request.
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Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Commerce Finance and Policy Committee 3/17/26
Commerce Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- for the Duran Coulter's 1089 Bloomington for the Duran Golf<00:42:26.040>
Course. - Our first testifier is Tim Engstrom from the Bloomington American Legion. Welcome.
- the Bloomington American Legion. the Bloomington American Legion. Welcome. Welcome. Welcome.
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runs um Bloomington, Legion baseball runs um Bloomington, Legion baseball runs meat - :05:29.640>
uh <01:05:29.720>American it would be Bloomington uh American it would be Bloomington
Keywords:
alcohol consumption, nursing homes, assisted living, resident activities, Minnesota Statutes, seasonal liquor licenses, resorts, intoxicating liquor, county board, Brainerd, Northern Pacific Center, event center, liquor license, on-sale license, alcohol sales, special law, local option, Minnesota liquor law, chapter 340A, Sunday sales
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- Louis Park, Bloomington—all of these were in the mid-20s for turnout.
- Bloomington was 26% turnout.
- Bloomington was 26% turnout.
- Bloomington was 26% turnout.
- was 26% turnout and 26.9 Bloomington was 26% turnout and Anoka<00:25:37.640>
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Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House DFL Media Availability 5/16/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I represent Edina and Bloomington. I'm a new legislator here at the House.
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Edina <00:11:00.720>and <00:11:00.880>Bloomington. - <00:11:01.640>
I'm <00:11:01.880>a represent Edina and Bloomington. - I'm a represent Edina and Bloomington.
Summary:
Minnesota House members and gun-violence prevention advocates described an ongoing floor sit-in aimed at pressuring Speaker Lisa Daudt to bring a Senate-passed gun violence prevention package to a vote before the end of session. Speakers, including Reps. Kristi Pursell, Zaina Mohamed, Julie Green, Samantha Sencer-Mura, and Emma Greenman, said the sit-in had lasted about 36 hours and framed the effort as a response to recent shootings, especially the Annunciation tragedy, and to demands from families, survivors, students, doctors, clergy, and other Minnesotans for action.
The proposed package was described as the most comprehensive gun-violence reduction legislation Minnesota has considered, including an assault weapons ban, high-capacity magazine limits, restrictions on binary triggers and unserialized 3D-printed ghost guns, safe-storage requirements, school safety measures, and mental health supports for children in crisis. Speakers argued that red flag laws and background checks passed in 2023 were already saving lives, and that the new package would extend those protections. They criticized House leadership for not bringing the bill forward and said refusing a vote denied legislators and voters a chance to take a public position.
Sen. Ron Latz, chair of the Senate Judiciary and Public Safety Committee, said the Senate passed the package 34-33 and sent it to the House, and he urged the House to act. He also said the red flag law had been used more than 400 times and noted that Speaker Daudt herself had benefited from a red flag order, arguing she should extend similar protections to others. Maggie from Protect Minnesota echoed the call to listen to the public and said the state was watching to see whether lawmakers cared enough to act. No vote was taken during the exchange; speakers said they would continue the floor action and urged Minnesotans to call the House and demand a vote.
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Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Legislation proposes centralized certified payroll reporting portal 4/9/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- That means cities with prevailing wage ordinances or labor standards policies like Richfield, Bloomington
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Richfield, standards policies like Richfield, standards policies like Richfield, Bloomington Brooklyn <00:03:00.560>Park, <00:03:00.800>and <00:03:00.959>Grand Bloomington- , Brooklyn Park, and Grand Bloomington, Brooklyn Park, and Grand Rapids<00:03:01.680>
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Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Health Finance and Policy Committee 2/23/26
Health Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- I was a Bloomington City Council member, worked with the Bloomington police for a long time.
- I was a Bloomington<00:53:14.960>
cities <00:53:15.440>council <00:53:15.760>member< - /c><00:53:16.240>
worked Bloomington cities council member worked Bloomington cities council member - a long with the Bloomington police for a long time.<00:53:18.640>
Bloomington <00:53:19.119>- Bloomington has a huge um uh uh time.
Keywords:
massage therapy, Asian bodywork therapy, massage therapist, Asian bodywork therapist, licensure, professional licensing, health occupations, Department of Health, commissioner of health, advisory council, protected title, unlicensed practice, scope of practice, consumer protection, background check, professional liability insurance, continuing education, credentialing examination, state preemption, municipal regulation
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Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House Elections Finance and Government Operations Committee 2/17/25
Elections Finance and Government Operations
Transcript Highlights:
- Our voters in the city of Bloomington voted to not only adopt ranked-choice voting but on a separate
- Our voters in the city of Bloomington voted to not only adopt ranked-choice voting but on a separate
- Louis Park, and Bloomington are the three that would be affected by this.
- Louis Park, and Bloomington are the three that would be affected by this.
- Louis Park, and Bloomington are the three that would be affected by this.
Keywords:
campaign finance, state funding, political activity, nonprofits, government transparency, HF66, Minnesota second-degree murder, unintentional murder, protective order, order for protection, harassment restraining order, domestic violence, victim protection, cross-jurisdictional orders, out-of-state restraining order, tribal court order, Canadian protective order, public safety, criminal law, homicide
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Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House/Senate DFL Press Conference 3/19/25
Transcript Highlights:
- I represent Senate District 50 in Bloomington.
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Summary:
Rep. Zach Stevenson and Sen. Mann presented Minnesota legislation aimed at requiring warning labels on social media platforms, modeled on the Surgeon General’s recommendation, and adding pop-up notifications every 30 minutes to show users how long they have been on a platform. They argued that social media use is linked to serious mental health harms among youth, including anxiety, depression, sleep disruption, self-harm, and suicidal ideation, and said the bill is part of a broader effort to add guardrails on big tech. They also referenced related Minnesota efforts on deepfakes, child influencers, platform-use disclosures, and a separate effort to remove cell phones from classrooms.
The hearing featured emotional testimony from parents Bridget Noring and Tabitha Urbansky, who described losing sons to fentanyl poisoning after drugs were arranged through Snapchat. Both said social media platforms can function as drug markets and that warning labels and other restrictions could help prevent similar tragedies. Eric Mishy of SAVE and the Kids Campaign also testified in support, saying social media is contributing to anxiety, depression, suicide, sextortion, trafficking, bullying, and drug sales, and that companies have not done enough to stop these harms.
In response to a question about the pop-up feature, Stevenson said the idea is new in Minnesota but similar to “are you still watching” prompts on streaming services, intended to add friction and interrupt addictive use. He and others said no state had yet enacted similar warning-label laws, though several have proposed them, and they emphasized that regulating technology companies is difficult because of their resources and lobbying power. No vote or formal committee action was taken in the transcript, though the bill was scheduled for a House Commerce Committee hearing the next day.
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Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Health and Human Services - 02/19/26
Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- Five of them are in Bloomington.
- Our uh health department of Bloomington.
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and serves Bloomington, Richfield, and serves Bloomington, Richfield, and Edina.<01 - >
Council In response, Bloomington City Council In response, Bloomington City Council allocated - Five of them are in Bloomington. grant. Five of them are in Bloomington.
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Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
Committee on Health and Human Services - 01/21/25
Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- I represent Senate District 51, which is Bloomington, Richfield, and a little bit of Minneapolis.
- I represent Senate District 51, which is Bloomington, Richfield, and a little bit of Minneapolis.
- I represent Senate District 51, which is Bloomington, Richfield, and a little bit of Minneapolis.
- District 51 um that's Bloomington District 51 um that's Bloomington Richfield<00:03:30.640>
and - I'm Elman, Senate District 50, which is Bloomington.
Summary:
The Senate Health and Human Services Committee convened for its first meeting of the 2025 session, with Chair Melissa Wiklund outlining the new co-chair arrangement, rotating gavel, committee size of 12, and the seven-vote threshold needed to move bills and motions. Members and staff introduced themselves, including several new senators, committee administrators, counsel, fiscal staff, researchers, and new pages. The committee then began its agenda with an overview of the Minnesota Department of Health from Deputy Commissioner Wendy Underwood.
Underwood described MDH’s mission and structure, emphasizing public health’s focus on prevention, population health, and the social and economic factors that drive health outcomes. She highlighted the state’s health disparities, the department’s five bureaus, and major work areas including infectious disease response, newborn screening, environmental health, chronic disease prevention, health regulation, health equity, and operations. She also discussed the Center for Health Care Affordability, saying the department has been meeting with stakeholders and has hired a director to begin work on advisory bodies and community engagement around rising health care costs.
Members asked questions about physician shortages, burnout, administrative burden, and health care bureaucracy. Senator Grunhagen argued that excessive paperwork and micromanagement are worsening access and workforce shortages, while Senator Abeler asked for data on whether past disparity programs have been effective and whether some efforts should be consolidated. Underwood said MDH has rural health programs, workforce supports such as loan forgiveness, and research on administrative costs and low-value services, and she noted the department has published legislative reports with more data to come. The chair then moved the committee to a broader discussion of public health system development in Minnesota, introducing City of Bloomington officials to present on a recent report.