Environmental Response Fund Grants Approved
The County Board approved $1.4 million in Environmental Response Fund (ERF) grants for 10 projects.
Village Creek Improvements
The Board approved $1.4 million in funding for public improvements to the Village Creek Redevelopment Project in Brooklyn Park.
Service Centers to be Reviewed
The county administrator has been directed to appoint a study group to review the service centers to help the board assess their long-term viability.
Citizens Academy Registration Now Open
The Citizens Academy will help residents understand the scope of county government by providing face-to-face interaction with county leaders and elected officials, including the commissioners, county administrator, sheriff, county attorney and department directors.
Citizen Advisory Board Openings
The County Board is seeking applicants for two vacancies on the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District Board and the Lower Minnesota River Watershed District Board.
Lyndale Ave. Bridge Closed Jan. 17
The Lyndale Ave. Bridge is closed until October of this year for construction.
Roosevelt Library Closing for Renovation Feb. 11
Hennepin County Library – Roosevelt, 4026 28th Ave. S., Minneapolis, will close for renovation at 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11. Reopening is planned for summer 2013.
Read more about Roosevelt Library Closing for Renovation Feb. 11
Service Centers No Longer Accept Visa®
As of January 9 the county’s seven service centers no longer accept Visa® credit cards.
Homes for Homeless Veterans
Homelessness among Hennepin veterans has dropped 33 percent in the last year.
Get Involved — Volunteer
Hennepin County offers volunteer opportunities that work for you and strengthen the community.
Residential Lead Abatement Grants Available
Grant assistance is available to eligible homeowners and rental property owners for lead-safe renovation and lead painted window replacement in pre-1978 housing.
Exhibits Displayed at Government Center
Visit the Hennepin Gallery to see timely, professionally designed exhibits on issues of interest to county residents.
Food Support for County Residents
Hennepin County offers support to people suffering from these tough economic times. Here is a link to applying for food support, cash and health care assistance in times of need.
Clear Communication
Hennepin County is working to ensure that everything we write is concise and easy to understand.
