News Releases
August 2010
July 2010
- ERF Grants Approved
The Environmental Response Fund (ERF) is a grant program that funds the cleanup of contaminated sites.
- Foreclosure and Voting
Residents who are involved in mortgage foreclosure proceedings can still vote, says Hennepin County Taxpayer Services Director Jill Alverson.
- HCMC Hyperbaric Chamber
The aging hyperbaric chamber at the Hennepin County Medical Center will be replaced with new equipment.
- HCMC Top Hospital 2010
Hennepin County Medical Center (HCMC) is being recognized as one of America’s Best Hospitals for the 14th year in a row, according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2010-2011 list of Best Hospitals.
- July 20 Board Meeting Change to July 22
The Hennepin County Board, which usually meets on Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m., will meet Thursday, July 22, not Tuesday, July 20.
- Plymouth, Hopkins Win at Four-Week Physical Challenge
It was a tight race but the final count is in, and the winner is.... Plymouth!
- Safe Beaches
Once a week, throughout the entire summer, the water at 31 public swimming beaches in Hennepin County is sampled and analyzed by the Hennepin County Human Services and Public Health Department to monitor water quality.
- South Minneapolis HHW Collections
Hennepin County is sponsoring neighborhood collection events for residents to safely and properly dispose of their unwanted garden and household hazardous wastes.
- Veterans Court
Hennepin officials announced today the opening of a Veteran's court to recognize and respond to special needs of Veterans.
June 2010
- "Give Real Change"
In response to an increase in panhandling in Minneapolis’ downtown, a number of partnering organizations are launching a collaborative public awareness campaign, entitled “Give Real Change.”
- Considering Guardianship for a Loved One?
When children who are disabled become adults, their parents or legal representatives may want to consider filing a petition for guardianship or limited guardianship.
- Grant Helps People who are Disabled Control Services
If you are disabled and want more control, flexibility and responsibility for your care, come to a free information session about the “Consumer Support Grant” on Tuesday, July 13.
- Hennepin County Fair
Fun, games, food and firewords are all at the 2010 Hennepin County Fair.
- Joint Community Police Partnership
A $100,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Justice will support improved interactions between select Hennepin community police personnel and immigrant minority groups.
- Library Properties Acquired
The County Board approved the purchase of land for new libraries in Brooklyn Park and Excelsior.
- Low-Cost Vaccines
Hennepin County is offering low-cost immunizations to people who lack health insurance or whose health insurance does not cover vaccines.
- RecordEASE
Now you can research Hennepin County property records online with RecordEASE – the county’s new commercial online property information service for real estate professionals researching property in Hennepin County.
- Report on Recycling
Hennepin's Environmental Services reports that county residents are recycling more and saving energy and resources.
- SHAPE survey
This summer, thousands of randomly selected Hennepin County households will be asked about their health, habits and activities in a Survey of the Health of All the Population and the Environment (SHAPE 2010).
- State Primary Results Online
The state primary was Aug. 10. Here is information on viewing elections results online.
- Volunteer to help Manage Water, Land
The Hennepin County Board of Commissioners is seeking applicants for a vacancy on the Riley-Purgatory-Bluff Creek Watershed District Board.
- Waivers Help People who are Disabled
People who are disabled and under the age of 65 are invited to a free information session, “Waiver Overview for Individuals Under 65,” on either July 6 or 7.
- Wellness by Design
A record number of schools and worksites have won 2010 Hennepin County Wellness by Design Awards for excellence in promoting school and worksite wellness.
- Worried That Your Loved one may Need Nursing Home Care?
Do you have an elderly or disabled loved one needing financial assistance or homecare services to remain in their community? Do you worry that your loved one may need nursing home care?
May 2010
- County Economic Stimulus Projects
The Hennepin County Board of Commissioners received a report from staff on the progress of county economic stimulus funding and projects.
- County Target Field Ambassadors
County volunteers help Twins visitors have a great day at the ballpark.
- Hennepin Youth Sports Program update
Central Park in St. Anthony village unveiled their newly revamped spectator seating and lighting for two fields on Monday, May 17.
- School Mental Health Program
Hennepin County’s innovative partnership to provide services for children with mental health needs and reduce costs has netted a Humphrey Institute Public and NonProfit Leadership Center award. Hennepin is working with 14 public school districts and 10 private non-profit agencies for the School Mental Health Program, which is committed to improving service delivery in children’s mental health.
- St. Bonifacius Bridge Approved
The Hennepin Board approved a bicycle and pedestrian page over County State Aid Highway 92.
- Students Enhance Emergency Drill
Emergency responders sharpen their skills in simulated disaster scenes -- made more realistic by students in Osseo High School's Opportunities in Emergency Care program.
- Youth Sports Grants
The board awarded the second round of Hennepin Youth Sports Program capital grants, after reviewing recommendations from the Minnesota Amateur Sports Commission.
April 2010
- 2010 Step to It Challenge
Registrations are now being taken for the 2010 Hennepin County Step To It Challenge, May 17—June 13. See the challenge website at www.steptoit.org.
- Bike Helmet Tips
Three tips to insure your child's bike helmet offers maximum protection.
- Currie Avenue Partnership
New partnership among business, faith and government groups raises funds to help homeless.
- Currie Avenue Partnership Web Brief
New partnership among business, faith and government groups raises funds to help homeless.
- Elections Office Move
The new office location will be more convenient to the public.
- Filing for Office -- May 18 - June 1 2010
If you’re running for office anywhere in Minnesota, you have to file for office. The filing period is May 18-June 1. Information on how to file or to see who’s already filed in Hennepin County is available on this website.
- Household Hazardous Waste Collections
The county will co-sponsor community collection events in Independence, Minnetonka and St. Louis Park.
- Learn About Consumer Support Grant on April 22
If you are disabled and want more control, flexibility and responsibility for your care, come to a free information session about the “Consumer Support Grant” on Thursday, April 22.
- Property Taxes Online
Looking for a convenient way to pay your Hennepin County property taxes (due May 17 this year because May 15 falls on a Saturday)? Do it online!
- Severe Weather Awareness Week
The Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office will be sounding all the county’s 238 outdoor warning sirens on April 22 at 1:45 and 6:55 p.m. to help educate people about Severe Weather Awareness Week.
- Target Field LEED Award
The U.S. Green Building Council awarded Target Field Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver Certification on April 8.
- Target Field Opening
Hennepin County and its leaders shared some of the fun and fanfare today with the Minnesota Twins at the first home game in Target Field.
- Watercraft Licenses
Boating season is here – beat the rush and get your watercraft license at a Hennepin County Service Center today.
March 2010
- Census 2010 Exhibit
If you think the Census doesn't affect you, then consider the facts in this exhibit. Billions of dollars each year are allocated to health, school, road, and other community issues impacted by the census.
- Guardianship is a Legal Process
This session is an introduction to guardianship, limited guardianship and conservatorship.
- Homeless Connect Spring 2010
An estimated 1,000 volunteers and 400 service providers from 125 agencies have signed up to help the homeless at this twice-yearly event.
- Learn about Consumer Directed Community Supports
Hennepin is offering two free information sessions in April that will explain a waiver program for people who are disabled that allows them to hire, train and supervise their own staff.
- Lowry Ave. Bridge Open House
Residents can learn more about the Lowry Avenue Bridge construction schedule at an open house March 23 at East Side Neighborhood Services.
- Reporting Potholes
On average, Hennepin County spends more than $626,312 a year on labor and pothole patching equipment for the more than 1,800 lane miles of roadway in the county.
- Restore and Stabilize Streams
The County Board accepted a $500,000 grant from the Clean Water Fund for the Riparian Restoration and Stream Bank Stabilization Program..
- Tax-Forfeited Property Auction
Hennepin County Taxpayer Services will hold a public auction of 28 tax-forfeited properties on Friday, March 26, at the Hennepin County Government Center.
- Wellness By Design
Friday, April 2, is the final day to apply for a 2010 Hennepin County Wellness by Design Award that recognizes schools and worksites that provide safe and healthy environments for learning and working.
- Wetland Volunteers
Hennepin County and its cities have a unique volunteer opportunity – the Wetland Health Evaluation Program (WHEP).
February 2010
- 2010 Environmental Response Fund Grants
Grants provide funds for environmental assessment and cleanup of contaminated sites.
- Commissioner Randy Johnson Appointed to National Geospatial Advisory Committee
The NGAC advises on federal geospatial policy and management issues, and provides a forum to convey views representative of partners in the geospatial community.
- Directing Community Supports
Hennepin is offering information sessions on March 3 or 18 that explains who Consumer Directed Community Supports can help people who are disabled have control over their care plan and its implementation.
- Emergency Operations Centers Funded
Hennepin County moves a step closer to providing integrated communication and command centers to disaster responders.
- February 2010 Exhibit Reception
An exhibit honoring the former “Celebration of Life” mural in Minneapolis will be on display Feb. 1 to 25 in the Hennepin Gallery.
- Help Seniors Stay in Homes
Community-based services can help seniors remain in their communities, and Minnesota has many tools to help seniors find and pay for the services they need.
- Learn About Guardianship on March 9
This session is an introduction to guardianship, limited guardianship and conservatorship.
- Learn about Medical, Financial Programs for Children with Special Needs on March 9
On March 9, come to a free session that explains financial and medical programs that can help families of children with special needs.
- Learn about Programs for People who are Disabled
People who are disabled and under the age of 65 are invited to a free information session, “Waiver Overview for Individuals Under 65,” that will provide general information about waiver programs.
- Library Meeting Space Reservations
Room Reserve, a new online, self-service meeting room reservation process for the public, begins March 1. It will reserve rooms across the entire Hennepin County library system.
- New Plymouth Library Opens
The new Plymouth Library at 15700 36th Ave. N. is double the size of the previous library and has twice the parking, 50 percent more computers, and more than 11,000 more books, DVDs, CDs, and other materials.
- Noncustodial Parents Invited to Learn About Child Support on March 16
How to you establish a legal relationship as a father of a child? What does this child support order mean? Come to a free information session on March 16 to learn more.
- Post-Conviction DNA Tests
Department of Justice grant to County Attorney funds DNA testing in cases when it wasn't available at the time of the trial.
- President's Day Holiday Hours
County offices and county service centers will be closed on Presidents Day, Monday, Feb. 15. Hennepin County libraries normally open on Mondays will be open as usual that day.
- Project Lifesaver
If a vulnerable person is separated from caregivers, Project Lifesaver allows law enforcement to reunite them quickly and safely.
- Public Comment Sought for Disaster Plan
Public safety is a primary concern of government, and Hennepin is seeking input from the public about it's plan to respond and recover to a broad range of disasters.
- Struggling Families May Be Able to Use WIC
As families struggle with tight budgets, Hennepin County would like to remind women who are pregnant or have children under the age of five that they may be able to receive nutrition advice and food assistance through the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program.
January 2010
- Child support session
Hennepin County can help parents who have custody of their children learn about child support, including application, establishing a legal relationships with the father and more.
- County Library System Statistics
Hennepin County Library staff recently released a variety of statistics on library use. The Hennepin system has the 12th largest public library collection in the U.S. and is 5th in circulation.
- Foreclosure Workshops
Foreclosure information workshops are scheduled at Hennepin County libraries in Brooklyn Park, Crystal and Maple Grove
- Hyperbaric therapy benefits
A 5-year study of patients with severe traumatic brain injury conducted at Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis has just been published.
- Ken's Metal Finishing Site Cleanup
Environmental cleanup begins on Ken's Metal Finishing site, previously a hazardous waste generator of corrosive cyanides and toxic metals, flammables and other materials.
- Learn about guardianship on Feb. 8 or 25
Parents or legal representatives wishing to learn more about guardianship of a person who is disabled are invited to attend one of two information sessions sponsored by Hennepin County.
- Minneapolis Central Library New Monday Hours
Hennepin County Library - Minneapolis Central, 300 Nicollet Mall, will be open Monday hours made possible by revenue from the ballpark sales tax.
- MLK Holiday Hours
Hennepin County libraries will be open, but county service centers and offices will be closed Martin Luther King Day, Monday, Jan. 18.
- Neighborhood Stabilization Funds for Hennepin
Hennepin Count and the cities of Minneapolis and Brooklyn Park received $19.4 million in funding to stabilize neighborhoods
- Organization of County Board for 2010
Opat Reelected Chair of County Board
- Precinct Caucus Information Online
Interested in participating in the process to select candidates for the 2010 election?
- Volunteer Sought for Lower Minnesota River Watershed District Board
Volunteer sought for vacancy on Lower Minnesota River Watershed District Board.
- Volunteers Sought for Minnehaha Creek Watershed District Board
Volunteers sought for vacancies on Minnehaha Creek Watershed District Board.
September 2010
- 2011 Maximum Tax Levy
The Hennepin County Board today approved a maximum property tax levy of zero percent for 2011. The levy – coming from property taxes for the county – will not increase over 2010 but will remain at $676.2 million.
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