Kevin Anderson - Hennepin County Commissioner District 7

09/03/2026

It's hard not to love the Minnesota State Fair, even when it's a little too warm for comfort.

Thanks to all of the vendors, staff, clean up crews, public safety teams, and so many more who put the Great in the Great Minnesota Get-Together.

Minnesota Beef Hennepin County Sheriff's Office Metropolitan Mosquito Control District AFSCME Council 5 State Representative Ned Carroll

09/03/2026

I’m heartbroken by the shooting in Minneapolis yesterday. My thoughts are with the families who lost loved ones, those who were injured, and everyone whose life has been forever changed by this tragedy.

I’m deeply grateful for the police officers, emergency responders, medical teams, and others who ran toward danger to help. I’m also thinking especially of the two officers who were shot while responding and hoping for their full recovery.

Minneapolis is hurting today. I’m holding everyone affected by this terrible violence close in my thoughts.

08/27/2026

Today, and every day, we honor the families and community of Annunciation Catholic School. We will never forget Harper and Fletcher, and everyone whose lives were forever changed by this tragedy.

Gun violence is an epidemic in this country, and I applaud the Annunciation Light Alliance for their strength and perseverance to ensure that what happened to their children never happens to anyone else's.

08/13/2026

On Monday, I joined the City of Rogers, MN at their groundbreaking event for the new Rogers Civic Campus. This facility will be the home of the Rogers Police Department, Council Chambers, and City Hall.

Hennepin County was proud to support the re-development of this campus by providing Environmental Response funds for soil cleanup, as the site used to be a gas station and truck repair shop.

To learn more about these funds, click here: https://www.hennepincounty.gov/economic-development/programs/environmental-response-fund

Congratulations Rogers!

08/06/2026

On Tuesday, the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners voted to commit nearly $1.9 billion from Hennepin County’s transportation sales and use tax. I support the Blue Line Extension, but this financial commitment leaves no capacity for future transit projects in western Hennepin County. I voted no because District 7 deserves a place in our county’s transit future, too. Watch my remarks below.

08/06/2026

Yesterday, I rode with the City of Rogers, MN Police Department to neighborhood parties across the city and it was a blast. Great food, even better people, and I said hello to a very cute chicken.

Thanks for a memorable evening, Rogers!

08/04/2026

Keeping kids safe around the water starts with education and hands-on practice.

The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office is partnering with the City of Plymouth, MN Parks and Recreation Aquatics and Abbey's Hope to teach a water safety education class for kids ages 8-12.

Participants will learn important water safety skills, receive Water Patrol education, be fitted for a life jacket, and take part in supervised in-water demonstrations with licensed swim instructors and a lifeguard. Parents and guardians are welcome to join the in-water activities.

This event is FREE! Please register to reserve your spot as space is limited:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScbPlKT8eJybhBR7IFTqmB4gD-hi14kEerWwVVcnhrU5fpUSA/viewform?pli=1

Date: Saturday, August 15
Time: 4pm - 5:30pm
Where: Wayzata East Middle School
Address: 12000 Ridgemount Ave W, Plymouth, MN 55441

07/31/2026

The rain made for a great day laying flooring with Habitat for Humanity - Twin Cities! This is the second year in a row that Hennepin County and Ramsey County, have teamed up for a day of volunteering with Habitat for Humanity.

It was great hanging out with Irene Fernando - Hennepin County Commissioner District 2, Heather Edelson, Hennepin County Commissioner, Commissioner Tara Jebens-Singh, and Rena Moran, Ramsey County Commissioner.

07/28/2026

Get your primary ballots in the mail as soon as possible to ensure they are received by 5pm on Election Day, August 11th!

We are two weeks out from the Primary Election (Aug. 11). Your absentee mail ballots must be received by mail or dropped off by 5 p.m. on Election Day. Send your ballots back soon to make sure they arrive on time! Check your ballot's status at mnvotes.gov/track.

07/28/2026

Students - Design the Official 2026 Election Judge Buttons!

Hennepin County Elections is giving young creatives a chance to participate in the 2026 election season through an Election Judge Button Design Contest. Students ages 8-18 residing and/or attending school in Hennepin County are invited to design election buttons that will be produced and worn by more than 6,000 election judges throughout Hennepin County on Election Day (November 3, 2026).

Learn more about the contest here: https://hennepinco.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3rXXY2zEUZBkiWO