Hennepin County Government

06/06/2026

The Lowry Bridge and several local landmarks will shine purple tonight in celebration of Prince Week. 💜

Find a list of ways you can join in, including a block party, sing-along, concerts and more:
https://www.startribune.com/prince-celebration-paisley-park-bilal-miguel-jimmy-jam-terry-lewis-michael-bland-morris-day/601847807

06/03/2026

Join us June 10 for a community career fair featuring a wide range of employers and on‑site resources to support your job search. Whether you're exploring new opportunities or re‑entering the workforce, we’re here to help.

9:30–11:30am
CareerForce, Bloomington
Walk-ins welcome

Join us to meet with local employers and learn about the job opportunities that are available!

06/03/2026

While Hennepin County works to expand transportation options for all our residents, you might already have access to more transit choices than you think. Check out our new transit options page and interactive map to see all the services that exist in your area. https://www.hennepincounty.gov/services/assistance/transit-and-mobility-resources

06/02/2026

Getting married this summer? You’ll need a marriage license for that.

Some helpful tips:
1. Get it early – it’s good for 6 months
2. It can be used anywhere in Minnesota
3. In most cases, you both need to pick it up together
4. Get a reduced fee with premarital counseling
5. Procrastinated? No worries, you can get it the morning of

https://www.hennepincounty.gov/services/licenses-certificates/marriage/marriage-license

06/01/2026

Join us for a Sacred Water, Shared Future event to learn, reflect, and act in honoring Dakota stewardship of this land. Hope Flanagan from Dream of Wild Health will share Indigenous knowledge and traditions about seeds, plants, and our relationships with the Earth and water. Seeds and equipment provided. Also learn about resources available from various Hennepin County departments and other organizations.

Wednesday, June 3 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Four Sisters Urban Farm, 2839 17th Ave S in Minneapolis

Registration is appreciated but not required: https://hclib.bibliocommons.com/events/6a04ca7fc7d3cd580058fcb6

05/29/2026

Starting with first trips on Saturday, May 30 through end of service on Sunday, May 31: Replacement bus service will be available for the METRO Blue Line between Target Field and Fort Snelling stations to allow for needed work in the corridor related to the multi-phase Track & Signals project.

NOTE: The METRO Green Line will be fully operational at the downtown Minneapolis stations.

Cyclists: The Hiawatha bike trail will be detoured between Cedar-Riverside station and 24th St. during this maintenance period. Pay attention to signs in the corridor for current detour routing of the trail as work progresses.

Train service will return at these stations by 3 a.m. on Monday, June 1

We appreciate your patience while we care for your system!

Find replacement bus locations and maps here: https://www.metrotransit.org/closures

NOTE: Replacement bus timing can vary and trips may take longer because of needed routing and traffic conditions. Please plan extra time for your trip.

Subscribe to receive Rider Alerts via text or email to stay informed! https://www.metrotransit.org/alerts

05/27/2026

Start your weekend off with a community walk! Join me on Saturday, May 30th for my spring heart health walk❤️

🕗 Saturday, May 30 - 10:30am-1pm
📍Sabathani Community Center

All abilities and ages welcome! We’ll start and end at Sabathani Community Center and have plenty water, snacks, and heart health T-shirts and tote bags. Please join us and bring a friend!🫀
Full route and details in the link.
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/heart-health-walk-with-commissioner-angela-conley-tickets-1988414744026?aff=oddtdtcreator

05/26/2026

We are over halfway to our climate-action goal of planting 1 million trees by 2030. You can help! It’s easy as 1, 2, Tree: pick the right tree, plant it, and care for it. Learn more at https://hennepintrees.org.

05/25/2026

Today we honor the brave service members who fought and made the ultimate sacrifice for this nation. We are thankful for their service.

This can be a challenging time for those who have served. Support is available for veterans experiencing a mental health crisis. Get help connecting to veterans benefits and resources: https://www.hennepincounty.gov/veterans

05/21/2026

Due to climate change, extreme heat events are becoming more common. National Heat Safety Week is a good time brush up on ways to stay safe and healthy when temperatures get uncomfortable.

Learn about the ways we’re addressing extreme heat and planning for a cooler, more resilient Hennepin County. beheardhennepin.org/extreme-heat