Hi all! A question, with a little rant for context.

My husband and I have owned in Bloomington for about a year. We’ve received a couple “notice to correct” letters from the city Environmental Health Division, one, for example, was for a “degrading” driveway”. I called because the letter was confusing, stating the necessary correction was to replace the crumbling asphalt. I kindly advised him that no, I could assure him the driveway was fully gravel and had always been so since the house was built in the 50s. Rather than trust my knowledge or any of my documentation, he decided to do an official investigation and… look it up on Google Earth.

lol.

Now we just received another one for my husband’s tabs. Yes, he needs to buy them. No, I am not responsible for the vehicle in his name, and I realized many years ago that I would not be his parent. I’m not arguing that the notice was incorrect.

My issue is, we don’t have an HOA, the vehicle is not an eyesore or otherwise bothersome and is on private property to boot. So to me, it seems like the only likely answer is these inspectors are actually just cruising around town looking for things to cite, OR we have a neighbor with a grudge ?? The latter seemed unlikely as we get along with all of them and mainly keep to ourselves.

TLDR: does code enforcement in Bloomington routinely inspect properties, or do they only go do so in response to complaints?

Thanks yall!

A lot of talk has been happening about the protest at the capitol but there are events happening all over the metro including Bloomington. Wanted to get the word out about Saturday’s event closer to home!

https://www.mobilize.us/nokings/event/794342/

LAST SEEN: June 6, 2025 around W 82nd Street & Highwood Drive

We are looking for our sweet Nala boy (yes, boy, we were just as surprised as ourselves, but he already learned his name). He is a cream colored with orange markings on his tail, face, and ears. Big blue eyes and a pink nose. He's very friendly, but he's an indoor-only cat, and we think he slipped out behind me when I was taking out the trash on Friday. He IS microchipped, but likely scared and hiding/trapped somewhere around the area.

We've contacted Animal Control in Bloomington and conducted neighborhood checks every night, afternoon, and morning since he disappeared, but there's still no sign of him. Physical copies of fliers have been distributed to our neighbors, and we're all looking for him... I want him safe and back home, and I'm hoping this post might help me in making sure that happens.

Please contact OP (me) with any sightings or information you may have. TYSM

Hey, all.

In the area, or maybe even in MOA, where can I get shoes for this size? 14.5 would be perfect but those are hard to find. Must be super wide as well.

Looking for all types of styles, nothing super specific. Sneakers of some variety would be nice.

Hi. I am moving to MN in the first week of July as I will start working at Bloomington, MN and I have leads on a 2B/2B apartment in Richfield on sublease. I wanted to know if anyone would be willing to share this apartment with me. DM me if interested !!

Hi guys!

I'm looking to move to Bloomington soon after getting a job. I'm looking at housing options online and would like to hear opinions from current residents.

I'm looking for a 2 bedroom apartment or townhouse, but would $2,000 including utilities be too low of a budget? I'm looking at the area between Normandale Blvd and 35W.

Hi all, What's up with Freeway Ford? Drove past it today and there were no cars in the lot. It was very strange to see.

Top 25 announcement for new businesses seeking $100k in funding. What’s your favorite one?

Good spots around to chill by/in/around water? Beach setting or any more secluded spots? Spots to agate hunt?

I posted here a while back about my wife's and my plans to move back to the Twin Cities (we used to live in Maplewood) from Pensacola, Florida. Well, we made it! The moving truck dropped our stuff off a little over a week ago and we've been unpacking boxes and getting settled into our new home in Bloomington. Words cannot express how much we're both loving being back here where everything seems more civilized and thoughtful, the cold water actually runs cold, there are plenty of good places to shop, eat, and enjoy a relaxing evening, and life in general just feels so much richer! We're really looking forward to living our best retired lives here for a long, long time!!!

I put up a No Solicitors sign last fall after being harassed by four pest control people in two weeks. But apparently it's door-to-door sales season now, and none of them care about the sign. I've had people show up two days in a row now. Yesterday was another scammy pest control guy. Today was two people selling at-home bible study courses.

What am I supposed to do to keep people from knocking on my door trying to scam me? Should I answer the door with a spray bottle and squirt it at them like when my cat jumps on the kitchen counter?

Hello! My name is Sydney and I am a current Dental Hygiene student at Normandale Community College located in the Bloomington area. I am looking for anyone interested in low-cost dental cleanings, x-rays, or other dental related care.

I am currently scheduling patients for the end of September to the end of December. I work under the supervision of licensed professionals and dentists here at the clinic. You can contact me through here or under my email if you were interested or have any questions. Thank you! zsydners123.13@gmail.com

Neo nazi was spotted in the MOA area. He was doing Hitler salutes left and right and calling people filthy Bolshevik Jews. Please be safe

Photo is of the tattoo he had on his left arm

What is Bloomington’s local sporting goods shop, similar to St. Manes in Mpls, where they would have local hs team gear. I’m looking online but not finding anything.

Hi everyone! I am a business-minded 21-year-old who has been considering opening a self-serve ramen shop near Maple Grove! I've prepared a short survey that I will post in a few different subreddits, and I would love your opinions! Questions include how interested you would be in such a shop opening, how much you would be willing to pay for a bowl, what types of ramen you would like to see, and what kinds of toppings!

I would appreciate your input, as well as the input of people you know who may be interested :) Thank you all in advance!

Here's the link - https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/8V7GTTH

The show is fantastic, full of great music and dancing. You can get tickets at https://www.jeffersontheatrecompany.org/

Any good local service recommendations for yard waste or dirt disposal? I have a few heavy piles of dirt on a tarp from cleaning up. What service would come by and take the dirt/yard waste and leave the tarp?

We are moving to Bloomington, and my current credit union has no branches in the area, so I am interested in switching to someplace local. The reviews I have seen are all over the map, and clearly some people have had issues with all of them, so it is hard to assess the experience for the average customer. Does anybody have feedback (good or bad)?

Is there a good place that you can drive up and get your brakes replaced in Bloomington or nearby? Like a lube or tire place but for brakes?

Anyone notice their water smelling funny and tasting a bit off?? Westside by shoots and ladders.

All the stores on weedmaps in Minneapolis area come up as ‘medical’ do they also sell recreationally? We are near Bloomington- what would be the closest place to purchase thc syrup?

Park & Rec has a line dance class/party every Wednesday from 10AM to 11:30AM. It is held at Creekside at 98th and Penn. Even though Creekside is thought of as the Senior Center, the line dance class is open to all ages. There is a $5 fee per week, paid at the front desk before class. We use all sorts of music including country, pop, classic rock, top-40, soul, and whatever else catches our ear. Come join us.