Kevin Anderson - Hennepin County Commissioner District 7

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

07/21/2026

My next Town Hall is tomorrow, and you won't want to miss this one because it's at Gale Woods Farm in Minnetrista. The flowers are in bloom and the weather has cooled down enough that it should be a lovely time to visit the farm!

Did I mention that Minnetrista Mayor Lisa Whalen will be joining me? She has an incredible wealth of knowledge when it comes to local governance.

The photos below are from last Thursday when staff visited Gale Woods Farm to prepare for this event. Don't you want to see this for yourself?

DATE: Wednesday, July 22nd
TIME: 6pm - 7pm
LOCATION: Gale Woods Farm, 7210 County Road 110 W, Minnetrista (event will be held in the main building)

Bring your questions and we'll be ready to answer ☺️ And of course, kids are welcome to join!

07/13/2026

Do your best to stay safe in this heat, and use the link below to make note of places to cool off if needed.

An Extreme Heat Warning has been issued for Hennepin County from 11am Sunday, July 12 until 9pm Tuesday, July 14.

Drink plenty of fluids, be in air-conditioning when available, check up on relatives and neighbors, stay out of the sun, and never leave anyone alone in a vehicle.

07/01/2026

Conservation easements are an incredible opportunity for landowners to continue enjoying their property while protecting its natural areas.

Learn more about conservation easements here: https://www.hennepincounty.gov/services/environment/land-water-resources/land-protection-restoration

06/29/2026

Stay safe, District 7! This heat is dangerous and should be taken seriously.

An Extreme Heat Warning has been issued for Hennepin County from 9am Monday, June 29th until 12am (midnight). Drink plenty of fluids, never leave anyone alone in a vehicle, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

06/22/2026

Instead of commenting too much myself at this point, I’d like to just offer some excerpts from The recent ruling. The federal government is not above the law or the constitution. However, these fishing expeditions cost you, the taxpayer, money. Both in the wasted federal resources, and the local resources to defend against unconstitutional attacks.

…"grand juries are prohibited from engaging in 'arbitrary fishing expeditions' and initiating investigations 'out of malice or an intent to harass"’

“The Court need address only one of those reasons: the moving parties' contention that the subpoenas were issued as part of an unconstitutional effort to coerce Minnesota officials into assisting the federal government with enforcing civil immigration laws and to harass and retaliate against them for failing to do so. The Court agrees with the moving parties.”

“Under the Tenth Amendment's "anti-commandeering" rule, the federal government may not" command the States' officers, or those of their political subdivisions, to administer or enforce a federal regulatory program."

06/17/2026

In case you missed it, the Hennepin County Fair was last week!

The fair keeps getting better and better each year, and I'm so grateful to the staff and volunteers who make it possible. Shout out to all of the incredible vendors and organizations who joined, too.

Mark June 17th - 19th of 2027 on your calendars for the next Hennepin County Fair!