Hennepin County Government

08/11/2026

Today is Election Day for the Primary Election. Polls are open 7 a.m. – 8 p.m. View your sample ballot and find your polling place: mnvotes.gov/pollfinder

08/10/2026

The Primary Election is TOMORROW. Polls are open 7 a.m. - 8 p.m. Find your polling place here: mnvotes.gov/pollfinder. Absentee ballots need to be dropped off to your local elections office by 5 p.m. on Election Day.

08/07/2026

July snapshot of entry-level job postings (0–2 yrs experience) located in Hennepin County:

#️⃣ Jobs: 12,609
💰 Avg salary: $68,250
👉 In-demand: healthcare, retail, customer service
📊 Latest unemployment rate: 4.4%

Job hunting? CareerForce can help. https://careerforce.mn.gov

08/06/2026

In 1926, a Mississippi River water quality survey found only three living fish in the 42-mile stretch from Minneapolis to Red Wing, confirming that the river had become little more than an open sewer for a growing metropolis.

Today, the river is a thriving national park, a haven for wildlife, and a cherished recreational destination. The Sacred Water, Shared Future campaign marks this miraculous turnaround, celebrating 100 years of recovery and inspiring the next century of stewardship.

Read the story.

This article celebrates 100 years of Mississippi River restoration in Hennepin County, tracing its journey from an ecological dead zone to a thriving national park, and encourages ongoing community stewardship to protect water quality for future generations.

08/05/2026

We're upgrading the control system for nearly 300 outdoor warning sirens across the county. This work is modernizing our system, one of the largest in the country, to provide faster, more precise and reliable warnings during emergencies.

Upgrades to Hennepin County’s outdoor warning sirens will improve reliability and accuracy during emergencies, with ongoing testing and guidance to help residents stay prepared.

08/05/2026

🔊August 5th is Public Warning Drill Day! First Wednesday of each month at 1:00 p.m. Remember, outdoor warning sirens are meant to be heard by those working or playing outside.

WEA Live Testing at noon in Long Lake on Aug 12, Tonka Bay on Aug 19, and Maple Grove on Aug 26.

*For more information on the testing of our new and current siren system: News release: https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MNHENNE/bulletins/41dd3d5

08/03/2026

Looking for your next job? Join us Wednesday in Brooklyn Park to meet local employers hiring across healthcare, retail, tech, and more. Walk-ins welcome.

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

07/31/2026

Our Growing Communities program transforms tax-forfeited and vacant land into vibrant urban agriculture sites.

These sites offer opportunities for youth and adults to learn about agriculture and create a climate resilient space in their neighborhood. The projects increase food security, offer land to grow culturally relevant food, and bring community together for shared meals.

In recent years, our partners grew over 4,200 pounds of food, and just in 2025, 1,300 residents participated in programming or benefited directly from the harvest.

Read the story: https://www.hennepincounty.gov/government/news-events/stories/growing-community-through-urban-agriculture

07/30/2026

07/29/2026

Alauna Yust and David Lein explore an exhibit at the Hennepin History Museum.