Hennepin County Government

09/18/2026

Early voting for the General Election starts today. Election Day is November 3. Apply for an absentee mail ballot online or check early in-person voting locations and hours: mnvotes.gov/absentee

09/17/2026

If you live on a county road, all yard signs — campaign, business, and events such as garage sales and open houses — must be set back in your yard, outside right-of-way. It's the law.

If you want to display a sign near a county road, we have info to help: hennepincounty.gov/roadpermits

09/16/2026

Looking for your next job? Join us next week to meet local employers hiring across healthcare, hospitality, tech, and more.

Join us to learn about FREE training that will help you get a great job!

09/15/2026

Happy National Voter Registration Day! If you've moved or changed your name since the last election, you'll need to register again. Make sure you're ready to vote in the General Election by checking your registration. mnvotes.gov/register

09/14/2026

Hennepin County Elections is committed to ensuring that every eligible voter can cast their ballot privately and independently. In recognition of Disability Voting Rights Week, we're highlighting some of our accessible voting options.

Learn more: hennepincounty.gov/services/elections/accessible-voting

09/10/2026

Our next career fair is coming up on Monday, September 14. All job seekers are welcome to join and learn about a variety of openings across the Twin Cities metro area. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/career-fair-september-14-tickets-1992576362539

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

09/09/2026

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

#️⃣ Jobs: 14,682
💰 Avg salary: $65,650
👉 In-demand: healthcare, retail, customer service
📊 Latest unemployment rate: 4.3%

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

09/04/2026

Most Hennepin County offices and departments, including libraries and license service centers, will be closed Monday, September 7, for Labor Day. https://www.hennepincounty.gov/government/locations/county-buildings

09/04/2026

The Anti-Displacement Community Prosperity Program Board is proud to be funding community-driven projects along the Blue Line Extension Corridor.

Kirk’s Café is revitalizing a long-vacant building on Glenwood Avenue into a community café and small-business hub, while Land Bank Twin Cities is acquiring and preparing properties on West Broadway so local partners can lead future development.

These efforts support neighborhood stability, cultural identity, and opportunities for small businesses.

Building opportunity: How the Anti-Displacement Community Prosperity Program (ACPP) Board is investing in small businesses, community development When the Anti-Displacement Community Prosperity Program (ACPP) Board launched its inaugural $2 million funding phase,

09/03/2026

A statement from Hennepin County Board Chair Dr. Irene Fernando, PhD. Read the full statement: https://www.hennepincounty.gov/government/news-events/statement-fernando-9-3-2026