News By Category: Hennepin County
Residents Encouraged To Participate In The Metro Blue Line Extension Planning Process
January 13, 2021
In August 2020, the Metropolitan Council and Hennepin County announced the METRO Blue Line Extension Light Rail Transit (LRT) project will no longer follow the initially planned route and will need to find an improved route location that does not use approximately 8 miles of freight railroad property as proposed. Public input and participation is needed to accomplish this goal and residents are encouraged to step up.
Take Hennepin County’s Plastic-Free Challenge
January 11, 2021
Although plastic is a versatile material with many uses, it is also concerning as it presents health risks, contributes to litter and pollution, and is hard to dispose of. Some of the worst forms are packaging and single-use plastics like straws and grocery bags. Hennepin County’s latest environmental initiative aims at getting its residents to stop using these materials. 
Hennepin County Offering Another Round Of Small Business An Non-Profit Relief
January 5, 2021
Hennepin County has made another $24.6 million available to assist small businesses and nonprofits that have been financially harmed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Organizations have until Jan 14 at noon to apply for funding.
DeCola Ponds/SEA School Project Funded In Bonding Bill
December 23, 2020
Thanks to recently approved State funding, the City of Golden Valley is moving forward with the next phase of the Medicine Lake Rd and Winnetka Ave Area Long-Term Flood Mitigation Plan.
Love Your Local Businesses This Season
December 18, 2020
Local businesses help make Golden Valley vibrant and resilient and they need support now more than ever. Using County allocated CARES Act funding, Hennepin County and the City of Golden Valley are encouraging residents to shop locally and safely this time of year.
Hennepin County Announces Program To Help Businesses Recover From A Difficult 2020
December 10, 2020
Hennepin County and Minneapolis Regional Chamber have announced a new public/private initiative, Elevate Business HC, that offers pro bono services to Hennepin County businesses hoping to rebuild, reestablish, and reignite after a year greatly impacted by COVID-19 and civil unrest. The program is funded through County allocated CARES Act funding.
Support Local Businesses With Hennepin County’s Love Local Initiative
December 4, 2020
In response to the economic impacts of COVID-19 on small businesses, Hennepin County is working with 11 of its cities, including Golden Valley, to roll out the Love Local Initiative. Using County allocated CARES Act funding, Hennepin County and the City of Golden Valley are encouraging residents to shop locally and safely.
Hennepin County Program To Help Small Businesses Affected By Latest State Restrictions
November 23, 2020
Hennepin County has allocated $8 million in CARES Act funds to support bars, restaurants, and other food service establishments and an additional $5 million to support gymnasiums, fitness facilities, and other indoor recreation and event and entertainment venues. Small businesses can apply now through Dec 1 at noon.
Hennepin County Creates Waitlist For Small Business Relief Funding
October 28, 2020
Hennepin County will open an online submission form for businesses who would like to be placed on a waitlist to access Small Business Relief Program funds if they become available. Golden Valley small businesses are encouraged to submit.
Hwy 55/Douglas Dr Intersection Project Funded In Bonding Bill
October 26, 2020
After years of planning and work to align funding, the City of Golden Valley will be able to move forward with improvements to the intersection of Hwy 55 and Douglas Dr after the project was funded in the bonding bill signed by Gov Tim Walz Oct 22, 2020. Construction could start as early as 2022.
