News By Category: Hennepin County
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.
Hennepin County Offers Drive-Thru Ballot Drop-Off
October 6, 2020
Hennepin County is now letting absentee voters drop off their completed ballot via drive-thru until Nov 3, 3 pm.
Take The Stop Food Waste Challenge
September 11, 2020
Stop throwing away the food you buy and take Hennepin County’s Stop Food Waste Challenge.
Take Hennepin County’s Zero Waste Challenge
September 2, 2020
Hennepin County residents are encouraged to take the Zero Waste Challenge for an in-depth look at the goods they buy and the waste created in hopes of finding new opportunities to recycle and reduce waste.
Take Hennepin County’s Stop Food Waste Challenge
August 28, 2020
Hennepin County is asking its residents to take the Stop Food Waste Challenge to ultimately reduce the amount of waste generated and address climate change.
More Households Now Qualify For Emergency Housing Assistance
August 27, 2020
Hennepin County residents that have lost income due to COVID-19 may be eligible for emergency funding to cover current and past due housing costs such as rent, mortgage payments, and utilities.
County Seeking Feedback On New Mumble Strips Along Glenwood Ave In Golden Valley
August 13, 2020
Hennepin County recently installed mumble strips along Glenwood Ave between Xerxes Ave and Parkview Terrace in Golden Valley to help drivers better distinguish travel lanes from bike lanes. Now the County wants to hear from residents about their experiences using the corridor.
Hennepin County Offers Emergency Funding For Small Business
July 30, 2020
Hennepin County announced the allocation of $10 million towards a new round of emergency relief funding for small businesses impacted by COVID-19. Eligible businesses can apply for grants of up to $15,000 to support emergency relief and costs associated with reopening under new public health guidelines.
Hennepin County Surveying Residents On Rumble/Mumble Strip Noise Levels
July 20, 2020
To better distinguish travel lanes from bike lanes, Hennepin County is testing the use of “mumble strips” on Glenwood Ave between Theodore Wirth Pkwy and Xerxes Ave. While mumble strips are quieter than the rumble strips on highways, they still provide drivers with an audible, tactile warning when leaving the travel lane.
