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Sep 21, 2026
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Jul 8, 2026

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  1. Article · Sep 21, 2026 · Mike Hanks mike.hanks@apgecm.com

    The time has arrived: Bloomington's clock tower comes down (opens the original)

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    It was the beginning of the end last week in Bloomington, as removal of the city’s clock tower at the intersection of 98th Street and Lyndale Avenue began. It took a week of preparation to remove the four-sided clock atop the tower, approximately 38 feet above the intersection. Age and the elements took their toll on the tower, which the city deemed too expensive to repair and maintain. The tower dates back to 1990 and was a donation to the city. It had been cared for by the city’s maintenan

  2. Article · Sep 17, 2026 · Mike Hanks mike.hanks@apgecm.com

    Early birds may begin casting election ballots Friday (opens the original)

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    A month after the dust settled from Minnesota’s primary election, voters can cast their second ballot of the year, beginning Friday. Early voting begins Friday, Sept. 18, for the Nov. 3 general election. A new state law allows cities an option in how they administer their in-person absentee voting procedures, for both the primary and general election. Cities may administer in-person absentee voting for the full 46-day advance voting period prior to the primary and general elections, or they ma

  3. Article · Sep 8, 2026 · Mike Hanks

    Bloomington church to host 'buy nothing' swap Sept. 12 (opens the original)

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    A Bloomington church will host a “buy nothing” swap this weekend. Items that are no longer of use to community members will be available for the taking 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, at Transfiguration Lutheran Church, 11000 France Ave. Items for the swap may be dropped off 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11, at the west entrance of the church. The swap accepts clothing of all sizes and genders, books, puzzles and games, toys, baby gear, small furniture, home décor, crafting supplies,

  4. Article · Aug 28, 2026 · Mike Hanks

    Primark to open first Minnesota store at MOA (opens the original)

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    Primark is opening its first Minnesota store next week at Mall of America in Bloomington. The international retailer touts style, quality and affordability in its clothing and other products. Its Mall of America store opens Thursday, Sept. 3 and will feature women’s denim starting at $12, men’s T-shirts at $5, and girls’ and boys’ sweatshirts at $7. The store also carries Minnesota Vikings gear, starting at $16, as well as cosmetics, homeware, accessories, shoes and pop culture merchandi

  5. Article · Aug 28, 2026 · Mike Hanks

    Primark to open first Minnesota store at MOA (opens the original)

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    Primark is opening its first Minnesota store next week at Mall of America in Bloomington. The international retailer touts style, quality and affordability in its clothing and other products. Its Mall of America store opens Thursday, Sept. 3 and will feature women’s denim starting at $12, men’s T-shirts at $5, and girls’ and boys’ sweatshirts at $7. The store also carries Minnesota Vikings gear, starting at $16, as well as cosmetics, homeware, accessories, shoes and pop culture merchandi

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