Mother’s Day Activities

From soaking up the sun in the great outdoors to enjoying a delectable meal at a local restaurant, there’s so many ways to honor Mom in Bloomington! Whether you’re a mom yourself or are looking for a way to celebrate the special mom in your life, here’s some ideas for...

Hatch Bloomington

Do you dream of hatching a business? It begins with an idea. Hatch Bloomington is a retail pitch competition in the City of Bloomington that offers entrepreneurs the opportunity to compete for $100,000 in financial assistance to launch their dream business. The...

A Twin Cities-Style Halloween

The cackling of witches and the crinkling of candy bars mark the beginning of Halloween. Bloomington, Saint Paul, and Minneapolis are some of the best places to celebrate the creepiest holiday. Stay central to all the Halloween fun in Bloomington, MN, home of Mall of...

Fall Outdoor Family Fun Guide

If you’re looking to experience a true Midwestern autumn, visit one of the Bloomington area’s many corn mazes, pumpkin patches, and apple orchards. Spend a fall day with your family in the great outdoors while enjoying views of our beautiful autumn leaves....

It’s Game Time

Check out these top bars in Bloomington to catch a game. If you’d like to watch the Minnesota Vikings, Timberwolves, Twins, or another of our professional sports teams from the comfort of a bar stool, read on for our suggestions for the best sports bars and...

Shop Local in Bloomington

Bloomington is world-famous for our shopping – we’re the home of Mall of America, after all! Many large brands have set up shop at the Mall, but Bloomington also has its share of local storefronts. Explore these Minnesota-made brands to pick up something unique and...

Photographer Interview Series: Bob Rorke

Around 1/3 of Bloomington is made up of parks and nature areas, making it a popular shooting location for local photographers. We reached out to some of our favorite nature photographers to get their viewpoint on everything from the state of amateur photography to...

Photographer Interview Series: Doug Wallick

Around 1/3 of Bloomington is made up of parks and nature areas, making it a popular shooting location for local photographers. We reached out to some of our favorite nature photographers to get their viewpoint on everything from the state of amateur photography to...

Photographer Interview Series: Mark Nordby

Around 1/3 of Bloomington is made up of parks and nature areas, making it a popular shooting location for local photographers. We reached out to some of our favorite nature photographers to get their viewpoint on everything from the state of amateur photography to...