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First page of the News, July 1987
The City's first newsletter News was published in July 1987. Two issues were printed the first year with circulation limited to Bloomington Sun-Current subscribers. Written by assistants to the Mayor and the City Manager, the newsletter was typeset and laid on white boards using Xacto knives and rubber cement.

Bloomington Briefing

December 2008

Volume 16, No. 6

In 1962, Donaldson moved its general office to Bloomington and the company has since entered a number of industrial markets.
In 1962, Donaldson moved its general office to Bloomington and the company has since entered a number of industrial markets.

This four-color, tabloid newsletter is sent to all single-family households and businesses. For your downloading convenience, we offer two sizes of files: the entire newsletter or one page at a time.

Briefing (8-page, 2.8MB PDF)

Index

Page 1.

  • Bloomington Yesterday: Donaldson Company -- A Bloomington institution for nearly 50 years.
  • Lyndale Avenue bridge project begins.
  • Healthy living -- Creekside hosts wellness fair.
  • Planning a trip? -- Passport services available.
  • National awards -- City publications honored.

Page 2.

  • Bloomington's road map to success -- Comprehensive Plan provides a clear direction for the future.
  • Seventeen year veteran of force promoted -- Jeffrey Potts committed to excellence in his new role as Chief of Police.

Page 3.

  • Convenient access to development details -- City's interactive maps describe plans in progress.
  • New residential projects popping up around town -- Developments enhance Bloomington's housing options.
  • Redevelopments revitalize a neighborhood -- France Avenue and Old Shakopee Road to see more improvements.
  • Old Cedar Avenue bridge -- Restoring community connections.

Page 4.

  • Earth Action Heroes -- 494 Commuter Crusaders.
  • Permeable parking lot installed.
  • Low-maintenance grass being tested.
  • Test your knowledge -- Recycling true or false.

Page 5.

  • Browse the Boutique -- For holiday gifts Shop Creekside.
  • Groceries at your doorstep -- Store to Door program delivers.
  • Coming soon -- Analog-to-digital TV transition.
  • Community health leader honored.
  • Grants to help fight teen substance abuse.
  • On Patrol -- Don't be a target for crime -- Make holiday safety a priority.
  • Defining the edge -- New fence requirements.

Page 6.

  • Crunching snow, crisp air and rosy cheeks -- Winter games and activities for the whole family.
  • Safety as a priority -- South Metro Public Safety Training.
  • "Fit City" moniker fits Bloomington -- City recognized for leadership in health and fitness.
  • Get together in the great outdoors -- Roast wieners! Laugh with friends! Take a hike!
  • Adult and youth sports.

Page 7.

  • Bloomington Center for the Arts:
    • Bloomington Arts Center exhibitions, performances, events.
    • Schneider Theater performances and events.
    • Black Box Theater performances and events.
    • Community arts.
  • 2008 - 2009 Outdoor skating rinks.
  • Bloomington Ice Garden -- Indoor skating rinks.

Page 8.

  • Bloomington makes its movie debut -- Coen brothers film at various locations in city.
  • Looking for great holiday gift ideas? -- Purchase your Sesquicentennial mementos.
  • New advances in snowplowing -- Snow, ice, no match for Bloomington Street Maintenance.
  • Spruce up your home -- Home improvement loans.

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