Hennepin County

Stories from the past 45 days

California Street Farm Honored for Cultivating Community Through Urban Agriculture

Meeting Oct 21, 2026Story Date Oct 28, 2026

Hennepin County recognized a Northeast Minneapolis farm for its significant contributions to local food systems, environmental stewardship, and community resilience.

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Hennepin County Bolsters Federal Lobbying Efforts for Regional Rail Future

Meeting Oct 21, 2026Story Date Oct 28, 2026

Commissioners approved an amendment to a lobbying agreement, aiming to secure crucial federal funding for long-term regional rail development despite initial concerns.

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Hennepin County Extends Waste Management Agreement with Minneapolis, Sets New Tipping Fee

Meeting Oct 21, 2026Story Date Oct 28, 2026

The Hennepin County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved an amendment to a crucial waste delivery agreement, securing essential services and updating financial terms through 2027.

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Hennepin County Advances Net-Zero Goals with Carbon Sequestration and Waste Mitigation Efforts

Meeting Oct 7, 2026Story Date Oct 16, 2026

The county board approved a new initiative to measure land-based carbon emissions and offsets, reinforcing its commitment to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, alongside ongoing waste management disc…

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Hennepin County Grapples with Minneapolis Waste Agreement Amid Policy Conflict

Meeting Oct 7, 2026Story Date Oct 16, 2026

Commissioners debated the City of Minneapolis's continued use of the Hennepin Energy Recovery Center, citing a direct policy conflict and environmental concerns regarding alternative disposal methods.

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Hennepin County Committee Meetings 10.27.2026

Published: Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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Hennepin County Board 10/20/2026

Published: Wednesday, October 21, 2026

RecordingTranscript available98:55

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Hennepin County Committee Meetings 10.6.2026

Published: Wednesday, October 7, 2026

RecordingTranscript available93:25

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Hennepin County Board 09.29.2026

Published: Wednesday, September 30, 2026

RecordingTranscript available138:50

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Hennepin County Committee Meetings 09.22.2026

Published: Wednesday, September 23, 2026

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Hennepin County

California Street Farm Honored for Cultivating Community Through Urban Agriculture

Hennepin County Bolsters Federal Lobbying Efforts for Regional Rail Future

Hennepin County Extends Waste Management Agreement with Minneapolis, Sets New Tipping Fee

Hennepin County Advances Net-Zero Goals with Carbon Sequestration and Waste Mitigation Efforts

Hennepin County Grapples with Minneapolis Waste Agreement Amid Policy Conflict

Recent Recordings

Hennepin County Committee Meetings 10.27.2026

Hennepin County Board 10/20/2026

Hennepin County Committee Meetings 10.6.2026

Hennepin County Board 09.29.2026

Hennepin County Committee Meetings 09.22.2026

Recent Meetings

Administration, Operations and Budget Committee

Intergovernmental Committee

Health Committee

Human Services Committee

Law, Safety and Justice Committee

Administration, Operations and Budget Committee

Law, Safety and Justice Committee

Resident Services Committee

Hennepin County Housing and Redevelopment Authority

Health Committee

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