Bloomington, Hennepin County, Minnesota, USA

Bloomington is a community in Hennepin County, Minnesota, set within the lakes, wetlands and glacial plains of the Upper Midwest. The Minnesota River, a national wildlife refuge and the Mall of America meet in this southern suburb. The community’s older landscape still reflects an era when Dakota and Ojibwe history, farming, milling and railroads shaped settlement. Health care, manufacturing, retail, technology and professional services support the area. Historic places, recreation and close ties to neighboring communities add to Bloomington’s character.