Debbie Goettel
@hennepindebbie.bsky.social
Commissioner, Hennepin County District 5
Bloomington | Eden Prairie | Richfield | SW Minneapolis
Bloomington | Eden Prairie | Richfield | SW Minneapolis
With the holidays fast approaching and food security issues top of mind, I encourage all of us who are able to support a local food shelf. Sign up for a volunteer shift at VEAP in Bloomington to help stock shelves and bag items so no one goes hungry this holiday season. 🥫 🥬
veap.org/volunteer/be...
veap.org/volunteer/be...
November 24, 2025 at 5:31 PM
With the holidays fast approaching and food security issues top of mind, I encourage all of us who are able to support a local food shelf. Sign up for a volunteer shift at VEAP in Bloomington to help stock shelves and bag items so no one goes hungry this holiday season. 🥫 🥬
veap.org/volunteer/be...
veap.org/volunteer/be...
“Our farm is not only about growing food. It’s about growing people & preserving culture.”
@hennepin.bsky.social and the @umnextension.bsky.social are proud to recognize the Sudanese Farming Group as the Farm Family of the Year for their leadership in sustainable agriculture, education, & community
@hennepin.bsky.social and the @umnextension.bsky.social are proud to recognize the Sudanese Farming Group as the Farm Family of the Year for their leadership in sustainable agriculture, education, & community
November 21, 2025 at 5:50 PM
“Our farm is not only about growing food. It’s about growing people & preserving culture.”
@hennepin.bsky.social and the @umnextension.bsky.social are proud to recognize the Sudanese Farming Group as the Farm Family of the Year for their leadership in sustainable agriculture, education, & community
@hennepin.bsky.social and the @umnextension.bsky.social are proud to recognize the Sudanese Farming Group as the Farm Family of the Year for their leadership in sustainable agriculture, education, & community
Every year, @hennepin.bsky.social Facilities Services Department team members are celebrated with our annual Hennergy Awards, lifting up the places and people who helped achieve the best energy savings across our entire enterprise. Thank you to all our staff making this happen. 🔋⚡
November 19, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Every year, @hennepin.bsky.social Facilities Services Department team members are celebrated with our annual Hennergy Awards, lifting up the places and people who helped achieve the best energy savings across our entire enterprise. Thank you to all our staff making this happen. 🔋⚡
Honored to join the Richfield community today to recognize our veterans. Thank you to all who have served and continue to serve—your courage and sacrifice protect our freedom. #VeteransDay #ThankYouVeterans #RichfieldMN
November 12, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Honored to join the Richfield community today to recognize our veterans. Thank you to all who have served and continue to serve—your courage and sacrifice protect our freedom. #VeteransDay #ThankYouVeterans #RichfieldMN
Had a wonderful time at the VEAP Gala this weekend! 💚 VEAP helps thousands of local families access healthy food & essential resources. You can support their mission by donating at veap.org — every bit makes a difference! #Community #FoodSecurity
November 10, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Had a wonderful time at the VEAP Gala this weekend! 💚 VEAP helps thousands of local families access healthy food & essential resources. You can support their mission by donating at veap.org — every bit makes a difference! #Community #FoodSecurity
Election Day is today, Tuesday, November 4, 2025. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Get all the information you need to participate here - www.hennepin.us/residents/el...
Get all the information you need to participate here - www.hennepin.us/residents/el...
November 4, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Election Day is today, Tuesday, November 4, 2025. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Get all the information you need to participate here - www.hennepin.us/residents/el...
Get all the information you need to participate here - www.hennepin.us/residents/el...
Hot off the press - District 5 Newsletter for late October/early November!
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November Newsletter: content.govdelivery.com/bulletins/gd...
November Newsletter: Hennepin County Commissioner Debbie Goettel
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October 30, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Hot off the press - District 5 Newsletter for late October/early November!
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Are you passionate about helping neighbors thrive?
CAP-HC is looking for a Treasurer to join their Board of Directors!
Bring your financial skills — and your heart for service — to the table.
👉 Learn more: caphennepin.org/leadership/
CAP-HC is looking for a Treasurer to join their Board of Directors!
Bring your financial skills — and your heart for service — to the table.
👉 Learn more: caphennepin.org/leadership/
October 23, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Are you passionate about helping neighbors thrive?
CAP-HC is looking for a Treasurer to join their Board of Directors!
Bring your financial skills — and your heart for service — to the table.
👉 Learn more: caphennepin.org/leadership/
CAP-HC is looking for a Treasurer to join their Board of Directors!
Bring your financial skills — and your heart for service — to the table.
👉 Learn more: caphennepin.org/leadership/
Honored to speak at the 18th Annual #HennergyAwards celebrating Hennepin County staff advancing our goal of net zero carbon emissions by 2050. 🌎👏
Thank you, Facility Services, for your leadership in sustainability and innovation! 💚
#HennepinCounty #NetZero2050
Thank you, Facility Services, for your leadership in sustainability and innovation! 💚
#HennepinCounty #NetZero2050
October 21, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Honored to speak at the 18th Annual #HennergyAwards celebrating Hennepin County staff advancing our goal of net zero carbon emissions by 2050. 🌎👏
Thank you, Facility Services, for your leadership in sustainability and innovation! 💚
#HennepinCounty #NetZero2050
Thank you, Facility Services, for your leadership in sustainability and innovation! 💚
#HennepinCounty #NetZero2050
Commissioner Debbie Goettel invites you to share your questions and ideas at the Penn Lake Library Town Hall tonight (10/14).
Bloomington – Tuesday, October 14
6:30–7:30 p.m. | Penn Lake Library, 8800 Penn Ave S.
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Bloomington – Tuesday, October 14
6:30–7:30 p.m. | Penn Lake Library, 8800 Penn Ave S.
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October 14, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Commissioner Debbie Goettel invites you to share your questions and ideas at the Penn Lake Library Town Hall tonight (10/14).
Bloomington – Tuesday, October 14
6:30–7:30 p.m. | Penn Lake Library, 8800 Penn Ave S.
www.facebook.com/share/17hUU7...
Bloomington – Tuesday, October 14
6:30–7:30 p.m. | Penn Lake Library, 8800 Penn Ave S.
www.facebook.com/share/17hUU7...
Our community shines brighter when we celebrate our diversity. Wonderful story on immigrant-owned restaurants bringing global flavors to Richfield! 🌎
Read more: www.mprnews.org/story/2025/1...
Read more: www.mprnews.org/story/2025/1...
Meet some of the immigrant-owned businesses bringing global flavors to Richfield
Minnesota’s immigrant-owned businesses are central to the state’s economy. In Richfield — a suburb just south of Minneapolis — entrepreneurs from around the world are shaping the city’s food and shopp...
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October 9, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Our community shines brighter when we celebrate our diversity. Wonderful story on immigrant-owned restaurants bringing global flavors to Richfield! 🌎
Read more: www.mprnews.org/story/2025/1...
Read more: www.mprnews.org/story/2025/1...
We had a great discussion at last week’s Augsburg Library town hall! Join us tomorrow (10/8) at the Eden Prairie Library at 5:30 p.m. for the next community conversation!
Town Hall Info: www.facebook.com/share/1Eixfr...
Town Hall Info: www.facebook.com/share/1Eixfr...
October 7, 2025 at 8:21 PM
We had a great discussion at last week’s Augsburg Library town hall! Join us tomorrow (10/8) at the Eden Prairie Library at 5:30 p.m. for the next community conversation!
Town Hall Info: www.facebook.com/share/1Eixfr...
Town Hall Info: www.facebook.com/share/1Eixfr...
Big news from last Friday — we broke ground on the
new Southdale Library and Edina Art Center!
This project has been years in the making and is a true
community effort.
Can't wait to see this new space come to life! 💛
new Southdale Library and Edina Art Center!
This project has been years in the making and is a true
community effort.
Can't wait to see this new space come to life! 💛
October 6, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Big news from last Friday — we broke ground on the
new Southdale Library and Edina Art Center!
This project has been years in the making and is a true
community effort.
Can't wait to see this new space come to life! 💛
new Southdale Library and Edina Art Center!
This project has been years in the making and is a true
community effort.
Can't wait to see this new space come to life! 💛
Deeply honored to join Senator Kari Dziedzic’s family, friends, and community on October 1 for the dedication of the 10th Avenue Bridge in her memory. Though she is gone, her legacy of service, bridge-building across divides, and deep care for our community lives on.
October 3, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Deeply honored to join Senator Kari Dziedzic’s family, friends, and community on October 1 for the dedication of the 10th Avenue Bridge in her memory. Though she is gone, her legacy of service, bridge-building across divides, and deep care for our community lives on.
Last night I joined the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office for their annual Promotion & Awards Ceremony.
This special event celebrates the accomplishments of the dedicated employees of the Sheriff's Office. I was honored to be a part of the evening and to recognize their service to our community.
This special event celebrates the accomplishments of the dedicated employees of the Sheriff's Office. I was honored to be a part of the evening and to recognize their service to our community.
October 1, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Last night I joined the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office for their annual Promotion & Awards Ceremony.
This special event celebrates the accomplishments of the dedicated employees of the Sheriff's Office. I was honored to be a part of the evening and to recognize their service to our community.
This special event celebrates the accomplishments of the dedicated employees of the Sheriff's Office. I was honored to be a part of the evening and to recognize their service to our community.
Hennepin County Budget Hearings began today. All budget hearings start at 12 p.m. CST.
Monday, September 29: Disparity Elimination
📑 Find meeting materials here: www.hennepin.us/your.../budg...
📺 Stream on YouTube: youtube.com/@HennepinMN
Monday, September 29: Disparity Elimination
📑 Find meeting materials here: www.hennepin.us/your.../budg...
📺 Stream on YouTube: youtube.com/@HennepinMN
September 29, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Hennepin County Budget Hearings began today. All budget hearings start at 12 p.m. CST.
Monday, September 29: Disparity Elimination
📑 Find meeting materials here: www.hennepin.us/your.../budg...
📺 Stream on YouTube: youtube.com/@HennepinMN
Monday, September 29: Disparity Elimination
📑 Find meeting materials here: www.hennepin.us/your.../budg...
📺 Stream on YouTube: youtube.com/@HennepinMN
Yesterday, the Hennepin County Board approved the maximum property tax levy of $1.13 billion (constituting a 7.79% increase from the 2025 budget) and the 2026 operating and capital budget of $3.09 billion. See my office's full statement here: bit.ly/46pgx9b
Debbie Goettel - Hennepin County Commissioner District 5
Yesterday, the Hennepin County Board approved the maximum property tax levy of $1.13 billion (constituting a 7.79% increase from the 2025 budget) and the 2026 operating and capital budget of $3.09...
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September 26, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Yesterday, the Hennepin County Board approved the maximum property tax levy of $1.13 billion (constituting a 7.79% increase from the 2025 budget) and the 2026 operating and capital budget of $3.09 billion. See my office's full statement here: bit.ly/46pgx9b
I was honored to join the Minnesota Valley Chapter of the Izaak Walton League last night for a conversation on how we will protect our land, water and natural heritage, both right now and into the far future. Thank you, Green Crew Co-Presidents Hannah Barisonzi and Lydia Geelan!
September 17, 2025 at 3:35 PM
I was honored to join the Minnesota Valley Chapter of the Izaak Walton League last night for a conversation on how we will protect our land, water and natural heritage, both right now and into the far future. Thank you, Green Crew Co-Presidents Hannah Barisonzi and Lydia Geelan!
I was able to join the Optimist Club of the City of Richfield today! The club is made up of volunteers that work tirelessly to bring hope and positivity to our youth in Richfield, and to bring out the best in our kids. Thanks to all our attendees and members!
September 10, 2025 at 5:48 PM
I was able to join the Optimist Club of the City of Richfield today! The club is made up of volunteers that work tirelessly to bring hope and positivity to our youth in Richfield, and to bring out the best in our kids. Thanks to all our attendees and members!
At today's @hennepin.bsky.social County Board meeting:
Accelerating Zero Waste in MPLS
Towards Zero Traffic Deaths Action Plan
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan
📑 Find meeting materials here: hennepin.us/boardmeetings
📺 Stream on YouTube: youtube.com/@HennepinMN
Accelerating Zero Waste in MPLS
Towards Zero Traffic Deaths Action Plan
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan
📑 Find meeting materials here: hennepin.us/boardmeetings
📺 Stream on YouTube: youtube.com/@HennepinMN
September 9, 2025 at 3:25 PM
At today's @hennepin.bsky.social County Board meeting:
Accelerating Zero Waste in MPLS
Towards Zero Traffic Deaths Action Plan
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan
📑 Find meeting materials here: hennepin.us/boardmeetings
📺 Stream on YouTube: youtube.com/@HennepinMN
Accelerating Zero Waste in MPLS
Towards Zero Traffic Deaths Action Plan
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan
📑 Find meeting materials here: hennepin.us/boardmeetings
📺 Stream on YouTube: youtube.com/@HennepinMN
As the victims and families of those impacted by the horrific shooting at Annunciation heal, we ask that you help in any way possible. This could be contributing to an online fundraiser, or donating blood. In MN, we still have a critically low supply. www.kaaltv.com/news/ways-to...
Ways to help victims of the Annunciation Church mass shooting
In the immediate aftermath of the mass shooting on Wednesday at Annunciation Church in Minneapolis, which left two children dead and 21 wounded, local leaders asked for prayers and community support.
www.kaaltv.com
September 8, 2025 at 1:43 PM
As the victims and families of those impacted by the horrific shooting at Annunciation heal, we ask that you help in any way possible. This could be contributing to an online fundraiser, or donating blood. In MN, we still have a critically low supply. www.kaaltv.com/news/ways-to...
We are sickened and heartbroken by the news coming out of south Mpls today regarding a mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church and School. We are praying for everyone impacted. There is no threat to the public at this time.
August 27, 2025 at 2:58 PM
We are sickened and heartbroken by the news coming out of south Mpls today regarding a mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church and School. We are praying for everyone impacted. There is no threat to the public at this time.
I joined The Good Government Show to discuss what we are doing at @hennepin.bsky.social to protect the Mississippi and and improve lives. What we do upstream matters. 🌍 🏡 🤝
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/2kM6....
Apple:
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YouTube:
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Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/2kM6....
Apple:
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YouTube:
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Cleaning up the Mississippi River in Minnesota
YouTube video by The Good Government Show
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August 20, 2025 at 5:19 PM
I joined The Good Government Show to discuss what we are doing at @hennepin.bsky.social to protect the Mississippi and and improve lives. What we do upstream matters. 🌍 🏡 🤝
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/2kM6....
Apple:
podcasts.apple.com/.../cleaning....
YouTube:
youtu.be/UZEe3gSozMs?...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/2kM6....
Apple:
podcasts.apple.com/.../cleaning....
YouTube:
youtu.be/UZEe3gSozMs?...
@hennepin.bsky.social won 25 awards from four national organizations. 👏 The County Board was honored yesterday to present nearly 290 staff members, from 16 different departments, and all lines of business with recognitions of these achievements. Thank you to our amazing staff!
August 14, 2025 at 4:07 PM
@hennepin.bsky.social won 25 awards from four national organizations. 👏 The County Board was honored yesterday to present nearly 290 staff members, from 16 different departments, and all lines of business with recognitions of these achievements. Thank you to our amazing staff!
Today we will offer a Commendation of County Administrator David J. Hough upon his phased retirement.
Watch today's Hennepin County board meeting live at 1:30 pm
📑 Find board meeting materials and info: hennepin.us/boardmeetings
📺 Stream on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@HennepinMN
Watch today's Hennepin County board meeting live at 1:30 pm
📑 Find board meeting materials and info: hennepin.us/boardmeetings
📺 Stream on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@HennepinMN
August 12, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Today we will offer a Commendation of County Administrator David J. Hough upon his phased retirement.
Watch today's Hennepin County board meeting live at 1:30 pm
📑 Find board meeting materials and info: hennepin.us/boardmeetings
📺 Stream on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@HennepinMN
Watch today's Hennepin County board meeting live at 1:30 pm
📑 Find board meeting materials and info: hennepin.us/boardmeetings
📺 Stream on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@HennepinMN