Bloomington
Coverage of Bloomington in the Nexus archive.
- Disabled Bloomington woman's wheelchair van destroyed by fire, strangers step in to help
A fire destroyed a wheelchair-accessible van, making mobility difficult for a Bloomington woman and her caretaker. Strangers provided assistance after the incident.
- Keeping kids with autism safer
Sheletta Brundidge, a local mom and community activist, is organizing efforts in the Twin Cities to provide safety tools for families of children with autism after a non-verbal teen went missing from his St. Paul home and was found safe in Bloomington. The initiative includes a donation event and collaboration with Benny Roberts, executive director of the Hallie Q Brown Community Center.
- Protecting native oak trees is a priority for Bloomington’s park restoration project
Bloomington is implementing a $20 million Nine Mile Creek restoration project to protect native oak trees by removing non-oak trees. While city officials like Dave Hanson emphasize the ecological benefits of such restoration efforts, some residents, including Connie Anderson, express surprise and concern over the removal of non-oak trees.
- Man sentenced for Bloomington crash that killed passenger
Dior Cortez Wheeler was sentenced to over five years in prison and ordered to pay $63,000 in restitution after pleading guilty to causing a fatal crash in Bloomington in April 2025 while under the influence. The crash killed a 29-year-old woman and injured others, with evidence showing Wheeler's blood alcohol level was more than twice the legal limit and he had prior impaired driving offenses.
- Indiana Professor Who Taught Anti-White Supremacy Lesson Loses Job
An untenured social work lecturer at Indiana University in Bloomington who taught an anti-white supremacy lesson lost her job. The professor was employed at the university's Bloomington campus.
- Charges: Man was drunk when he attempted U-turn on I-494, causing fatal crash with vehicle, semi
A 25-year-old Roseville man was charged with criminal vehicular homicide after a drunk driving incident led to a fatal crash on I-494 in Bloomington. The crash occurred when Seth Rylee Timmers attempted a U-turn, colliding with another vehicle and a FedEx semi, resulting in the death of Vernon Chu.
- Fatal Bloomington crash under investigation by State Patrol
A fatal crash involving a Honda CR-V, Jeep Grand Cherokee, and a semi occurred on I-494 in Bloomington, Minnesota, during early morning hours. The Minnesota State Patrol is investigating the incident, which left one fatality, though the identity of the deceased remains unknown. The crash involved three vehicles and four occupants, including a 25-year-old man, 24-year-old woman, 64-year-old man, and 49-year-old man.
- Fatal Bloomington crash involved 3 vehicles, including semi-truck
A fatal crash in Bloomington involving three vehicles, including a semi-truck, occurred Saturday morning as reported by the Minnesota State Patrol.
- More cities are pressing pause on data centers as local backlash grows
Cities across the U.S. are imposing moratoriums on data center construction due to resident concerns over electricity costs and environmental impacts. While supporters highlight job creation and tax revenue benefits, opponents argue for stricter regulations before projects proceed. Examples include Denver, Oklahoma City, and multiple counties in Michigan and North Carolina.