October 12, 2025
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Bloomington used COVID relief for City Hall bathroom

The City of Bloomington spent nearly $1 million in federal COVID‑19 relief funds to renovate a bathroom at City Hall, according to a Star Tribune report. The use of federal aid for a municipal facility upgrade highlights how pandemic funds were allocated locally and raises oversight and prioritization questions for residents and officials.

Local Government Transit & Infrastructure

📌 Key Facts

  • City: Bloomington (Hennepin County, Twin Cities metro)
  • Spending: nearly $1 million
  • Funding source: federal COVID‑19 relief funds (as reported)