Debbie Goettel
@hennepindebbie.bsky.social
Commissioner, Hennepin County District 5
Bloomington | Eden Prairie | Richfield | SW Minneapolis
Bloomington | Eden Prairie | Richfield | SW Minneapolis
Yesterday, we learned Operation Metro Surge is ending. We welcome the immediate and full demobilization of ICE in MN. This is a complicated moment with residents still asking "What comes next?" Read my full statement facebook bit.ly/4ajWEm4 or below ⤵️
February 13, 2026 at 8:08 PM
Yesterday, we learned Operation Metro Surge is ending. We welcome the immediate and full demobilization of ICE in MN. This is a complicated moment with residents still asking "What comes next?" Read my full statement facebook bit.ly/4ajWEm4 or below ⤵️
It is great to see people use their platforms for good, and offer their time and dollars to support those most impacted by ICE occupation. Happy that @VEAPVolunteers and community members at risk in my district will benefit from this generous 250k.
Minneapolis video game livestream raises $250K for rent aid during ICE surge
Podcasters from MinnMax and Giant Bomb, two video game media outlets, played games for eight hours during their “ICE Out” livestream.
www.mprnews.org
February 10, 2026 at 4:43 PM
It is great to see people use their platforms for good, and offer their time and dollars to support those most impacted by ICE occupation. Happy that @VEAPVolunteers and community members at risk in my district will benefit from this generous 250k.
We are ensuring at Hennepin that our front door remains wide open, accessible, & dynamic throughout a surge of federal immigration enforcement. We are here to support everyone in their preferred language to bring essential, safety net services directly to community.
www.hennepin.us/residents/em...
www.hennepin.us/residents/em...
February 5, 2026 at 4:45 PM
We are ensuring at Hennepin that our front door remains wide open, accessible, & dynamic throughout a surge of federal immigration enforcement. We are here to support everyone in their preferred language to bring essential, safety net services directly to community.
www.hennepin.us/residents/em...
www.hennepin.us/residents/em...
This is a victory that was won by peaceful protest and through standing with our immigrant neighbors and brave constitutional observers—but we know there is much more work to be done to bring relief. We won't let up until ICE is out of Hennepin County.
White House official Tom Homan announces drawdown by 700 agents in Minnesota
Tom Homan, the White House official in charge of the Minnesota immigration enforcement surge, said he is drawing down the number of federal agents in the state by 700 officers. After the drawdown, the...
www.mprnews.org
February 4, 2026 at 3:11 PM
This is a victory that was won by peaceful protest and through standing with our immigrant neighbors and brave constitutional observers—but we know there is much more work to be done to bring relief. We won't let up until ICE is out of Hennepin County.
Today, the Hennepin County Board unanimously passed a resolution condemning ICE and calling for the removal of ICE personnel & assets from MN. We stand with our immigrant communities against unconstitutional attacks and condemn state violence that kills our neighbors. #IceOut ⤵️
January 27, 2026 at 8:44 PM
Today, the Hennepin County Board unanimously passed a resolution condemning ICE and calling for the removal of ICE personnel & assets from MN. We stand with our immigrant communities against unconstitutional attacks and condemn state violence that kills our neighbors. #IceOut ⤵️
Please utilize these resources as we navigate not only the trauma from enhanced violence at the hands of the federal government, but the real fear and anxiety that is keeping people from seeking services.
www.hennepin.us/residents/em...
www.hennepin.us/residents/em...
January 25, 2026 at 12:32 AM
Please utilize these resources as we navigate not only the trauma from enhanced violence at the hands of the federal government, but the real fear and anxiety that is keeping people from seeking services.
www.hennepin.us/residents/em...
www.hennepin.us/residents/em...
ICE has murdered another Minneapolis resident in the heart of Whittier Neighborhood. This is antagonization for its own sake by a poorly trained, rouge agency. How many more innocent lives will be lost before federal leaders wake up? ICE must leave the metro to end this bloodshed.
January 24, 2026 at 8:44 PM
ICE has murdered another Minneapolis resident in the heart of Whittier Neighborhood. This is antagonization for its own sake by a poorly trained, rouge agency. How many more innocent lives will be lost before federal leaders wake up? ICE must leave the metro to end this bloodshed.
Mayors in my district know their cities best. ICE is eroding trust, tearing families apart, & using unconstitutional tactics. As federal leaders use us as a backdrop to talk about law & order, mayors are clear—follow the law. I thank them for their service.
Readers Write: 11 suburban mayors call for ICE to respect constitutional rights
Plus: Gratitude for our state, tensions with ICE, a slice of life in Walmart and a free press.
www.startribune.com
January 22, 2026 at 3:36 PM
Mayors in my district know their cities best. ICE is eroding trust, tearing families apart, & using unconstitutional tactics. As federal leaders use us as a backdrop to talk about law & order, mayors are clear—follow the law. I thank them for their service.
The Metropolitan Library Service Agency (MELSA) is hiring a business manager. MELSA is a regional consortium of eight public library systems (including Hennepin) that serve the Twin Cities metro area. If you think you would be a good fit, please apply!
www.melsa.org/business-man...
www.melsa.org/business-man...
Business Manager Job Posting - Metropolitan Library Service Agency (MELSA)
Job Title: Business Manager Reports To: Executive Director FLSA Status: W-2, Exempt Hours: Full-timeLocation: Hybrid (Remote + Onsite at MELSA, office and consortium locations)Salary Range: $81,442 - ...
www.melsa.org
January 21, 2026 at 7:52 PM
The Metropolitan Library Service Agency (MELSA) is hiring a business manager. MELSA is a regional consortium of eight public library systems (including Hennepin) that serve the Twin Cities metro area. If you think you would be a good fit, please apply!
www.melsa.org/business-man...
www.melsa.org/business-man...
On MLK's birthday we celebrate his life, work, and teachings, and reflect on the work to be done to see equal rights for all members of society regardless of racial, social, or economic background.
Most county offices are closed today in remembrance and reflection. #MLKDay2026
Most county offices are closed today in remembrance and reflection. #MLKDay2026
January 19, 2026 at 2:31 PM
On MLK's birthday we celebrate his life, work, and teachings, and reflect on the work to be done to see equal rights for all members of society regardless of racial, social, or economic background.
Most county offices are closed today in remembrance and reflection. #MLKDay2026
Most county offices are closed today in remembrance and reflection. #MLKDay2026
Today, the Hennepin County AOB Committee unanimously passed a resolution condemning ICE and calling for the removal of ICE personnel and assets from Minnesota. Read entire statement below. ⤵️
January 13, 2026 at 11:19 PM
Today, the Hennepin County AOB Committee unanimously passed a resolution condemning ICE and calling for the removal of ICE personnel and assets from Minnesota. Read entire statement below. ⤵️
Bracing for an additional 1,000 officers to be sent to the metro. This means more ICE agents than MPLS police, St. Paul police, Ramsey, and Hennepin Sheriffs combined. Let's be clear. This is not about public safety — this is retribution against perceived political opponents.
January 13, 2026 at 5:05 PM
Bracing for an additional 1,000 officers to be sent to the metro. This means more ICE agents than MPLS police, St. Paul police, Ramsey, and Hennepin Sheriffs combined. Let's be clear. This is not about public safety — this is retribution against perceived political opponents.
This week, I joined the City of Bloomington, Lynnhurst Neighborhood, and Kiwanis NE MPLS in their advocacy to support our residents and children. I see communities activated, ready to lift up vulnerable neighbors during one of the most trying moments our county has experienced. THANK YOU. 🙏
January 9, 2026 at 4:42 PM
This week, I joined the City of Bloomington, Lynnhurst Neighborhood, and Kiwanis NE MPLS in their advocacy to support our residents and children. I see communities activated, ready to lift up vulnerable neighbors during one of the most trying moments our county has experienced. THANK YOU. 🙏
Please see my full statement on the killing of Rene Nicole Good. I stand with our grieving, hurting communities as we navigate this tragic moment in our county. My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of the victim.
Also read here: bit.ly/4smyaPQ
Also read here: bit.ly/4smyaPQ
January 7, 2026 at 11:35 PM
Please see my full statement on the killing of Rene Nicole Good. I stand with our grieving, hurting communities as we navigate this tragic moment in our county. My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of the victim.
Also read here: bit.ly/4smyaPQ
Also read here: bit.ly/4smyaPQ
I am proud to share that I will serve as Vice Chair to the Hennepin County Board for 2026. I want to thank my colleagues for your faith & the opportunity to serve in this capacity — it is true a honor. I look forward to collaborating with you all in service to our residents. 💙
January 6, 2026 at 8:37 PM
I am proud to share that I will serve as Vice Chair to the Hennepin County Board for 2026. I want to thank my colleagues for your faith & the opportunity to serve in this capacity — it is true a honor. I look forward to collaborating with you all in service to our residents. 💙
Join us today at 1:30pm for the first Hennepin Board meeting of the year — & throughout 2026!
📺 Stream on YouTube-https://www.youtube.com/@HennepinMN/featured
📑 Agendas, documents, recordings-
hennepinmn.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx
🙌 General info & how to participate-
www.hennepin.us/en/your-gove...
📺 Stream on YouTube-https://www.youtube.com/@HennepinMN/featured
📑 Agendas, documents, recordings-
hennepinmn.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx
🙌 General info & how to participate-
www.hennepin.us/en/your-gove...
January 6, 2026 at 3:21 PM
Join us today at 1:30pm for the first Hennepin Board meeting of the year — & throughout 2026!
📺 Stream on YouTube-https://www.youtube.com/@HennepinMN/featured
📑 Agendas, documents, recordings-
hennepinmn.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx
🙌 General info & how to participate-
www.hennepin.us/en/your-gove...
📺 Stream on YouTube-https://www.youtube.com/@HennepinMN/featured
📑 Agendas, documents, recordings-
hennepinmn.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx
🙌 General info & how to participate-
www.hennepin.us/en/your-gove...
From the District Five office — we would like to wish you a happy holidays and a happy new year! I hope you and your loved ones are able to enjoy the fun, rest, and togetherness that this time of year offers us all.
-Commissioner Debbie Goettel
-Commissioner Debbie Goettel
December 23, 2025 at 4:34 PM
From the District Five office — we would like to wish you a happy holidays and a happy new year! I hope you and your loved ones are able to enjoy the fun, rest, and togetherness that this time of year offers us all.
-Commissioner Debbie Goettel
-Commissioner Debbie Goettel
2025 is not ending quietly—and that's a good thing. We are actively preparing Hennepin County to face tomorrow's new challenges and financial unknows. Today we held the final meetings of the year for the Partnership on Waste and Energy and Child Well-Being task force. Onward to 2026 ✨🗓️
December 18, 2025 at 9:06 PM
2025 is not ending quietly—and that's a good thing. We are actively preparing Hennepin County to face tomorrow's new challenges and financial unknows. Today we held the final meetings of the year for the Partnership on Waste and Energy and Child Well-Being task force. Onward to 2026 ✨🗓️
It's a wrap! 📢 We just completed our final board meeting of the year with the approval of the 2026 @hennepin.bsky.social budget. As the Vice Chair of the Board & budget chair, I am proud to have helped bring this budget across the finish line. Read my full statement: bit.ly/4oSSRQl
Debbie Goettel - Hennepin County Commissioner District 5
It's a wrap! We just completed our final board meeting of the year with the approval of the 2026 Hennepin County budget. As the Vice Chair of the County Board and Chair of the budget process, I am...
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December 11, 2025 at 8:47 PM
It's a wrap! 📢 We just completed our final board meeting of the year with the approval of the 2026 @hennepin.bsky.social budget. As the Vice Chair of the Board & budget chair, I am proud to have helped bring this budget across the finish line. Read my full statement: bit.ly/4oSSRQl
This week the Youth Stabilization Center in Mpls opened! We will begin serving our youth and families in mid-December. It is designed to be a welcoming, non-institutional setting that will fill a critical gap in our continuum of care.
Read more here: bit.ly/4pRgdGX 👀
Read more here: bit.ly/4pRgdGX 👀
Debbie Goettel - Hennepin County Commissioner District 5
In November of 2024, the Hennepin County Board gave the greenlight for an innovative investment to fill a critical gap in our continuum of care for county-connected youth with complex diagnoses,...
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December 5, 2025 at 5:09 PM
This week the Youth Stabilization Center in Mpls opened! We will begin serving our youth and families in mid-December. It is designed to be a welcoming, non-institutional setting that will fill a critical gap in our continuum of care.
Read more here: bit.ly/4pRgdGX 👀
Read more here: bit.ly/4pRgdGX 👀
🚨 ATTENTION! 🚨 Truth in Taxation is tonight, Tuesday, December 2 at 6 p.m.! Provide your comment. @hennepin.bsky.social holds a public meeting every year on the proposed budget and property tax levy – commonly called the truth in taxation meeting. Please join us!
www.hennepin.us/residents/pr...
www.hennepin.us/residents/pr...
Truth in taxation local meeting information
Find the phone number and meeting information for each taxing authority relating to cities, schools and the Metropolitan Council.
www.hennepin.us
December 2, 2025 at 7:01 PM
🚨 ATTENTION! 🚨 Truth in Taxation is tonight, Tuesday, December 2 at 6 p.m.! Provide your comment. @hennepin.bsky.social holds a public meeting every year on the proposed budget and property tax levy – commonly called the truth in taxation meeting. Please join us!
www.hennepin.us/residents/pr...
www.hennepin.us/residents/pr...
The snow has arrived! Review snow emergency rules for your city if you are a district five resident. ❄️
➡️Minneapolis: minneapolismn.gov/news/2025/no...
➡️Richfield: richfieldmn.gov/departments/...
➡️Bloomington: bloomingtonmn.gov/mnt/snow-rem...
➡️Eden Prairie:
edenprairiemn.gov/city-governm...
➡️Minneapolis: minneapolismn.gov/news/2025/no...
➡️Richfield: richfieldmn.gov/departments/...
➡️Bloomington: bloomingtonmn.gov/mnt/snow-rem...
➡️Eden Prairie:
edenprairiemn.gov/city-governm...
December 1, 2025 at 3:59 PM
The snow has arrived! Review snow emergency rules for your city if you are a district five resident. ❄️
➡️Minneapolis: minneapolismn.gov/news/2025/no...
➡️Richfield: richfieldmn.gov/departments/...
➡️Bloomington: bloomingtonmn.gov/mnt/snow-rem...
➡️Eden Prairie:
edenprairiemn.gov/city-governm...
➡️Minneapolis: minneapolismn.gov/news/2025/no...
➡️Richfield: richfieldmn.gov/departments/...
➡️Bloomington: bloomingtonmn.gov/mnt/snow-rem...
➡️Eden Prairie:
edenprairiemn.gov/city-governm...
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. 🔋⚡