Hennepin County Academy

You will meet our leaders and learn about the services we provide. You will also learn how county government works. Topics covered include winter road plowing, light rail transit and property tax assessment.

Participation details

The academy sessions are free and open to the public.

You must be at least 18.
There are 8 sessions.
Sessions go from 6:30 to 9 p.m. in various cities across the county.

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Example topics, materials and locations

Topic examples

Property assessing, budget, Hennepin County Library (session held in Minnetonka)

Property tax fact sheets

Community Works, Environment and Energy (session held in Minneapolis)

Health and Medical Services (session held in Minneapolis)

Community Corrections and Rehabilitation, Hennepin County Sheriff's Office (session held in Plymouth)

Human Services (session held in Brooklyn Center)

Public Defender's Office, County Attorney's Office, Hennepin County District Court (session held in Minneapolis)

Transportation, Emergency Management (session held in Medina)

Elections, County Administration, Hennepin County Board (session held in Minneapolis)

History of Hennepin County

Hennepin County 1852 – 2002

This booklet was created to provide some of the historical highlights of Hennepin County's 150 years, as well as an overview of Hennepin County government. Reference copies of the booklet are available at Hennepin County Library. Search the site for "Hennepin County 1852 – 2002."

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