A group of parents in Bloomington recently launched a petition to ban a series of books, including Morrison's "The Bluest Eye."

Source: https://m.startribune.com/medcalf-heres-why-we-must-confront-book-banning-efforts-in-minnesota-and-elsewhere/600315511/

Also competing today in the girls wrestling at Bloomington are Alexis Seymour of JHS at 120 pounds, and Daisy Gil of Beardstown at 115.

Source: https://wlds.com/friday-sports-12/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=friday-sports-12

And this was only the beginning of the pandemonium that pursued the Beatles in Bloomington and Minneapolis, from airport to concert venue to hotel to their departure at the airport the next day.

Source: https://www.minnpost.com/mnopedia/2023/01/the-beatles-one-and-only-concert-in-minnesota/

Brother Rice was stunned in the second round by Mesa (AZ) at the State Farm Classic in Bloomington.

Source: https://chicago.suntimes.com/2023/1/5/23541288/high-school-basketball-simeon-lyons-downers-grove-north-rolling-meadows-joliet-west

But he could stay in Bloomington for a while because his contract for $4.9 million a year runs through the 2027 season.

Source: https://www.limaohio.com/sports/2023/07/21/some-questions-for-ohio-state-and-the-big-ten/

David Bosco is an associate professor of international studies at Indiana University in Bloomington.

Source: https://www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnbc-opinion/putin-arrest-warrant-icc-ukraine-war-crimes-rcna75529

Davis said IU has already sent out invitations to faculty, staff and students to serve on the Bloomington and Indianapolis climate committees.

Source: https://www.lpm.org/news/2023-12-16/students-worry-indiana-university-dragging-its-feet-to-enact-climate-plan-iu-disagrees

Elsewhere, North Greene invites over Mount Olive, Griggsville Perry stays in Pike County to play Mendon Unity, North Mac plays at Williamsville, and Decatur MacArthur welcomes Bloomington.

Source: https://wlds.com/thursday-sports-39/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=thursday-sports-39

Empty-nesters wanted more space in Bloomington, Ind. Which home did they choose?

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/29/briefing/the-dave-matthews-band-reconsidered.html

For more than 17 years, the Christmas Sing-Along has been a Bloomington tradition.

Source: https://wfhb.org/news/lil-bubs-lil-show-episode-45-farley-how-to-prepare-for-a-new-dog/

He should be back for Tuesday’s game in Bloomington, but now Rutgers may be without Mawot Mag, who has been averaging 7.8 points and 5 rebounds per contest.

Source: https://www.crimsonquarry.com/2023/2/6/23588410/indiana-mens-basketball-previewing-rutgers

I discovered that Kyle was actually from Bloomington Minnesota, as they were chatting with fans in the video recently, and he shouts out a fan named Lisa at around 1:06 into the video below.

Source: https://1390granitecitysports.com/kellie-picklers-husband-minnesota-songwriter-kyle-jacobs-dead-at-49/

Let’s say, for the sake of this scenario, that Painter ended up back in Bloomington as the coach one way or another.

Source: https://www.crimsonquarry.com/2023/9/20/23881070/what-if-matt-painter-had-gone-to-indiana

Members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority participate in the Indiana University Homecoming Parade in Bloomington, Ind., in 2021.

Source: https://www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnbc-opinion/divine-9-florida-house-bill-999-rcna75382

Our next featured pet comes to us from our local City of Bloomington Animal Shelter.

Source: https://wfhb.org/news/lil-bubs-lil-show-episode-13-star-and-babs/

Reducing sediment is crucial to maximize Lake Monroe’s lifespan, the sole drinking water source for Bloomington, which serves 150,000 drinking water customers.

Source: https://bcdemocrat.com/2023/03/17/lake-monroe-water-fund-seeking-volunteer-help-to-plant-1500-shrubs-trees-planted-upstream-of-lake-to-reduce-erosion/

The Brown County Remote Core Group is connected to the Bloomington Class and the greater international community around the world.

Source: https://bcdemocrat.com/2023/03/14/community-calendar-free-legal-aid-clinic-local-church-hosting-free-breakfast-this-weekend-library-has-ongoing-events/

The City of Bloomington Volunteer Network aims to inspire, support, and celebrate volunteerism in the community by connecting volunteers of all ages and interests with opportunities to serve.

Source: https://wfhb.org/news/activate-loida-rodriguez-volunteer-recruitment-specialist-for-the-american-red-cross-of-indiana/

The only other option at play caller would be Anthony Tucker (former offensive coordinator at Utah State) but by all accounts he’s here in Bloomington thanks to a background with Walt Bell.

Source: https://www.crimsonquarry.com/2023/9/29/23895915/indiana-football-week-five-mailbag

Two California Highway Patrol (“CHP”) officers pulled over a car suspecting a DWI in Bloomington (about 10 minutes from San Bernardino).

Source: https://www.lawsuit-information-center.com/average_injury_verdicts_in_cal.html