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🌞 Today’s Weather
High: 49°F | Low: 40°F
Looks like we're starting off with a sunny morning here in Bloomington, a perfect day for a stroll around the IU campus or perhaps a visit to the Mathers Museum to soak in some culture 🌍. The sunshine might make you feel a bit warmer despite the cool high of 49. But don't let that fool you—I'd still keep a cozy sweater handy.
As the day stretches on, those clouds are planning to roll in, maybe around the time you're thinking of heading to Malibu Grill for a nice seafood dinner 🦞. It's going to cool down to about 40 degrees tonight, so if you're out and about later, maybe catching a movie or grabbing dessert, you might want to layer up.
Now, here's something to keep in mind for tomorrow: it's going to be a bit breezy. We're talking wind gusts that could make you hold onto your hat if you're walking across the Monroe Lake dam 🌬️. But, it should warm up to around 58, which sounds like a pretty nice afternoon to grab a coffee and sit outside with a good book from the IU Bookstore 📚.
So, enjoy this brisk, sunny start, stay warm under those evening clouds, and keep an eye on the wind if you've got plans for tomorrow. Whether you're exploring the Kinsey Institute or just taking a quiet drive around town, it's shaping up to be a classic Bloomington kind of day. 😊
Last updated: March 12, 2026 5:01 am
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Fresh from the front page — local headlines, neighborhood voices, and timely stories from across Monroe County. Whether it’s city hall or the farmer’s market, this is where Bloomington stays in the loop.

- March 12, 2026: Buses, hotel taxes, Perry Township trustee candidates
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- County council approves $184K to keep Bloomington Transit Route 13 running to west side
- Perry Township Democrats weigh background, legacy in Gordon–Combs trustee race
- March 9, 2026: Hopewell South, bicycle racing, high school hoops

- Photos: Live power line burns through tree after storm at Bloomington apartment complex on Longview Avenue
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- Photos: Work continues on the convention center expansion
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