List of mayors of Bloomington, Minnesota

This page lists the individuals who have served as mayor of Bloomington, Minnesota.

Bloomington's mayors are full councilmembers who serve at large. A list of all of Bloomington's councilmembers can be found at List of councilmembers of Bloomington, Minnesota.

The term of office was two years until 1995, when voters approved a change to 4-year terms.

Mayor Years # of Terms Notes
Herman Kossow 1953–1955 (1 term)
Gordon Miklethun 1956–1961 (3 terms)
Herbert A. Knudsen 1962–1963 (1 term)
Donald R. Hasselberg 1964–1967 (2 terms)
John A. Thomasberg 1968–1969 (1 term)
James M. King 1970–1973 (2 terms)
Robert M. Benedict 1974–1977 (2 terms, including one partial)resigned January 3, 1977
James H. Lindau 1977–1987 (6 terms, including one partial)appointed on January 10, 1977 elected in November 1977
Kurt Laughinghouse 1988–1989 (1 term)
Neil W. Peterson 1990–1995 (3 terms, including one partial) resigned mid-term on January 3, 1995 to join Metropolitan Council
Coral Houle 1995–1999 (2 terms, including one partial) appointed January 3, 1995 to replace Peterson – was elected in own right in November 1995
Gene Winstead 2000–present (4 terms through 2015, elected to fifth term through January 1, 2020)
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