Community Stories

Gathering Indoors this Holiday Season

Update (11/20/2020): Social gatherings are now prohibited for four weeks beginning November 20 at 11:59 p.m. per executive order 20-99. On November 10, Governor Tim Walz signed a new Executive Order adding limitations to indoor gatherings. Good ventilation is important for reducing the spread of COVID-19. This means that gathering indoors is...
Attend the Community Forum on Race

Join with community members at the 7th Annual Community Forum on Race on Wednesday, November 18 at 6:30pm. The racial healing circle model involves both one-on-one and small group conversations. Circles begin with an introductory exercise and are followed by a deep discussion in pairs in which participants share stories in response to the...
New City Council Members

In November, Brooklyn Park voted to re-elect Lisa Jacobson to the East District and Susan Pha to the West District. Boyd Morson is newly elected to the Central District. Morson replaces Mark Mata who decided to not seek re-election. Get to know them! Lisa Jacobson, East District What made you...
2020 General Election Local Races

Residents across the city have cast their votes in what has been a unique election season. Stay in the loop on races in your local community during the general election with regular updates as information is made available. Last updated on November 9 at 9:30 a.m. Make sure you have...
Planting trees across the city provide benefits for generations to come

Trees around the city are dropping their leaves, and covered in snow, as fall gets into full swing. Over the past few months many new trees have been sprouting up across the city. 240 new saplings were planted this year and will add to the growing canopy for years to...
Saliva Testing: Five Things to Know Before You Go

The first metro area COVID-19 saliva testing site is open in Brooklyn Park at 8085 Brooklyn Boulevard in the Starlite Center. The site will be open seven days a week and tests are free for any Minnesotan who wants to take one. Here are five things you need to know...
A Cookbook for the Community — all about potatoes!

Once upon a time... in Brooklyn Park, there were potato farms—everywhere. In 1914, this area was the largest potato shipping point in the United States. The big red barn you see on 85th Avenue (the Tessman's) was one of the farms that made Brooklyn Park famous as the largest supplier...
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Brooklyn Park’s Human Rights Commission (HRC) is shining a light and raising awareness about Domestic Violence. The HRC and the city declare October Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Brooklyn Park Police Department have a Domestic Violence Prevention Coordinator who helps residents who are Domestic Violence victims. Shellie Enright helps with any...
Brooklyn Park has a new podcast!

Today, Brooklyn Park is launching a new podcast called “We are Brooklyn Park” hosted by City Manager Jay Stroebel. Guests include residents, employees, business owners and other community leaders in Brooklyn Park.  One new episode will be released every day this week. The regular schedule will be every other Monday until December with a second...
National Good Neighbor Day

In honor of National Good Neighbor Day on September 28, join your neighbors and help clean up around Brooklyn Park from September 24 through 28. Sign up here > Disposable gloves and trash bags will be provided, while supplies last. Pick up your supplies from the Brooklyn Park Community Engagement...