On Wednesday, March 3, 47 attendees participated in the Cities United Cohort Project Community Conversation with the Department of Public Safety (DPS). The community conversations addressed DPS’ plan and preparation ahead of the Derek Chauvin Trial. Panelists included: Nicole Archbold, DPS Community Affairs Director Department of Public Safety Commissioner John Harrington ...
Community Stories
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2021 Spring Load Restrictions
The Minnesota Department of Transportation will be initiating spring load restrictions in the Metro Zone on March 4, 2021. As in the past, the spring load restrictions within Brooklyn Park on city roadways will run concurrent to the MNDOT restrictions and the following postings are appropriate: Louisiana Avenue (62nd Avenue... -
CEAP March Food Drive
During the month of March, Brooklyn Park will be supporting CEAP, our local food shelf and community safety net. CEAP is a nonprofit organization that provided 1.5 million pounds of food to thousands of our neighbors over the last year! We will be hosting a food drive from March... -
United Community: Black History Month Activism, Resources and Activities
Brooklyn Park is one of the most culturally rich areas in the Midwest with more than one-fifth of its residents having been born in other countries. The unexpected cultural richness is what makes Brooklyn Park a vibrant city. One of our Brooklyn Park 2025 goals is United Community. Through this goal, we... -
Brooklyn Park receives Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting
The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to city of Brooklyn Park for its comprehensive annual financial report (CAFR) for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019. An impartial panel judges stated the report... -
Edinburgh USA receives national exposure
Edinburgh USA was featured in the February edition of National Recreation & Parks Association magazine. "When the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic hit, Brooklyn Park suffered budget constraints like many other communities, especially in maintenance. Fortunately, the city was able to rise to the occasion and turn what could have been a... -
Brooklyn Park recognized by Minnesota GreenStep
The Brooklyn Park City Council announced today that the city is being recognized for saving approximately $50,000 in annual energy costs. Last night, the city received a Minnesota GreenStep for joining the program as a Step 1 city. Brooklyn Park has issued loans and rebates to residents for making energy efficient updates and appliance purchases. Also, the city... -
Are You Interested in Running for the Office of Mayor?
The city of Brooklyn Park is holding a special election for the Office of Mayor in 2021. Affidavits of candidacy and nominating petitions will be accepted by the City Clerk at Brooklyn Park City Hall, 5200 85th Avenue North, from 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 2, 2021, to 5:00 p.m.... -
Public Hearing for Fridley Lift Station
Metropolitan Council Environmental Services (MCES), operator of the metro-area wastewater collection and treatment system, plans to replace the existing lift station in Brooklyn Park with a new facility in Fridley. The new facility will preserve wastewater system assets, improve system reliability, and accommodate community growth. You will have the opportunity... -
An abundance of kindness from our community!
The city has been met with an abundance of kindness from our community during the current food drive for CEAP! 2020 has been a demanding year for residents in our community, many of which suddenly needed extra support from community organizations and non-profits. CEAP is one of many resources that...