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 city has a large Liberian population and has an active sister city exchange program with Kakata, Liberia. The city’s recent decommissioned playground equipment...
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“Many Voices One Message” from Governor Dean Phillips
Today, Rep. Dean Phillips released an uplifting mobile video featuring a bipartisan group of Minnesota elected officials, celebrities, and citizens. In the “Many Voices One Message” video, familiar faces unite around a message of hope and gratitude, and urge Minnesotans to stay home and stick together as uncertainty around next... -
COVID-19 Talks: Superintendent of Osseo Area Schools and Mayor Jeff Lunde
Superintendent Cory McIntyre of Osseo Area Schools (ISD 279) and Mayor Jeff Lunde discuss the response of local schools to COVID-19. Check out Dean Phillips' website at phillips.house.gov > Remember to visit the COVID-19 Resources webpage for continued updates or sign up for email and text alerts by clicking the button... -
Severe Weather Awareness Week
April 4-8, 2022 Are you ready for severe weather? Each year, Minnesota's Homeland Security and Emergency Management collaborates with the National Weather Service to promote Severe Weather Awareness Week. The week is designed to educate everyone about the seasonal threats from severe weather and how to avoid them. It's also... -
Spring Cleaning: Recycling tips and Resources
Many Brooklyn Park residents are using their time during Governor Walz’s “Stay at Home” order to clean up both in and outside their homes. Here are a few helpful recycling and disposal resources: If you need a larger or second recycling cart, email your address to BPOM@brooklynpark.org There’s no additional charge. If... -
Brooklyn Park offers free classes in partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association of Minnesota
As part of our ongoing efforts to become an age-friendly community, Brooklyn Park is proud to partner with the Alzheimer’s Association of Minnesota to offer a variety of free classes to family caregivers, those living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias, professionals and the general public. Classes are free, but we... -
Hennepin Technical College Earns Three Readers’ Choice Awards in 2020
Hennepin Technical College (HTC) is celebrating three new Readers’ Choice awards from Sun Newspapers! “Best Technical College and Vocational School” voted by readers in Brooklyn Center, Edina, Golden Valley and Richfield “Best Technical College” voted by readers in Brooklyn Park, Crystal, Excelsior, Hopkins, Plymouth, St. Louis Park, and Robbinsdale “Best... -
Bottineau Community Survey
As cities and communities continue to prepare for the opportunities of the planned METRO Blue Line Extension (Bottineau LRT), Hennepin County Bottineau Community Works partners want to hear about your community and economic development priorities moving forward. Share your priorities for the future! The cities of Brooklyn Park, Crystal, Golden... -
MN Hockey Essay Finalist
12-year-old Fayed Husain is a hockey player for the North Metro Youth Hockey Association. He has been a member for 6 years. Fayed recently became a finalist for the Minnesota Wild’s essay contest. In his essay Fayed praised the association for their commitment to youth by teaching them the lifelong... -
Brooklyn Park Police and Recreation and Parks double down on commitment to youth and the outdoors
The Brooklyn Park Police Department, in partnership with the Recreation and Parks and Operations and Maintenance Departments, will install an aerator in Sunfish Pond as part of their ongoing commitment to connect with at-risk youth through outdoor activities such as fishing. For more than a decade the Brooklyn Park Police...