Spotlight Archives - Brooklyn Park

Police Chief Craig Enevoldsen Announces Retirement

After more than three decades of service, Brooklyn Park Police Chief Craig Enevoldsen has announced his retirement from the Brooklyn Park Police Department, effective June 30, 2022. As chief, Enevoldsen led a team of 52 non-sworn staff and 107 licensed police officers, who serve and protect the community with a focus...
2021 Special Election Candidate Forum

The 2021 Candidate Forum is a great opportunity to learn more about your candidates for mayor. For more information about the candidates and other special election information, visit our elections webpage. This event is sponsored by the North Metro Mayors Association.
Edinburgh USA receives big honor

Recently, Edinburgh USA was voted “2021 Golf Course of the Year” by the Midwest Golf Course Owners Association (MWGCOA), an active Chapter of the National Golf Course Owners Association. “It’s an honor to be recognized by people within the industry,” said Director of Golf Don Berry. “Every course had a...
The Brooklyn Park Farmers Market: A Yearly Tradition

Get ready for a summer of fresh produce, savory baked goods, fresh flowers and new delicious food vendors. It’s time for another summer season tradition – the Brooklyn Park Farmers Market. The weekly event will be held every Wednesday, July 7 to October 13, from 2 to 6:15 p.m. at...
Recreation staff busy training for summer fun!

Summer is the busiest season for Brooklyn Park Recreation and Parks Dept. Recently, they held their annual summer staff training. Staff training week is a time for new and current staff to come together, review and learn new skills that will help staff make the best decisions when working at...
Life Lessons at Brookland Golf Park

When youth signed up to a part of Brookland Golf Park’s Junior League, little did they know they would be learning much more than just the game of golf. That’s because their league director is a motivational speaker and founder of Be the Nice Kid, Bryan Skavnak. Recently, we had...
SEA Echoes Through Rivers

SEA Echoes Through Rivers held a free 2-day live street theatre mini-fest performance the weekend of June 12 and 13 at Plaza Park. 14 stories were written and performed by local Southeast Asian artists. Artist collaborators hoped to create unique street theater performances made up of stories of the Southeast...
The “Skeleton House”

Skeletons aren't just for Halloween anymore! That's exactly what the Dols family of Brooklyn Park believes. Kayt Dols has been setting up elaborate scenes using her skeleton friends on her front porch since last fall. Kayt says they first did a Halloween setup and neighbors loved it. People started driving...
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...
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...