The Wood teen center in Brooklyn Park opens, offering youth new opportunities for growth, creativity and connection.
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Registration Open for 2025 Health on the Go! Community Health Hub
Community organizations, local businesses, and service providers are encouraged to register for the 2025 Health on the Go Community Health Hub. The event takes place Saturday, December 13, at North Hennepin Community College and offers families one accessible space to connect with wellness, housing, financial, and health resources.
Posted inBusiness
New Habitat ReStore opens in Brooklyn Park
A new Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity ReStore has officially opened its doors in Brooklyn Park, offering affordable home improvement items, including donated, new, and gently used home goods. This marks the third ReStore in the Twin Cities and the first in the northwest metro area. Beyond budget-friendly furniture and appliances, proceeds from ReStore sales […]
Posted inLocal & State
Northsiders decry Blue-Line disruption, displacement
Northside leaders demand $10M in anti-displacement funds as the Blue Line Extension threatens homes, businesses, and community stability.
Posted inCommunity Voices
MN’s racial disparities best addressed through financial stability, home ownership
CAPI USA, a nonprofit organization in Brooklyn Center, is working to address racial disparities in homeownership in Minnesota by providing financial counseling, homeownership education, and advocating for policies and initiatives that promote equitable access to homeownership.
Posted inBlack History
Black History Month Dinner: A Night of Culture, Community, and Celebration
The Black History Month Dinner hosted by the Legacy Coordination Network will celebrate the African Diaspora’s culture, traditions, and resilience, featuring performances, keynote speakers, and a community impact session.
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Winterfest in Brooklyn Park: Embracing the Joy of Winter
Central Park in Brooklyn Park is hosting Winterfest on February 1, 2025, a free community event featuring activities such as ice skating, snowshoeing, snow art, and a DJ dance party.
Posted inYouth
Brooklyn Park’s youth to benefit from $100K teen center donation
The Minnesota CHILL Foundation and the Thielen Foundation have donated $100,000 to Brooklyn Park to develop a new Teen Center, which is expected to open in late 2025, thanks to the advocacy of Cindy Hill.
Posted inLocal & State
Reimagining policing – How Brooklyn Park is paving the way
The Brooklyn Park Police Department has implemented several initiatives aimed at improving interactions between police and community members, including an Alternative Response Team, increased mental health support for officers, a focus on building relationships with residents, and a youth violence intervention initiative.
Posted inHigh School Basketball
Maple Grove Crushes Park Center in a Statement Victory
Maple Grove defeated Park Center 78-36 in their December 2024 rematch, avenging their earlier loss and improving their record to 1-2, while Park Center fell to 1-3 with their second consecutive loss.
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Brooklyn Park Mayor Hollies Winston addresses recent controversy and outlines city’s vision
Mayor Hollies Winston of Brooklyn Park defended the recent censure of Councilman Boyd Morson.
Posted inOpinion
Brooklyn Park Council Member Boyd Morson: ‘Censuring me won’t make me go away’
Brooklyn Park City Council member Boyd Morson responds to being censured in this op-ed.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Route to nowhere? Plans call for the Blue Line to end in northern Brooklyn Park, except there’s nothing there
The Blue Line extension would take riders from downtown Minneapolis to the middle of nowhere.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Shining the light on Black businesses during Black Business Month
In town during the congressional break, Phillips was touring his district.
Posted inFeatured, Local & State, News
Brooklyn Park mayor-elect wants to bridge differences
Hollies Winston is the first-ever Black mayor of Brooklyn Park.
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VIDEO: Hollies Winston makes history in Brooklyn Park
Hollies Winston triumphed on election night to become Brooklyn Park’s first African American mayor.
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PHOTOS: Unrest, protests erupt following fatal police shooting of Black man in Brooklyn Center
Protests and civil unrest erupted following the Brooklyn Center police killing of 20-year-old Daunte Wright, who was shot by police Sunday afternoon after a traffic stop.