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Fire Chief T. John Cunningham – Fire service, call volume, and keeping up with the cadets Jun 15, 2021

Brooklyn Park's Fire Chief since 2018, Chief Cunningham has over 22 years of experience in the fire service. Learn more about the Chief and get caught-up on the latest with Brooklyn Park Fire, including call volume, hiring, and our Firefighter Cadets.

Mayor Jeff Lunde – Development, diversity, and our national reputation Dec 14, 2020

Mayor and County Commissioner elect Jeffrey Lunde discusses how he got involved in city politics, how the city has changed over the years and a number of projects that has earned us an excellent national reputation.

Pat Milton – Local papers, graphic design and the history of Brooklyn Park Nov 30, 2020

Meet our resident Graphic Designer! Pat Milton talks about how she ended up publishing a local paper, went back to school and how she ended up in Brooklyn Park in the first place.

Rebecca Gilgen and Tiffany Nyamao – Brooklyn Bridge Alliance, youth voice, and a having a boxing mentality Nov 16, 2020

The Brooklyn Bridg eAlliance For Youth is an incredible organization that provides pathways to safety and well-being for local youth. Rebecca Gilgen and Tiffany Nyamao discuss the importance of young and diverse voices and some strategies to reach them.

Kable Reid – Kids, COVID, and community Nov 02, 2020

Kable Reid gives a day in the life of a Youth Outreach worker, explains how kids react to the pandemic, and reminds us to work together to better our community.

Mike Ramirez – Cricket, Spikeball, and why the Sports Dome is so exciting Oct 19, 2020

What if fun was your job? Recreation Specialist Mike Ramirez discusses the importance of recreation for all ages and delves into some new popular activities as well as some old gems you may want to try.

Devin Montero – Elections, pickleball, and what it takes to be a city clerk Oct 05, 2020

With elections right around the corner, City Clerk Devin Montero is as busy as ever! Learn about what a city clerk does and hear some frequently asked questions around voting in 2020.

Daniela Lorenz – New businesses, financial help, and how bartending may improve your work Sep 25, 2020

Business Development Coordinator Daniela Lorenz talks about what makes Brooklyn Park a special attraction to a variety of business and what we do to help them get started or grow in the community.

Linh Nguyen – COVID-19, big news, and transforming an old KFC Sep 24, 2020

Heard of Mi-Sant yet? Linh Nguyen, owner of the highly popular bahn mi shop, discusses how she ended up in the business and what it’s like being a restaurant owner during the pandemic.

Don Berry – Competitive golf, amazing courses, and playing during the pandemic Sep 23, 2020

Don Berry, pro golfer and manager at Edinburgh USA and Brookland Golf Park, talks about his accomplished career and how the sport has adapted to the pandemic.

Geno Okok – Painting, learning from youth, and why literally everything is art Sep 22, 2020

Geno Okok is the talented local artist behind the Plaza Park mural and so much more. Geno discusses his inspirations, upcoming projects and why his art frequently features youth.

Rolando Garcia – Changing careers, community college, and how not to take an RV trip Sep 18, 2020

Welcome to the first episode of We Are Brooklyn Park, a brand new podcast featuring stories from residents, business-owners and city leaders! Starting a new job across the county is hard, especially now, but Rolando Garcia is up for the challenge. Get to know the new president of North Hennepin Community College and hear why he’s excited for the future of the school.

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