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Mayor Jeff Lunde – Development, diversity, and our national reputation

Dec 14th, 2020 44m 16s

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 30th, 2020 38m 2s

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 16th, 2020 44m 30s

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 re

Kable Reid – Kids, COVID, and community

Nov 2nd, 2020 44m 28s

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 19th, 2020 44m 44s

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 5th, 2020 31m 53s

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 25th, 2020 36m 46s

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 24th, 2020 44m 53s

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 23rd, 2020 42m 6s

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 22nd, 2020 38m 28s

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 18th, 2020 42m 21s

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 challen

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