Police from across U.S. recruiting officers in Twin Cities

Police departments from around the country are in the Twin Cities this week to recruit police officers as departments continue to face staffing issues. Hennepin Technical College recently began offering a two-year law enforcement program, where people can earn a law enforcement degree. Fifty different departments met with potential recruits at the college on Wednesday, Oct. 12.

Prairie Care expanding inpatient psychiatric hospital in Brooklyn Park

Prairie Care is expanding its inpatient psychiatric hospital in Brooklyn Park, marking the largest increase in psychiatric beds for youth in Minnesota in decades. The expansion will make room for 30 more beds, bringing the total to 100. The hospital says it will help an additional 1,200 children a year.

Car crashes into planned emergency vet

A building bought to provide emergency veterinarian services in Brooklyn Park had a car drive into it – leaving a large hole, and delaying its opening. But the setback won’t dampen the new owners spirits.