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.
Students run from football game in Brooklyn Park after false scare
An outburst at a high school football game in Brooklyn Park caused a scare on Friday night.
One killed in Brooklyn Park, two in custody
A man is dead, and two people are in custody following a shooting in Brooklyn Park Wednesday night.
Man sentenced to life in prison after beating girlfriend to death
A 44-year-old man has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of his girlfriend, 36-year-old Lacy Jo Krube, in February 2021.
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.
20 Kia and Hyundai vehicles stolen from Brooklyn Park, police warn drivers
Brooklyn Park police have issued a warning to drivers, as they see growing car thefts targeting Kia and Hyundai drivers, following a larger trend.
Alleged theft at Target leads to brief chase, five juveniles apprehended
An alleged theft at a Target in Brooklyn Park led to a chase that ultimately resulted in five juveniles taken into custody on Tuesday. Two were released to their parents, and three were transported to the Hennepin County Supervision Center.
Child abuse charges: 2-year-old girl had broken bones, cigarette burns on body
Two people face felony charges after a 2-year-old girl was left with cigarette burns, multiple broken bones, and unable to move her legs from alleged abuse.
Brooklyn Park neighbors want action on growing colony of stray cats
The cat colony has recently exploded in size to more than 200 animals that come out at night and take over the block.
Brooklyn Park neighbors want action on growing colony of stray cats
In Brooklyn Park, a colony of feral cats has quickly grown in size and made itself at home in a quiet neighborhood. Things are now so bad that Brooklyn Park Police are asking homeowners to call them if they notice where the cats are congregating.
RAW: Gov. Walz welcomes Brooklyn Park students back to school
Gov. Tim Walz visited Zanewood Elementary School in Brooklyn Park on Tuesday to welcome students back at the start of the new school year.
Police: Man climbed onto neighbor's roof to escape hostage situation in Brooklyn Park
A man was able to escape a hostage situation by climbing onto a neighbor's home in Brooklyn Park early Wednesday morning, police report.
Car crashes into building, shortly after new owners finalize purchase
A local veterinarian is cleaning up after a car crashed into their recently purchased new location in Brooklyn Park.
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.
Brooklyn Park shooting: 40 shell casings found after shooting injured teen
Brooklyn Park Police are searching for a juvenile suspect after a shooting left a 17-year-old boy injured.
Brooklyn Park apartment shooting leaves casings in hallway: police
Calls for shots fired in a Brooklyn Park apartment building led police to spent shell casings and damage to the hallway walls late Monday.
Hmong language and learning camp underway in Brooklyn Park
The i-Strive Hmong Summer Camp in Brooklyn Park is underway as 250 students learn about the Hmong culture and language.
Brooklyn Park security guard shoots, kills man attempting to stab woman
A 62-year-old man attempting to stab a woman was shot and killed by a security guard outside a Brooklyn Park apartment complex, according to police.
BCA investigating officer-involved shooting in Brooklyn Park
The Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is investigating a shooting after a Brooklyn Park police officer exchanged gunfire with a man in a residential neighborhood.
Huntington Place apartment residents fed up with conditions, hope for action
Many people living inside of Brooklyn Park’s Huntington Place Apartments are desperate for a new place to call home, saying bedbugs, roaches, mice and mold have overtaken their current one.