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Brooklyn Park censures second councilmember
The Brooklyn Park City Council has censured a second councilmember. Councilmember Maria Tran will be barred from certain councilmember activities following an investigation that concluded Tran exhibited hostile behavior in the treatment of an employee. The City Council voted June 10 to censure Tran, alleging that she created “an intimidating, hostile, and offensive work environment in violation of the Code of Conduct for Elected Officials and the City’s Respectful Workplace Policy.” ...
Osseo Schools to provide free meals this summer
Osseo Area Schools will provide free meals to children through the federally funded Summer Food Service Program from Monday, June 10 through Aug. 1. Any child 18 years of age or younger may participate. Meals will be provided during the allotted time frames and must be eaten on-site. This year, there will be six school sites in Brooklyn Park and Maple Grove offering meals on certain days and mealtimes. Additionally, the district will host 24 meal sites via its partnership with the Brooklyn Park and Brooklyn Center Rec on the Go program. Meals are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. Meals must be eaten on-site. Sites include apartment buildings and parks. Find a complete schedule, list of sites, mealtimes and site-specific contact information at district279.org.
Brooklyn Park Mayor Hollies Winston addresses recent controversy and outlines city’s vision
Mayor Hollies Winston of Brooklyn Park sat with MSR editor Al Brown for a wide-ranging interview. The conversation touched on a recent controversy involving Councilman Boyd Morson, the city’s commitment to affordable housing, and plans for the future. The interview began with a discussion of Morson’s recent censure, which...
Teen injured after vehicle rolls on 169
NICOLLET COUNTY, Minn. (KEYC) - A teenage boy was injured after his SUV went off the road and rolled around 11:30 p.m. on Tuesday, according to the Minnesota State Patrol. 16-year-old Landyn Daniel Bullerman of Mankato was heading south on Highway 169 when his 2006 Jeep Commander left the road and rolled near Old Minnesota Avenue in Traverse Township.
Minneapolis police officer killed while responding to a shooting call is remembered as a hero
A Minneapolis police officer who was killed by a man he was trying to help at the site of a shooting was memorialized Tuesday as a hero who exemplified the type of public servant the city’s police force has been trying to recruit amid years of tumult. MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A Minneapolis police officer who was killed by a man he was trying to help at the site of a shooting was memorialized Tuesday as a hero who exemplified the type of public servant the city’s police force has been trying to recruit amid years of tumult. Minneapolis Mayor...
Motorcyclist crashes, dies in Robbinsdale
A speeding motorcyclist died last week at a Robbinsdale intersection. On June 7, a Crystal police officer observed a motorcyclist traveling at a high rate of speed eastbound on 42nd Avenue North near Winnetka Avenue. The officer initiated a traffic stop and the motorcycle fled from the officer at a high rate of speed eastbound. After less than two minutes, the officer lost sight of the motorcycle and discontinued the pursuit. ...
Brooklyn Park PD Apprehends Suspected Shooter After Strategic Vehicle Disabling Maneuver
In a recent police pursuit, Brooklyn Park PD officers successfully apprehended a suspect from a prior shooting incident. According to a report, a detective within the Brooklyn Park Police Department identified the suspect while on patrol, who was a passenger in a vehicle. Upon spotting the individual in question, the...
Swim Possible teaching water safety to kids living with autism
MINNEAPOLIS — Experts are hosting a water safety event on Tuesday geared towards children who are on the autism spectrum.It's a crucial session following the death of 4-year-old Waeys Mohamed, a nonverbal child with autism who went missing on Sunday. Hours of searching ended in tragedy on Monday when his body was found in Minnehaha Creek, just 500 yards from his Hopkins home.According to the American Red Cross, children with autism are 160 times more likely to experience non-fatal and fatal drowning than their peersDavid Greenwood's son Zachary was diagnosed at the age of 2. "As a parent, I can't imagine...
Blaine Police Department Seeks New Recruits to Join Minnesota’s Finest by June 28 Deadline
Looking to serve your community while wearing the blue? The Blaine Police Department is currently on the lookout for individuals to join their ranks. With a focus on public service and a promise of a significant impact on the local community, the department has put out the call for motivated candidates possessing a knack for problem-solving and superior communication skills.
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