We Are Brooklyn Park is a podcast hosted by Brooklyn Park city manager Jay Stroebel.
The podcast features interviews with city employees, business owners, community leaders and more on a variety of topics.
Fire Chief T. John Cunningham – Fire service, call volume, and keeping up with the cadets
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.
14 Dec 2020
Mayor Jeff Lunde – Development, diversity, and our national reputation
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.
30 Nov 2020
Pat Milton – Local papers, graphic design and the history of Brooklyn Park
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.
16 Nov 2020
Rebecca Gilgen and Tiffany Nyamao – Brooklyn Bridge Alliance, youth voice, and a having a boxing mentality
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.
2 Nov 2020
Kable Reid – Kids, COVID, and community
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.
19 Oct 2020
Mike Ramirez – Cricket, Spikeball, and why the Sports Dome is so exciting
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.
5 Oct 2020
Devin Montero – Elections, pickleball, and what it takes to be a city clerk
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.
25 Sept 2020
Daniela Lorenz – New businesses, financial help, and how bartending may improve your work
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.
24 Sept 2020
Linh Nguyen – COVID-19, big news, and transforming an old KFC
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.
23 Sept 2020
Don Berry – Competitive golf, amazing courses, and playing during the pandemic
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.
22 Sept 2020
Geno Okok – Painting, learning from youth, and why literally everything is art
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.
18 Sept 2020
Rolando Garcia – Changing careers, community college, and how not to take an RV trip
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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