We Are Brooklyn Park We Are Brooklyn Park
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.