Police: Brooklyn Park man orders teens to kill ex's new boyfriend

A 22-year-old man faces murder charges for allegedly ordering two teenagers to break into his ex-girlfriend’s apartment and kill her current boyfriend, as well as her if she got in the way, according to authorities. 

Man charged with arson of Brooklyn Park Salvation Army church

A 33-year-old man faces several felony charges for allegedly breaking into the Brooklyn Park Salvation Army service center and starting a fire that caused extensive damage to the church and destroyed donations ahead of a community coat drive. 

Man arrested after Brooklyn Park Salvation Army service center set on fire, vandalized
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Brooklyn Park police have arrested a man on suspicion of arson after a Salvation Army worship and service center was broken into, vandalized and set on fire Thursday night, the day before a community coat drive.

Surveillance video shows man setting fire to Salvation Army chapel in Brooklyn Park
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Brooklyn Park police have arrested a 33-year-old man on suspicion of arson after a Salvation Army service center was broken into, vandalized and set on fire Thursday night, the day before a community coat drive.

Minnesota secretary of state race plays out with election integrity as key issue
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Brooklyn Park, Simon said he's responded to a nationwide FBI warning about polling place security by reshuffling staff to help cities and counties. But there are no known threats in Minnesota, he said.

Charges: 2 Minnesotans steal catalytic converters in New Jersey

The Toms River Police Department released surveillance video of two men from Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, who allegedly used a box truck to help steal catalytic converters from a New Jersey neighborhood.

Police departments search for new recruits in Minnesota

Recruiting efforts have never been more important for police departments in and out of Minnesota, as staffing shortages have created some big challenges.

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

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
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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
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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.