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Brooklyn Park, Minnesota

Located in Hennepin County, Minnesota, Brooklyn Park was established in 1858. Most ethnically diverse city in Minnesota. Large Liberian, Somali, and Hmong communities.
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Founded 1858 | Population 86,000 | Peak 86,000 (2024) | County Hennepin County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Brooklyn Park, Minnesota

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1858Founded: Brooklyn Park was founded as a railroad town in Hennepin County.
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1864Railroad Era: Railroad connections spurred growth and commerce in Brooklyn Park.
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1969Incorporated: Post-war suburban growth.
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2000Most Diverse MN City: Large African and Hmong communities.
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Complete Historical Timeline

1858 Culture
Founded
1864 Transport
Railroad Era
1969 Government
Incorporated
2000 Culture
Most Diverse MN City

Did You Know?

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Most ethnically diverse city in Minnesota.
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Large Liberian, Somali, and Hmong communities.
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6th largest city in Minnesota.
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Brooklyn Park is located in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
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Brooklyn Park was founded in 1858.

Famous People from Brooklyn Park, Minnesota

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Krissy Wendell-Pohl
Ice Hockey Player · Born Sep 12, 1981 · Age 44
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