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Greetings! We hope our newsletter serves as a resource for staying connected to Hennepin County activities and staying updated on county news and services. Our newsletter comes out the first Friday of each month.
"Have content you'd like added? Contact Emma Weilage at or Richnetta Parker at .
We are always looking for resident feedback on ways to improve Hennepin County's service offerings. If you have an idea, please don't hesitate to reach out. As an elected official, I answer to you.
Rush Creek Trail Improvements
The county is partnering with the City of Brooklyn Park and Three Rivers Park District to make the Rush Creek Regional Trail crossing at Winnetka Avenue safer. The project will include building a grade-separated crossing to improve accessibility and mobility for all trail users.
Key details:
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Location: Winnetka Avenue, Brooklyn Park
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Purpose: Enhance safety and accessibility for trail users
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Funding: Up to $500,000 from County Bonds
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Next Steps: Design, right-of-way acquisition, and construction
Real ID Deadline Approaching
A Real ID or passport will be required for domestic air travel starting May 7, 2025. If you need to renew your license, take a few minutes to compare the standard license and Real ID.
Get Married at Hennepin County Service Centers
Hennepin County Service Centers now offer marriage ceremonies. Get your marriage license and complete your ceremony in one visit to the Service Center.
MinnesotaCare now Available to Residents Regardless of Immigration Status
More Minnesotans now have access to affordable, comprehensive health insurance through the MinnesotaCare program. A new law allows low-income residents to qualify regardless of immigration status.
MinnesotaCare covers a broad range of health care services, like preventive, routine, specialty and emergency care. Most services will cost you nothing out of pocket.
You are eligible for MinnesotaCare if you:
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Lack other health insurance options. If your job offers you health insurance, you may still qualify if the insurance from your job is too expensive for you.
An example of the income limits is $30,120 a year for single person or $62,400 for a family of four. You can apply for MinnesotaCare anytime. There’s no deadline. But the sooner you apply, the sooner your insurance can begin. The earliest your insurance can begin if you are an undocumented person is Jan. 1, 2025.
How to enroll in MinnesotaCare
Insurance is complicated so we encourage people to get one-on-one help applying from a trusted community partner. MNsure-certified navigators can walk you through the entire process. They can also answer your questions. You can find a navigator who speaks your language at .
You can also apply on your own online at mnsure.org. Or fill out a paper application. You can find the paper applications and more information at https://mn.gov/dhs/minnesotacare/.
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Need to do Spring Cleaning?
Spring cleaning may leave you with a pile of stuff to get rid of. Here’s your chance to recycle those items that can be recycled, but can’t go in your
recycling cart.
Drop off your mattresses, electronics, appliances, tires, scrap metal, bikes, batteries and more at Brooklyn Park’s Operations & Maintenance facility,
8300 Noble Ave. N. on Saturday, April 26 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fees may be charged for some items. There will also be free paper shredding.
The Special Materials Drop-Off Day is open to residents of Brooklyn Park, Brooklyn Center, Crystal and New Hope. For more information
including a complete list of what is accepted visit https://www.hrg-recycling.com/ or call 763-493-8006
Microbusiness Loan
The Microbusiness Loan program provides essential financial resources to help small businesses grow and thrive. It offers loans ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 at a low 2% interest rate with reduced underwriting criteria, making it more accessible to business owners who may face challenges securing traditional financing. The loan supports critical business projects while helping owners build their credit and payment history.
Eligible Use of Funds:
- Renovations and facility improvements
- Inventory purchasing and supplies
- Employee wages, benefits, and training
- Marketing, advertising, and branding efforts
- Technology investments (hardware, software, subscriptions)
Application Link: https://laserfiche.brooklynpark.org/Forms/Microbusiness-Loan
Deadline: Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until funds are exhausted.
CareerForce Grand Opening
A big grand opening celebration at CareerForce in Brooklyn Center took place on March 27th with Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, Hennepin County Government, Hired, Avivo, ISD 279 - Osseo Area Schools and other workforce development partners.
CareerForce manages an array of training and career support. At this location, the services will specialize in:
- Dislocated Worker Services, for people laid off from work
- Career exploration and planning services
- Connections to education and training resources
- Job search assistance, including resume revisions, interview prep, and more
Learn more about CareerForce: https://www.careerforcemn.com/brooklyncenter
Your input is needed! Please review and comment on the Blue Line Extension Community Engagement Framework.
We are always looking for ways to most effectively engage communities on this project. The Community Engagement Framework builds on the existing engagement and communications work.
Contact us
Jeffrey Lunde Commissioner, 1st District
612-348-7881
Richnetta Parker
Policy and Communications Aide
612-685-5489
Ingrid Kubisa
Policy Aide
612-386-1155
Emma Weilage
Asst. Policy Aide
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