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It’s Friday, Brooklyn Park! Let’s finish this week strong.
In today’s can’t-miss-weekend-plans edition: Angela Conley’s birth justice push, Coborn’s grand opening, and Dobe-O-Rama + a stacked lineup of events this weekend.
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📰 In the news
Policy action with personal impact: Hennepin County Commissioner Angela Conley is driving health and housing equity, from a Heart Health Initiative investing millions to a $10 million Birth Justice Collaborative, reaching Brooklyn Park families — read the full story.
Neighborhood eats and essentials: Coborn’s opens its newest Twin Cities grocery store in Plymouth today, anchoring The Boulevard at I-494 and Bass Lake Road, with bakery favorites and The Global Table by David Fhima — get all the opening details.
Major moves in senior housing: Three senior living properties in Rosemount, Bloomington and St. Paul sold for $65.1 million. Welltower bought the $24 million Bloomington site, and previously bought Willows Bend in Fridley for $39.5 million — get details on each sale.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
Highlights this week:
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💎 Local business spotlight
Clay day, anyone? Whether you’re sketching out new mugs or salvaging a tricky firing, Minnesota Clay in Brooklyn Park keeps studios humming with clay bodies, glazes, tools, kilns, and wheels. It’s close to home, so you can skip the wait and keep your momentum going.
Backyard upgrade, solved: Citadel Deck Co.in Brooklyn Park designs and builds custom residential decks, guiding you from consultation through construction. Start in spring, enjoy by summer. If you’ve been eyeing more hangout space, this crew keeps projects moving and decks looking sharp.
Bring extra napkins: Cajun Deli turns weeknights into mini-feasts with saucy, customizable seafood boils by spice and sauce. Round up friends and a pile of napkins… the garlicky house mix is wildly addictive. Sink into Brooklyn Park comfort, no Gulf flight necessary.
These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.
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🫶 We got your back
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Six figures you can’t spend: Most homeowners over 50 have spent years dutifully paying their mortgage, assuming the only time it’ll pay off is when they sell. I thought the same thing until I discovered you can tap into the equity you’ve earned whenever you want (without leaving your home). Overdue for a new roof? Want to build your dream bathroom? There are two ways to turn equity into usable cash →
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📆 Around town this weekend
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
📖 Preschool Storytime @ Saint Paul Public Library – Merriam Park | Friday (3/13) at 10:30 AM – Bring your tiny human to the library for Preschool Storytime, for ages 3 to 5, where you’ll read, sing, and play together, then trade knowing smiles with other grownups. It builds book love, burns a little energy, and counts as socializing.
🍿 Family Movie Night @ Cross Winds United Methodist Church (Maple Grove) | Friday (3/13) at 6:30 PM – Skip the dishes and watch a movie with the neighborhood. Dinner is provided, snacks and popcorn included, free and open to all ages, so bring the kids, your favorite plus-one, and your comfiest sweater. Expect cozy seats, easy laughs, and zero sticky theater floors.
🎭 Matilda the Musical @ Park Center Activities Entrance | Friday (3/13) at 7:00 PM – Think you’ve outgrown school assemblies? Park Center Senior High is staging Matilda the Musical, a whip-smart, Tim Minchin-fueled romp where Roald Dahl’s tiny bookworm topples tyrants. Expect big voices, clever choreography, proud parents, and that warm, sneaky hit of nostalgia you secretly love.
🌈 Follow the Rainbow to Yellow Brick Road @ Yellow Brick Road Maple Grove | Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 AM – Whether your kid swears leprechauns are real or you’re just scouting a preschool, Yellow Brick Road in Maple Grove is hosting a St. Paddy’s open house. Tour the school, meet the director, build traps, decorate cookies, hit the photo booth, and snag a tuition break.
🏡 Maple Grove Home Show 2026 @ Maple Grove Community Center | Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 AM – Maple Grove’s biggest home show yet is taking over the community center with up to 150 Twin Cities pros, free admission, and one-day-only deals. Compare remodelers, landscapers, and kitchen whisperers, score prize entries, and finally retire that beige-on-beige era we all pretended was fine.
🐕 Dobe-O-Rama @ Stone Mountain Pet Lodge – Xenia | Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 AM – Craving retail therapy that sits, stays, and helps rescue Dobermans? Head to Stone Mountain Pet Lodge for a free, indoor hang with local vendors, complimentary dog photos, nail trims, meet-and-greets with adoptable Dobermans, and goodie bags for the first 50, leashed pups welcome.
☘ 2nd Annual St. Patrick’s Day 5K @ The Lookout Bar and Grill (Maple Grove) | Saturday (3/14) at 10:30 AM – If you’ve been waiting for a sign to earn Guinness, this St. Patrick’s Day 5K at The Lookout in Maple Grove is it. Jog, walk, or jig with neighbors, score a free long sleeve, then reward yourself with a pint, a laugh, and zero guilt.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Brooklyn Park report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 38°F – Low: 24°F – Precip: 4%
Partly sunny. High near 38, with temperatures falling to around 34 in the afternoon. Northwest wind 15 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Later: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. North northeast wind 0 to 10 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 40°F – Low: 28°F – Precip: 26%
A chance of snow after 7am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Southeast wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Later: Snow. Cloudy, with a low around 28. East wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.
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