

Brooklyn Park residents are invited to attend the 2026 State of the City address on Tuesday, April 7, where Mayor Hollies Winston will reflect on the past year and outline priorities for the future. The address will be Winston’s fourth and final of his first term, as he seeks reelection in November.
The event will be held at Edinburgh USA, 8700 Edinbrook Crossing, with doors opening at 5:30 p.m. and the program beginning at 6 p.m. The gathering is free and open to the public.
During the address, Winston is expected to highlight key accomplishments, acknowledge ongoing challenges, and share the city’s vision for continued growth and success. Community members will also have the opportunity to connect with one another over light refreshments following the presentation. The refreshments will be provided by NellyUp Mobile Bar Service, according to a news release from the city.
City officials encourage residents of all backgrounds to attend. Language assistance and disability accommodations are available upon request by contacting the city.
The annual State of the City event provides an opportunity for residents in the state’s sixth largest city to stay informed and engaged with local government while looking ahead to the year to come.
About Tom Gitaa, Editor-in-Chief
Born and raised in Kenya's coastal city of Mombasa, Tom is the Founder, Editor-in-Chief and Publisher of Mshale which has been reporting on the news and culture of African immigrants in the United States since 1995. He has a BA in Business from Metro State University and a Public Leadership Credential from Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government. He was the original host of Talking Drum, the signature current affairs show on the African Broadcasting Network (ABN-America), which was available nationwide in the United States via the Dish Network satellite service. On the show, he interviewed Nobel laureates such as 2004 Nobel Peace prize winner, Professor Wangari Maathai, the first woman from Africa to win the peace prize and heads of states. Tom has served and chaired various boards including Global Minnesota (formerly Minnesota International Center), the sixth largest World Affairs Council in the United States. He has previously served as the first Black President of the Board of Directors at Books for Africa. He also serves on the board of the Minnesota Multicultural Media Consortium. He has previously served two terms on the board of the United Nations Association. An avid runner, he retired from running full marathons after turning 50 and now only focuses on training for half marathons.
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