Earle Brown owned the farm that later became the Village of Brooklyn Center in 1911. He also served two terms as the sheriff of Hennepin County.
The city council of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, has passed a resolution to rename the city-owned convention and event center, which was previously named for an early resident who was known for his racist ideologies.
The Earle Brown Heritage Center is now the Heritage Center of Brooklyn Center, the today!
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