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Former Eagan parks director Ken Brahe remembered after sudden death

5690690 · February 24, 2025
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City staff announced the sudden death of Ken Brahe, Eagan’s former parks director, and commissioners offered condolences; staff said Brahe was a long‑time contributor to the city’s park system and that family arrangements were not yet available.

City staff told the Parks and Recreation Commission on Feb. 24 that Ken Brahe, who served as Eagan’s parks director from 2000 through 2005, died suddenly last week.

A staff member described Brahe as “the foundation of what our park system is,” and said he led work the department now takes for granted. City staff said the family had not yet issued funeral arrangements and that the department would share details when they were available.

Commissioners offered condolences and recalled his contributions during round‑table remarks. Staff asked commissioners to hold further comment until the family’s arrangements were announced.