...with an attitude and a bodybuilder's physique. His election as governor transformed the former wrestler and mayor of Brooklyn Park into a bigger celebrity than he had ever dreamed of being before. His career as a professional celebrity is at...

...Wellstone will have completed 12 years and Ventura eight years in elective office (four as governor and four as mayor of Brooklyn Park). There's not much difference between the two political careers as far as we can see. In politics, of course...

...least former mayor?'' he said in his speech to the Colorado Press Association, referring to his service as mayor of Brooklyn Park, Minn. On his political future, Ventura, who has left the national Reform Party, said he had no immediate...

...Commerce luncheon that his life has seemed to consist of four-year stints, noting his service in the Navy and as mayor of Brooklyn Park. ST. PAUL (AP) -- Gov. Jesse Ventura's trip to China is expected to cost around $192,000, but taxpayers...

...has spent enough time in public service. She pointed out that he served four years in the Navy, four years as mayor of Brooklyn Park, and four years as governor. Perhaps, she said, he should "rest and let someone else be Superman for a while...

...radio talk show host with opinions on everything" to governor of Minnesota. "I didn't run for office (for mayor of Brooklyn Park in 1990) because I wanted to be the boss of everything, but because I got angry with the politicians who controlled...