Tragedy in Hopkins Leaves Community Heartbroken | Minneapolis News

Minneapolis News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 18, 2026 · 1m

Three lives were shattered in a heartbreaking tragedy in Hopkins, Minnesota — seven-year-old Evie Brown, her mother Kristen Brown, and 78-year-old Alice Brown, found dead in a home daycare where other children were present. Authorities suspect Kristen’s husband, Nathan Brown, killed his wife and daughter before taking his own life; Alice, who lived with Nathan, was stabbed earlier that day. The community is in mourning, remembering Evie as bright and joyful, Kristen as a devoted caregiver, and Alice as a gentle soul who loved gardening and volunteering. In a powerful display of unity…