Sister Remembers Hopkins Daycare Mother Killed in Stabbing
The sister of Kristen Brown, a mother and daycare operator who was killed in a stabbing incident at her in-home daycare in Hopkins last week, has spoken out, remembering her sister as a kind and loving peacemaker.

Minneapolis St. Paul, MN, August 17, 2026 — The sister of Kristen Brown, a mother and operator of an in-home daycare in Hopkins, has shared memories of her sibling following a fatal stabbing incident last week. The incident occurred at Brown’s daycare facility.
Kristen Brown, who was a mother and ran a daycare from her home, was killed in a stabbing incident. The event took place at her in-home daycare in Hopkins. Her sister has now spoken publicly about the tragedy, remembering Kristen.
According to her sister, Kristen Brown was known for being a kind and loving individual. She was described as a peacemaker. Further details regarding the circumstances of the stabbing, the identification of any suspects, or the exact date of the incident were not immediately available.
The investigation into the stabbing incident is ongoing. The Hopkins Police Department has not released further information concerning the case at this time. The status of the children who were present at the daycare during the incident, and any support being provided to them and their families, has not been detailed.
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