🌱 Patch AM: Fallen Utility Pole Sparks Fatal Vehicle Fire In Hopkins

Hey there, Hopkins! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Utility pole crash and fire leaves one person dead in Hopkins
• Top national recruit with Hopkins roots draws attention from major programs.

Also on today's calendar: Developing Your Inner Artist Homeschool Class (Interactive Online) and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one strawberry say to the other strawberry? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Clouds and sun with a t-storm, with a high of 86 and low of 64 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Wednesday: Breezy in the morning, temps: high: 78, low: 59.
• Thursday: Sunny and less humid, with a high of 82 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Fallen Utility Pole Sparks Fatal Vehicle Fire In Hopkins (patch.com) — A person was killed in Hopkins after a utility pole fell onto a vehicle on the 300 block of Blake Road North, causing it to catch fire. Hopkins police and firefighters responded Sunday evening, and the incident remains under investigation while authorities work to identify the victim.
   

• Recapping SU's 2027 recruitment efforts under Gerry McNamara (dailyorange.com) — Syracuse basketball's 2027 recruiting roundup includes a notable local connection: forward Ahmed Nur, who grew up in Hopkins and spent three years at Hopkins High School before transferring to an Arizona prep program. Nur, now a top national prospect, is drawing major college interest and could bring some Hopkins pride to a high-profile Division I program.
   

📸 Around Hopkins

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Hopkins

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Wednesday August 26
• Baby Storytime
  Ridgedale Library 12601 Ridgedale Drive, Minnetonka, MN 55305
  9:30 am
• Drop-in Tech Help
  Ridgedale Library 12601 Ridgedale Drive, Minnetonka, MN 55305
  4:00 pm
• Ridgedale Library Chess Club
  Ridgedale Library 12601 Ridgedale Drive, Minnetonka, MN 55305
  4:30 pm
Thursday August 27
• Teen Games and Hangout
  Ridgedale Library 12601 Ridgedale Drive, Minnetonka, MN 55305
  4:00 pm
• HHS Open House
  Hopkins Senior High Hopkins, MN 55305
  4:30 pm
• WMS Open House
  Hopkins West Junior High Hopkins West Middle School, 3830 Baker Rd, Minnetonka, MN 55305, USA
  4:30 pm
• Tanglen Back-to-School Night!
  L.H. Tanglen Elementary L H Tanglen Elementary School, 10901 Hillside Ln W, Minnetonka, MN 55305, USA
  5:00 pm
Friday August 28
• Tech Drop-in Session
  Ridgedale Library 12601 Ridgedale Drive, Minnetonka, MN 55305
  9:00 am
Friday September 18
• Developing Your Inner Artist Homeschool Class (Interactive Online) →
  Art Play Learn Online
  12:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday August 25
• Back-to-School Breakfast for Staff
  Concord Elementary School 5900 Concord Ave South, Edina, MN 55424
  8:00 am
• Virtual Coffee Club
  MnCAN Group Virtual Via Zoom
  8:00 am
• Youth Entertainment Series: Kidpower Music and Live Animal Show →
  Edina, MN Calendar, 7499 France Avenue S, Edina
  10:00 am
• Pokémon Club
  Ridgedale Library 12601 Ridgedale Drive, Minnetonka, MN 55305
  2:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• This young male cat has been coming to my patio door every morning at 7:30 for about a month.
  today was the first time he let me pet him and he's quite vocal. My goal is to get him comfortable with me and hopefully bring him in before the… (Nextdoor Cedar Lake Hills)
• Has anyone seen my cat.
  He got out this morning around 8am. He should have an AirTag with a blue collar. If found please call 6127506090 (Nextdoor Sherwood Forest)

• Opportunity Partners posted a job opening for Production Team Lead in Minnetonka. Apply here.
• ACTIVAR posted a job opening for Press Brake Operator in Eden Prairie. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hopkins here.

🗞 Nearby News

Minnetonka

• Sound Advice: The downside of owning an electric vehicle (post-gazette.com)

Edina

• New coaching staff looks to guide young and ambitious roster (hometownsource.com)

Eden Prairie

• The home team wins as Eden Prairie football returns to The Waters (eplocalnews.org)
• Hooks and Ladders brings young anglers, firefighters to Lake Riley (eplocalnews.org)
• Kraus-Anderson Completes $26.5M Police Department Renovation (constructionowners.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: If you weren't so sweet, we wouldn't be in this jam! (Thank you Patti F. for sending it in!)
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