Good morning Hopkins! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
Why Xcel says the Hopkins fatal utility pole had passed inspection
Utility pole falls on Hopkins car, killing one and cutting power
Today's riddle: What did the wall say to the other wall. 🤔 (Answer below!)
Wednesday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 80 and low of 58 degrees.
Thursday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 82, low: 58.
Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 84 and low of 66 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Xcel Energy: Utility pole in Hopkins fatal accident met safety standards (fox9.com) — Xcel Energy says the utility pole that fell on a vehicle in Hopkins Sunday, killing one person on Blake Road North, had recently passed inspection and met safety standards. Hopkins police and fire are still investigating what caused the pole to fall, while Xcel works to restore power to affected customers and conduct its own review.
• 1 killed after utility pole falls on vehicle, sparks fire (local12.com) — A person was killed Sunday night when a utility pole fell onto a vehicle and sparked a fire in Hopkins, prompting a police investigation and power outages for more than 150 Xcel Energy customers. Neighbors reported hearing a loud bang and seeing smoke, while authorities have not yet explained why the pole fell or identified the victim.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Here is the "830 On The Go" for Monday: Remembrances begin one year since the mass shooting at Annunciation, investigation underway in Hopkins after... (X: wccoradio)
Xcel Energy investigating after utility pole crashes down, killing one in Hopkins More:... (X: bringmethenews)
Marsden Services posted a job opening for Part-Time/Office Cleaner/Evenings - Hopkins, MN in Hopkins. Apply here.
Hopkins Public Schools posted a job opening for Nordic Ski Assistant Coach in Hopkins. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hopkins here.
🗞 Nearby News
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I Took the E Line From Southdale to St. Anthony Main and Watched 4 Movies in Less Than 12 Hours (racketmn.com)
U.S. Women Reach 2026 NORCECA Continental Champs Semifinals After Win over Puerto Rico (usavolleyball.org)
Minnesota expert warns against wasting water amid drought: "Our water source is not a bottomless pit" (cbsnews.com)
Eden Prairie
The home team wins as Eden Prairie football returns to The Waters (eplocalnews.org)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Meet me at the corner. (Thank you Earlene M. for sending it in!) Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!