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In today's newsletter:

• What the latest 325 Blake Road ruling means for Hopkins taxpayers.
• How a Hopkins parish is reshaping the Archdiocese's immigrant welcome.

Also on today's calendar: New Families Night at Legacy Gymnastics! and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Periods of rain, with a high of 65 and low of 61 degrees.
• Wednesday: Humid with showers around, temps: high: 72, low: 52.
• Thursday: Clouds and sun; less humid, with a high of 67 and low of 46 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Courts side with Minnehaha Creek Watershed over Alatus lawsuit claiming unlawful 325 Blake Road purchase agreement termination (hometownsource.com) — A long-delayed redevelopment at 325 Blake Road in Hopkins just took a major turn, with a judge siding against developer Alatus and the city formally ending its partnership with the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District. Hopkins officials, frustrated after 15 years of planning and spending, are weighing possible litigation to recoup taxpayer costs while the watershed explores moving ahead without Alatus or potentially selling the site back to the city.
   

• Archbishop Hebda: Embracing Immigrants and Refugees in Our Archdiocese (news-usa.today) — St. Gabriel Catholic Church in Hopkins is highlighted as one of several parishes where Archbishop Hebda recently celebrated Masses, noting especially strong attendance at a Spanish-language service. His wider message, delivered on the World Day of Migrants and Refugees, urges Catholics to welcome immigrants, listen to families affected by recent enforcement actions, and pray for just, compassionate immigration policies.
   

📸 Around Hopkins

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Hopkins

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★ Featured events ★

Friday October 2
• New Families Night at Legacy Gymnastics! →
  7593 Corporate Way, Eden Prairie
  5:00 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday September 30
• Baby Storytime
  Ridgedale Library, 12601 Ridgedale Drive, Minnetonka
  9:30 am
• Wednesday Drawing Open Studio →
  Art Classroom, 1111 Mainstreet, Hopkins
  1:00 pm
• Drop-in Tech Help
  Ridgedale Library, 12601 Ridgedale Drive, Minnetonka
  4:00 pm
• Ridgedale Library Chess Club
  Ridgedale Library, 12601 Ridgedale Drive, Minnetonka
  4:30 pm
• HHS Powderpuff
  Hopkins Royals Track & Field Stadium , Minnetonka, MN 55305, USA
  6:30 pm
Thursday October 1
• Ridgedale Library First Thursday Book Club
  Ridgedale Library, 12601 Ridgedale Drive, Minnetonka
  6:30 pm
Friday October 2
• Family Storytime
  Ridgedale Library, 12601 Ridgedale Drive, Minnetonka
  10:00 am
• HHS Homecoming Game
  Hopkins High School Stadium
  6:00 pm
• The 70's Magic Sunshine Band live at Mainstreet Bar & Grill →
  Hopkins MN
  8:30 pm
• The 70's Magic Sunshine Band at Mainstreet Bar and Grill →
  Mainstreet Bar and Grill, Hopkins
  8:30 pm
Saturday October 3
• Grow Yourself Inside: Indoor Gardening Academy and Houseplant Sale →
  Eisenhower Community Center, 1001 MN-7, Hopkins
  9:00 am
Monday October 5
• The Secret Garden →
  1111 Mainstreet, Hopkins

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Williams-Sonoma, Inc. posted a job opening for Design Sales Specialist/Home Stylist, Full Time, Minnetonka - Pottery Barn in Minnetonka. Apply here.
• Circle K posted a job opening for Team Member in Eden Prairie. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hopkins here.

🗞 Nearby News

Minnetonka

• Tonka girls soccer team loses in Lake title bid (hometownsource.com)

Edina

• 'It's basically free money:' Edina superintendent breaks down the Permanent School Fund (hometownsource.com)
• Edina police report, Sept. 13-19 (hometownsource.com)

Minneapolis

• WCCO's Ubah Ali Leaves Station To Help Start New Outlet 'The Somali Brief' (patch.com)

Ok Hopkins! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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