PHOTOS: What Was the Best Looking Car on the Road Saturday?

Hopkins cruisers brought a splash of color to Mainstreet during their reunion cruise this weekend.

What’s the Going Rate For House Painting?

How much does it cost to paint your house? Patch wants to uncover the true going rate for goods and services in town, so you'll know how much to pay for what you need. Help us out by replying in the comments. Part of our Smart Spending series.

Are Men or Women Gaining Weight in Hopkins?

Obesity is responsible for over 300,000 US deaths annually. Find out how fat our county is.

What are the signature shows of your generation?

Learn More About the Brewery Coming to Hopkins

Also this week: Big sounds coming to Downtown Park and staying safe at your home computer.

PHOTOS: What Was Your Favorite Grande Day Parade Float?

There was something for everyone in the annual Raspberry Festival tradition.

Hopkins High School Band Entertains Parade Crowd

Academy of Russian Ballet Fall Registration 2013

Pet Neglect, Wooden Bear and Eagle Award: Pick of Our Patches

This week’s selections include a Whole Foods opening, 103 new homes and a green light for a taproom.

Bike Found 25 Years Later, $41K to Fight Malaria and Edina’s Wooden Bear

Good news from the past week from our Patch sites in Hennepin County, Fridley, Mendota Heights, Shakopee and St. Michael.

Residents Claim Spots For Prime Raspberry Parade Watching

Hopkins Cruisers Return to Mainstreet

Hopkins Named No. 2 Suburb in Twin Cities

Voters from across the metro selected the community as one of the best.

Blogs and Boards: Nearby Kids Fair, Transit Planning, Volunteers Needed

Mark your calendars for an upcoming kids fair. Check out what one reader thinks downtown Hopkins should become. If you're bi-lingual, consider volunteering.

Everything Raspberry!: Catch All of Patch's Raspberry Festival Coverage

Did you check out all these stories?

Raspberry Festival Crowns 2013-14 Queen and Princesses

Queen Elijah Carter and Princesses Taylor Wind and Mariah Peterson were selected for the 2013-14 Raspberry Festival Royal Family.

noteboom Violin and Viola Studio in Minnetonka!

Zambia Charity "Tiny Tim" Gets Top Billing at Hopkins Center for the Arts

Dr. Tim Meade heads a group helping treat Zambian children infected with HIV/AIDS.

Road Construction in the Twin Cities This Week

What roads should you avoid? Here’s the breakdown of detours, repaving and bridge projects by Twin Cities region.

Minnesota Magicians 2013-2014 Schedule Released!

Community Update

Junior Royalty Crowned at Wednesday Coronation

The new 2013-14 Raspberry Royalty had some cute answers during the ceremony.

This Golden Raspberry Isn’t ‘Trash’

Hopkins resident Joey Prusak found the Raspberry Festival’s hidden medallion Thursday morning.

Kids, Cops and Firefighters Fair

Golden Raspberry Clue: Thursday

Find the medallion, win a prize.

Firefighter, Great-Grandmother Chosen as 2013-14 Raspberry Senior Ambassadors

Douglas Dyrland is the new senior king. Theresa Sydness is the new senior queen.

How Are You Beating the Heat?

Property Tax Assistance

Ergonomics and My Computer

Businesses, Post Your Job Openings on Patch. It's Free.

Your announcement goes automatically on the front page and into our daily newsletter.

When Neighbors Share Lawn Mowers

From lawn mowers to chainsaws, Patch neighbors are splitting the cost of big ticket items to save money. Believe it or not, it's also helping their friendships.

Golden Raspberry Clue: Wednesday

Find the medallion, win a prize.

Allina Health Hospice needs Bi-Lingual Hmong and Latino Volunteers!

Heat Advisory Issued for Hopkins Through Thursday Night

The National Weather Service says daytime highs will be in the low to mid 90s and nighttime lows will remain in the 70s through Thursday.

What's The Big Deal About Raspberries?

Raspberries aren't a big industry anymore, but they were critical in Hopkins' early years.

Golden Raspberry Clue: Tuesday

Find the medallion, win a prize.

New App Makes Photos Smurfier (Sponsored)

Add the Smurfs to your family photographs and make your world a little Smurfier. Sponsored by “The Smurfs 2.”

Children March In Raspberry Festival Kiddie Parade

The children dressed up in costumes to win trophies for best costume then pedaled, walked or rode down Mainstreet.

CRAFT FAIR

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