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🌱 Patch AM: How did Hopkins’ high school stack up in Minnesota’s latest rankings?

And check out Scandinavian Landmarks of Minnesota - Sons of Norway Lodge Gathering on the Hopkins Patch calendar

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Morning Hopkins! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

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In today's newsletter:

  • How did Hopkins' high school stack up in Minnesota's latest rankings?

Today's riddle: What is the 1 way to guarantee winning a small fortune at the casino? 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Very warm with clouds and sun, with a high of 89 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: A t-storm around in the a.m., temps: high: 83, low: 66.
  • Thursday: A t-storm around in the a.m., with a high of 84 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Best high schools in Minnesota (fox21online.com) — Families in Hopkins will be interested to know that a Hopkins high school appears on a new statewide list of Minnesota's best high schools, based on academics, activities, and school culture. The rankings, compiled using Niche data, compare enrollment sizes, student-teacher ratios, and overall grades for top schools across the state, including nearby districts like Minnetonka, Eden Prairie, and Wayzata.
   


📸 Around Hopkins

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Hopkins

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    Tuesday September 1
  • Scandinavian Landmarks of Minnesota - Sons of Norway Lodge Gathering
    Sons of Norway MN
    7:00 pm
  • Wednesday September 2
  • Bus Safety Training
    Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School 11111 Bren Rd W, Minnetonka, MN 55343, USA
    8:00 am
  • 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 September 3
  • Ridgedale Library First Thursday Book Club
    Ridgedale Library 12601 Ridgedale Drive, Minnetonka, MN 55305
    6:30 pm
  • Saturday September 5
  • Saturday Family Storytime
    Ridgedale Library 12601 Ridgedale Drive, Minnetonka, MN 55305
    10:00 am
  • Tuesday September 8
  • Evening Family Storytime
    Ridgedale Library 12601 Ridgedale Drive, Minnetonka, MN 55305
    6:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Tuesday September 1
  • Virtual Coffee Club
    MnCAN Group Virtual Via Zoom
    8:00 am
  • Open Skate
    Edina, MN Calendar, 7501 Ikola Way, Edina
    11:30 am
  • New Family Playdate
    Creek Valley Elementary School 6401 Gleason Road, Edina, MN 55439
    5:00 pm
  • City Council Work Session
    Edina City Meetings -
    5:30 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.


💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Evereve, Inc. posted a job opening for Inventory Specialist Warehouse Part Time - Seasonal in Minnetonka. Apply here.
  • Target Corporation posted a job opening for 4am Inbound (Stocking) (T0220) in Eden Prairie. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hopkins here.

🗞 Nearby News

Minnetonka

  • Sr. AI/ML Engineer _ Minnetonka, MN (Day1 Onsite) _ 12+ Years Experience - StarTechs Inc. - Minnetonka, MN, US (dice.com)
  • Test expectations: How many Hennepin County students failed to meet the mathematics MCA expectations in 2024-25 school year? (northhennepinnews.com)
  • The Twin Cities Suburb Guide: Which Minneapolis-St. Paul Community Fits Your Life? - The Rocky Mountain Collegian (collegian.com)

Edina

  • Local Trainers' Go-To Performance Tools (mspmag.com)
  • New Edina ice rink delayed after crews find frozen soil beneath arena (bringmethenews.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: By starting with a large fortune. (Thank you Kourtney Z. for sending it in!)
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