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π± Patch AM: How Hopkins runners stacked up at the Bauman/Rovn cross country invitational
And check out Meeting With Common Cause Minnesota on the Hopkins Patch calendar

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. ☀️
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In today's newsletter:
- How Hopkins runners stacked up at the Bauman/Rovn cross country invitational
Also on today's calendar: Meeting With Common Cause Minnesota and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What has a tail, but no body? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Pleasant with variable clouds, with a high of 72 and low of 53 degrees.
- Wednesday: An afternoon shower or two, temps: high: 70, low: 58.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 74 and low of 60 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Hopkins and EP girls do well in Bauman/Rovn meet (hometownsource.com) — Hopkins High's girls cross country team edged Eden Prairie by two points to claim second place at the Bauman/Rovn Invitational hosted at Gale Woods Farm, with strong runs from several Royals. Hopkins' boys placed sixth, led by sophomore Max Campbell, as 14 schools competed in this key early-season meet followed closely by local runners and families.
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📸 Around Hopkins
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Hopkins
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★ Featured events ★
- Meeting With Common Cause Minnesota →
Gethsemane Lutheran Church, 715 Minnetonka Mills Rd, Hopkins
6:00 pm
Thursday September 17
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Other local events
- 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 - Sensory Friendly Art Club →
Mess Hall Arts, 906 Mainstreet, Hopkins
4:30 pm - Superintendent's Listening & Learning Tour 2026
Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka
6:30 pm - Family Storytime
Ridgedale Library, 12601 Ridgedale Drive, Minnetonka
10:00 am - Opening Reception: Members' Juried Exhibition; John Wells; Homewood Photo Collective. Plus, Studio West Kickoff Celebration. →
Hopkins MN
6:00 pm - C.A.S.T. (Creative, Accepting, Sensory Friendly, Theatre) Winter Theatre Classes →
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9:00 am - Election Know Your Rights Training →
Gethsemane Lutheran Church, 715 Minnetonka Mills Rd, Hopkins
6:30 pm - Raise Your Spiritual IQ! - Inner Guidance Connections →
Hopkins Library, 22 11th Ave N, Hopkins
1:00 pm - New Families Night at Legacy Gymnastics! →
7593 Corporate Way, Eden Prairie
5:00 pm
Wednesday September 16
Thursday September 17
Friday September 18
Saturday September 19
Tuesday September 22
Saturday September 26
Friday October 2
📣 Hopkins Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Taco Bell posted a job opening for Team Member in Hopkins. Apply here.
- Nordstrom, Inc. posted a job opening for Beauty Concierge - Ridgedale in Minnetonka. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hopkins here.
🗞 Nearby News
Minnetonka
- 32 Minnetonka seniors named National Merit Semifinalists (hometownsource.com)
- Stratasys Additive Manufacturing Solutions to Roll Out Across 20+ GM Manufacturing Facilities (lasvegassun.com)
Edina
- Laser Hair Removal in Edina, MN: Skin Rejuvenation Clinic (thehypemagazine.com)
- Wayzata stadium is rocking and Trojans are winning (hometownsource.com)
Golden Valley
- KARE 11 Anchor Returns After Accident (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: Coin (Thank you John W. for sending it in!)
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