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🌱 Patch AM: How Hopkins’ upset win over Minnetonka reshaped the Lake Conference race
You won't want to miss C.A.S.T. (Creative, Accepting, Sensory Friendly, Theatre) Winter Theatre Classes on the Hopkins Patch calendar
Hey there, Hopkins! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How Hopkins' upset win over Minnetonka reshaped the Lake Conference race
Also on today's calendar: Raise Your Spiritual IQ! Inner Guidance Connections and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 82 and low of 63 degrees.
- Friday: Windy; a strong p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 83, low: 58.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 74 and low of 53 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Boys Soccer: Two late goals, last-second save get Wayzata past Edina in battle of unbeatens (kstp.com) — Hopkins boys soccer gets a notable shoutout after upsetting Minnetonka 2-1 in a dramatic Lake Conference match, setting up a road game at Edina. The article mainly recaps Wayzata's comeback win over Edina, highlighting late goals and a last-second save that preserved the Trojans' unbeaten record. 
📸 Around Hopkins
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Hopkins
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★ Featured events ★
- C.A.S.T. (Creative, Accepting, Sensory Friendly, Theatre) Winter Theatre Classes →
Hopkins
9:00 am
Saturday September 12
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Other local events
- Nordic Music Festival
Lions Park, 82nd St, Victoria
10:00 am - Hudson Bay Bound →
Cream & Amber Bookstore, 1605 Mainstreet, Hopkins
5:00 pm - Racing Uphill →
Cream & Amber Bookstore, 1605 Mainstreet, Hopkins
5:00 pm - Superintendent's Listening & Learning Tour 2026
Eisenhower Community Center, 1001 MN-7, Hopkins
6:30 pm - Flere Lag Stevne →
DoubleTree by Hilton, 1701 Fourth St. NW, Austin - 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 - Raise Your Spiritual IQ! Inner Guidance Connections →
Hopkins Library, 22 11th Ave N, Hopkins
1:00 pm
Saturday September 12
Sunday September 13
Monday September 14
Tuesday September 15
Wednesday September 16
Saturday September 26
📣 Hopkins Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Cancelled: Housing & Redevelopment Authority →
Edina, MN Calendar
7:30 am - VEAP Office at Edina's Fire Station #2 →
Edina Fire Station #2, 4401 W 76th St, Edina
8:00 am - South Metro Apple Valley In-Person Aphasia Conversation Group
Galaxie Library (Apple Valley)
9:30 am
Thursday September 10
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- Neva Massage Center — 9529359506
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hopkins Public Schools posted a job opening for Varsity Assistant Girls Basketball Coach in Hopkins. Apply here.
- Taco Bell posted a job opening for Team Member in Hopkins. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hopkins here.
🗞 Nearby News
Minnetonka
- Eden Prairie, Excelsior and Minnetonka calendar Sept. 10-16 (hometownsource.com)
- Tonka's 'King of Diamonds' still going at 53 (hometownsource.com)
- Evolve Additive Solutions winds down, puts STEP printing assets up for auction (voxelmatters.com)
Edina
- HOM Teal Strides for Ovarian Cancer walk and run set for Sept. 19 in Edina (hometownsource.com)
Minneapolis
- Full List Released: One Minnesota High School Topped Every Other For National Merit Semifinalists (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: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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