Paulsen on Passage of Continuing Resolution

Votes to Keep The Government Open and American Medical Device Innovation Alive.

Candidate Profile: Michael Doobie Kurus

Patch talks with the candidates running for office in the 2013 Hopkins School Board election.

Candidate Profile: Gang Gary Jing

Patch talks with the candidates running for office in the 2013 Hopkins School Board election.

What Are the Hopkins School Board Candidates Reading?

And share your thoughts on what you think they should read in order to do their jobs better.

OPINION: Let’s Make It Personal at the Candidate Forums

The voters lose out when the forums bar questions ‘of a personal nature.’

Three Rivers Park District Will Host Open House to Discuss Hopkins Trail Project

MPR: Light Rail Storage Facility Could Be Built in Hopkins Despite City's Objections

Congressman Paulsen Co-Authors Syria Bill Ahead Of Presidential Address

Tuesday: Presentation of Hennepin County' 2014 Proposed Budget

Streamed live on the Hennepin County website at www.hennepin.us/boardmeetings.

News and Notes from the City of Hopkins

Streetz American Grill has committed to a space at Crossroads Plaza located at 17th Avenue and Highway 7.

DFL ‘Supports’ Convict Running to be Hopkins Mayor

Local party officials approved a resolution of support for Anthony Bostic, a probationer with two convictions each of carrying a BB gun in public and drunken driving.

Weekly Update From the City of Hopkins

Phase one of the Gallery Flats apartments is going up rapidly. The first building is being constructed along Eighth Avenue and will have 73 units.

‘Mistakes Are Not What Define a Man’: Convict Explains His Mayoral Run

Anthony Bostic says he’s running to ensure people from all walks of life can be heard.

Hopkins Wants Up to $37M in Southwest LRT Improvements

The requests are part of more than $100 million in ‘betterments’ that communities along the line are requesting.

Will Southwest Light Rail Cause Traffic Jams in Hopkins?

Let’s do the math.

“We’re Getting the Burden and None of the Benefits”

Hopkins officials question whether the Southwest Light Rail line’s plans for the Shady Oak Station and operations and maintenance facility are fair to the community.

It Costs $500K to Hire 6 LRT Drivers … And That’s Bad News for Hopkins

With estimates rising for a maintenance facility in Eden Prairie, the Hopkins site for the unwanted building is no longer the more-expensive option.

Convict Files to Run for Hopkins Mayor

Anthony Ray Bostic has a pair of gun-related convictions and DUIs.

Hopkins Mayor Gene Maxwell Seeks One Last Term

He has been mayor since 2000.

Feds Free Up Dow Towers Money … Finally

The sequester and other issues had held up Hopkins Housing and Redevelopment Authority’s $65,000.

Met Council May Delay Vote on Southwest LRT Route

Met Council Chair Susan Haigh said more time is needed, according to Finance & Commerce.

Hopkins Scoutmaster Throws His Name in the Hat for City Council

Mark Kociemba, who works for Minneapolis Public Schools, wants to focus on keeping a balanced budget.

Rep. Steve Simon Running for Secretary of State

The DFL legislator from Hopkins announced his candidacy Tuesday to replace retiring Secretary of State Mark Ritchie.

Halverson, Youakim Seeking Another Term on Hopkins Council

The councilwomen filed to run for office Tuesday.

In Hopkins, Small Tweaks to Southwest LRT Plans

Cost for the line as a whole may have jumped, but Hopkins didn’t see many unexpected details in the latest light rail plans.

Veterans, Don’t Lose Out on This Valuable Tax Credit

The Credit for Military Service in a Combat Zone will expire Oct. 15 for those who served in 2009.

Obama Approves Disaster Aid for June Storms

President Obama signed a disaster declaration Thursday.

State Aid Won’t Help Hopkins Art Center Much

Levy limits that restrict city spending will likely keep Hopkins from using local government aid to shore up art center losses.

Latz, Simon, Winkler Blast Southwest LRT Re-route Plan

The local legislators said the re-route causes too much harm to St. Louis Park and question why new proposals were announced so late in the process.

Dayton Reappoints Munt to Met Council

Jennifer Munt started serving on the council in March 2011.

Hopkins Among Final 2 Sites for Southwest LRT Maintenance Facility

The Hopkins site at Fifth Street South (K-Tel Drive) and 16th Avenue South is the preferred site among the Met Council’s operations staff.

Are Those Unsightly Garage Sale Signs Illegal?

Follow these rules to ensure your signs don’t get taken down.

Send Light Rail Underground, Says Mpls Group

The train would ruin the beauty of a bike path, group claims.

New Minnesota Laws Effective July 1 Include Big Cig Tax, All-Day Kindergarten

You'll pay an extra $1.50 more starting today for tobacco to help pay for a new Vikings stadium, and parents will have new options for all-day kindergarten.

WATCH: Keith Ellison Plays the Blues

The 5th District Congressman broke out a guitar during an interview on student loan interest rates.

Hopkins Reaches Step 3 in Minnesota GreenStep Cities Program

The award recognizes the city’s environmentally friendly efforts.

'You Go America!!!': Hopkins Area Celebrates DOMA Decision

Local Twitter users overwhelmingly supported the Supreme Court's Decision to strike down the Defense of Marriage act, a win for gay marriage supporters.

Supreme Court Strikes Down DOMA, Dismisses Prop 8

What's your take on today's landmark decisions?

Use the New Southwest LRT Interactive Website to Share Your Ideas

The website allows you to vote in polls, submit comments and even upload photos to illustrate your ideas.

Tell the City About the Most Beautiful Properties in Town

Hopkins is accepting nominations for the annual Community Image Awards.