Hopkins Arrest Log: Terroristic Threats, Drug Possession and DWIs

A list of arrests Hopkins police made between Aug. 6 and Aug. 12.

Share Your Best Garden Photos

Let your neighbors see the work you put in and the veggies you harvested.

Blotter: Drunk Men and a Mini Bike

A twice-weekly selection of incidents drawn from Hopkins police files.

Registration Open for Adult Options In Education’s Classes

Register for adult English language or GED preparation classes.

Hopkins Schools Gets Top Financial Accountability Award

It’s the second year in a row the school district received the Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Association of School Business Officials International.

Recap: Keith Ellison and Chris Fields Answer Patch Readers' Questions

The two are running against each other to represent Minnesota's 5th Congressional District.

Hopkins Residents Object to Predatory Offender in Community

At a community meeting Thursday, neighbors said they are concerned about the risks posed by Level III sex offender Kenneth Edward Dean.

Sex Offender, Mental Illness Drugs and a Crime Ring: Feedback Friday

The most thoughtful, moving, controversial or just plain funny comments from around the west metro between Aug. 10 and Aug. 16.

Police ID Interlachen, Presidential Neighborhood Burglary Suspect

Quinndarius Marquinn Jackson was arrested Friday on an unrelated charge and released from jail Monday.

Hopkins Man Injured in ATV Accident

Steven Dunkley was taken to the hospital after his all terrain vehicle overturned in Todd County.

Ask a Patch Pro: Personal Fitness

Bobbi Ettinger Wilf, the owner of the Hopkins Curves, is here to answer your questions.

What Does it Mean to Have a Level III Sex Offender Move Into Hopkins?

Information on the state’s sex offender registration and community notification procedures.

How to Get Your Sports Team Featured on Patch

Here are several ways you can make sure your neighbors know about all your favorite stars.

Hopkins Starts Football Season Early Against TX Team

The Royals play Houston-area Episcopal High School on Aug. 25.

Dispatch Center Closure Limits Hopkins Budget to 1 Percent Increase

Officials expect the city to save nearly $333,000 in 2013 compared to what it otherwise would have had to pay.

Five-Time Domestic Assault Convict Charged With Another Offense

Ralph Fitzgerald Martin is accused of attacking his wife.

Hennepin County Voter Turnout Drops Sharply From 2008 Primary

The number of ballots fell by more than quarter.

Blotter: Domestic Assault and a Pellet Gun Shooting

A twice-weekly selection of incidents drawn from Hopkins police files.

City Won’t Approve BP Retail Center Until New Owners Take Control

The buyer of the tax-forfeited property had hoped to kick off the approval process for a new retail center before actually taking possession of the site.

Level 3 Sex Offender Moving To Hopkins This Week

Kenneth Edward Dean, who was convicted of first-degree criminal sexual conduct, is moving to Jackson Avenue North.

District 46 Candidates: Ryan Presents Voters With Clear Choices

Local candidates shared their thoughts on what Romney’s choice for vice president means.

Like the Hopkins Patch Facebook Page to Pie Your Local Editor

Hopkins, Golden Valley and Minnetonka are having a Facebook race. The editor of the first Patch to add 150 more likes will get a pie to the face.

Police: Man Threw Items at Drive-Through to Burglarize His Workplace

Nicholas Leo Bressler, of Hopkins, told police he was trying to get inside to retrieve his headphones.

Hopkins Man Charged with Stealing Prepaid Gift Cards from Employer

Police say Matthew Lee Gutzmer stole the cards from a Burnsville business where he worked as a temporary employee.

State Senate, 5th District Races Highlight Local Primary Contests

Two Republicans are vying to take on incumbent Ron Latz in November, while Keith Ellison has two Democratic challengers.

Hennepin County Commissioner Races 2012

Find out all the details about candidates seeking a place on the County Board.

Obama Campaign RV Stops in Hopkins

The stop was part of the campaign’s ‘Heartland Tour 2012.’

Xcel Energy Investigating Hopkins Power Outage

The cause of the outage is not yet known.

Eisenhower Astronomer Offers Tips for Watching Perseids Meteor Shower

Follow these suggestions to make the most of the annual shower.

New Coalition Presents Plan to Gate Lake Minnetonka's Public Boat Accesses

The Coalition of Minnehaha Creek Waters says state has not done an adequate job in controlling the spread of invasive species and that drastic measures are necessary.

July Finishes With Twice as Many Auto Break-Ins as Past Two Months

There were 32 vehicle burglaries in Hopkins last month.

Hopkins Fire Department Gets Grant for CPR Training

Local first responders will be able to teach others about new CPR techniques.

Visit Shady Oak Beach Saturday for Free Admission, Paddling

The special is part of Hopkins in Motion.

Minnesota Fishermen Oppose Plan to Gate Lake Minnetonka Public Accesses

While many of the state’s fishermen oppose the plan being proposed by the Coalition of Minnehaha Creek Waters, area lake and homeowner associations vehemently support it. Check back soon for that story.

Perseids Meteor Shower 2012: Best Time and Place to Watch in Hopkins

The meteor shower will be at its peak Saturday night into Sunday.

West Suburban Teen Clinic Offers Sports Physicals

Physicals cost $20 with a coupon.

Blotter: Exposed Underwear, Suspicious Acorns and Storm Watchers

A twice-weekly selection of incidents drawn from Hopkins police files.

Sikh Pride, Taprooms, Online Schooling and Voter ID: Feedback Friday

The most thoughtful, moving, controversial or just plain funny comments from around the west metro between Aug. 3 and Aug. 9.

Hopkins Woman Accused of Threatening Neighbor, Insulting Her Religion

Myrna Rae Erickson has been charged with felony terroristic threats. The neighbor she’s accused of threatening is thought to be Islamic.

Hopkins Arrest Log: Assaults and Firearms

A list of arrests Hopkins police made between July 30 and Aug. 5.