Blotter: Valley Park Sex, Hit With a Bat

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

5th District Challenger’s Graphic Abortion, Anti-Islam Ads Air on TV

Opponents accuse Gary Boisclair of running for office to take advantage of rules that require stations to carry candidate ads—however disturbing the imagery.

Teacher from Hopkins Spends Summer in TWIST

Melanie Bristor glimpsed a different side of science during her summer break.

New Park Board Member Takes Oath of Office

Caroline Rinker officially began her term on Monday night.

Grades 5 and 6: Alice Smith Elementary School Supply Lists

Complete supply lists for all Hopkins public schools are available online.

Grades 3 and 4: Alice Smith Elementary School Supply Lists

Complete supply lists for all Hopkins public schools are available online.

Newest Hopkins Police Officer Sworn In

Alex Cady was welcomed as the newest member of the city's police force on Monday.

Grades K-2: Alice Smith Elementary School Supply Lists

Complete supply lists for all Hopkins public schools are available online.

(PHOTOS) National Night Out in Hopkins

An estimated 52 neighborhood parties took place Tuesday evening.

Meadow Creek Condo Dispute Decided by Council

Disputed money will be split between two projects.

Marketplace and Main Development Nears Completion

Downtown Hopkins' newest addition will see its first tenants in September.

Cast Your Vote: Hopkins Best Takeout

Voting is open through Aug. 17.

'Night to Unite' Expects Citywide Participation

The Aug. 7 event is designed to foster more connected, safer communities.

Hopkins Schools: Meal Applications Available Online

The application is available through the district's Infinite Campus Parent Portal.

Sunday TV Schedule for Olympics 2012

Hopkins Patch brings you a list of events and the time they air from the London Olympic Games.

Saturday TV Schedule for Olympics 2012

Hopkins Patch brings you a list of the events and the best places to watch the London Olympic Games.

Friday TV Schedule for Olympics 2012

Hopkins Patch brings you a list of the events and the best places to watch the London Olympic Games.

Arvidson Holds Hopkins Fundraiser With Fields

David Arvidson was joined by GOP congressional candidate Chris Fields at a campaign fundraiser in Hopkins Thursday night.

City of Hopkins Seeks Community Image Award Nominations

Annual awards are given to property and business owners who show their pride through maintenance and improvement.

Blotter: Car, Construction Site Theft

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

Hopkins May Become Home to New Hardee's

The nationwide burger chain is eying a building site near the intersection of Highway 169 and Highway 7.

Hopkins Couple Launches Successful App Development Business

Wood Apps—founded by Lily and Graham Wood—has developed apps for major companies across the country.

Hopkins Arrest Log: Burglary and Theft

A list of arrests Hopkins police made between July 23 and July 29.

(MAP) Hopkins Records More Vehicle Break-Ins

Hopkins had three break-ins between July 23 and July 29.

ResourceWest Launches Back-to-School Drive

The program distributes school supplies to students in need.

Hopkins Sees Big Gains in Reading, Math Scores

Math proficiency grew at every grade level. Reading proficiency increased in all but two grades.

MN Organizations Urge Parents to Vaccinate Kids Before School

There have been 18,000 reported cases of pertussis, or whooping cough, this year.

Olympic Hate, Gay Marriage and Jack Yee: Top Stories of July

Did you catch all these stories?

Winner Selected for Velocity 2 Photo Contest

Dale Antonson won for a shot featuring both a classic car and the Hopkins Center for the Arts.

Bachmann Hopes to Team with Ellison on Medicaid Reform

A week after getting embroiled in controversy with some allegations against Minnesota Rep. Keith Ellison, Republican Rep. Michele Bachmann hopes to team up with the Democrat on Medicaid reform.

Blotter: Threatening Notes and Feminine Hygiene Products

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

Hopkins Reading and Math Scores

Math and reading scores from the 2012 Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment.

Latz Proposes New Crime Lab Accreditation Requirements

The proposals follow inconsistencies at the St. Paul crime lab detailed in testimony earlier this month.

Social Media Reacts to Supervalu Reshuffling

Supervalu Inc., which has a distribution center in Hopkins, fired CEO Craig Herkert and replaced him with Wayne C. Sales, the company's non-executive chairman.

Police Bust Hopkins Man for Fourth DWI

Robert Lee Brott is also accused of lying about his identity.

Blake Road to Close Temporarily in August for Crossing Replacement

The road will be closed for at least four days starting Aug. 6.

Suspected Burglar Gets Caught After Returning Stolen Items

‘I did something bad,’ the woman told police.

Fields: Ellison Practices ‘Reverse Racism,’ ‘Racial Politics’

Also: Ellison pushes for tighter gun restrictions.

Have An Overflowing Garden? Feed The Hungry!

Food pantries call for help from the Twin Cities' gardeners.

County Board Actions: Traffic Signals and Ambulance Response Times

Select actions from the July 24 County Board meeting.