Highway 7/Blake Road Intersection Ranks 10th Worst in State

The intersection had 124 crashes between 2006 and 2010.

Bounty Hunter Chases Down Wrong Man, Faces Assault Charge

Charles Ray Damrow reportedly ran after a Hopkins man with a collapsible baton. He was also found with pink handcuffs.

Hennepin County Unemployment Rate Ticks Up

The rate went up more than half a percent to 5.7 percent—the highest level since November 2011.

An Oak Tree, Gun Restrictions and Free Speech: Feedback Friday

The most thoughtful, moving, controversial or just plain funny comments from around the west metro between July 20 and July 26.

Blotter: Lying on the Sidewalk and Sports Arguments

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

VIDEO: Which Olympics Had the Best Opening Ceremony?

Refresh your memory with these highlights from past ceremonies and then share your thoughts.

(MAP) Vehicle Burglaries Decline Last Week

Hopkins had two break-ins between July 16 and July 22.

New Jack Yee Owners Transform Rundown Property

Samuel Stiele and Ed Stiele faced foul smells and floors covered in grease after they bought the shuttered building.

Hopkins Arrest Log: Child Endangerment and Assault

A list of arrests Hopkins police made between July 16 and July 22.

Motorcycle Stunt Team and Blood on the Tracks: Your Weekend Best Bets

Make the most of your weekend with these sizzling summer events.

When Should Private Money Pay for Public Projects?

With major projects ahead for city facilities, Patch wants to know when you think Hopkins should rely on private organizations to foot the bill.

Hopkins Police Arrest Repeat Drunken Driver for Refusing Alcohol Tests

Police say Peter James Trumble was stopped after leaving a Hopkins liquor store and that he refused to take a breath, blood or urine test even though he appeared to be drunk.

Pertussis Rates Skyrocket

Hennepin County has seen three times more cases in 2012 than in 2011.

Blotter: Sword-Toting Visitors

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

Vita.mn Recognizes Hopkins Businesses

The publication’s 'List of Lists' also named Hopkins the fifth best suburb.

Cafeteria Manager Suspected of Stealing Nearly $1,800 From Workplace

Shala Marie Stadtfeld has been charged with felony theft.

Olympic Fun Day Is Saturday, July 28

Patch is excited to be joining with First Lady Michelle Obama for Olympic Fun Day.

Owners Withdraw Excelsior Boulevard Day Care Application

Family Resources and Child Care Center will not build the controversial center because of traffic study costs and angry neighbors.

Fields Fundraising Set to Top Past 5th District GOP Campaigns

The 5th District challenger raised $83,000 in June and says July totals put him near $100,000.

Why I Hate the Olympics

You can keep your Olympic torch and opening ceremonies. The games aren’t for me.

Readers' Choice: Best Bank or Credit Union

What's your favorite financial institution in Hopkins?

Readers’ Choice: Best Pet Groomer

Where do you go when your pet needs a makeover?

Readers’ Choice: Best Pizza

We need your help in our Readers' Choice.

Readers' Choice: Most Romantic Restaurant

Nominate the Hopkins business that has the best ambiance for couples in love.

Readers' Choice: Best Florist

Where's the best place to buy flowers in Hopkins? Don't just tell us—tell your friends and neighbors.

Readers' Choice: Best Chiropractor

Where's the best place for a spinal adjustment in Hopkins?

Readers' Choice: Best Dance Studio

Where's the best place in Hopkins to channel your inner Fred Astaire?

Readers' Choice: Best Dentist

Patch wants to know where the best dentist in Hopkins is.

Readers' Choice: Best Martial Arts Studio

Know the dojo with the best mojo? Vote for the best martial arts studio in Hopkins.

Readers' Choice: Best Takeout

Nominate the restaurant in Hopkins that has the best food for delivery.

Readers' Choice: Best Park

Where’s the best place in Hopkins to spend some time outdoors.

Readers' Choice: Best Bartenders

Hey, Bartender! Who has the best pour, mix or personality in Hopkins behind the rail?

Readers' Choice: Best Day Care

Who has the best day care in Hopkins?

Vote Now For the Best of Hopkins

We need your help in our Readers' Choice.

Readers’ Choice: Best Breakfast Spot

We need your help in our Readers' Choice.

Readers' Choice: Best Gas Station

Patch wants to know the best place in Hopkins to fill up your car.

Readers' Choice: Best Barber

Who cuts hair the best in Hopkins? Vote for your favorite barber in Patch’s Readers' Choice poll.

Readers’ Choice: Best Burger

We need your help in our Readers' Choice.

Readers' Choice: Best Veterinarian

When your four-legged friends get ill, where do you turn in Hopkins for help?

Readers' Choice: Best Place for Ice Cream, Frozen Yogurt

Let us know the best ice cream or frozen yogurt places in Hopkins.