Readers' Choice: Best Place for a Craft Beer

Small-batch beers are taking off in Hopkins and around Minnesota. Who has the best selection around town?

Readers' Choice: Best Appetizer

Who gets the night started off right with the best plate of appetizers in the Hopkins area?

Readers' Choice: Best Place To Get Your Car Fixed

Nominate the place you trust the most for your car repairs in Hopkins.

Authors to Speak at ‘A Celebration of Agates’

The international gathering will feature lectures and book signings

Sheriff’s Office Seeks Volunteers to be Special Deputies

Special deputies perform important public safety duties at community events, at crime scenes, on the waterways and during emergencies.

Hopkins to Host Paraprofessionals Job Fair Aug. 1

The school district is seeking special education paraprofessionals, general education paraprofessionals, and playground paraprofessionals for the 2012-2013 school year.

Drop Off Your Household Hazardous Waste With Hennepin County

The county has three collection events in the upcoming months.

West Metro Social Media Users Respond to Aurora Theater Tragedy

A look at what Twitter users around the 55343 zip code had to say about Friday's shooting.

July Sees Surge in Vehicle Break-Ins

As of July 15, Hopkins is already ahead of May and June numbers.

Sen. Latz: Bachmann’s Comments ‘Are An Embarrassment,’ ‘Shameless’

‘Minnesotans deserve better,’ the state senator said.

Hopkins Police Perform Drug Search at Smetana Address

Charges are pending from the search, which took place Thursday evening.

Hopkins Farmers Market Named Metro’s 10th Best

City Pages praised the market’s selection of items and downtown location.

Public Access, Muslim Brotherhood and a Drunk Teen: Feedback Friday

The most thoughtful, moving, controversial or just plain funny comments from around the west metro between July 13 and July 19.

‘Main Drag’ Car Show Coming to Hopkins July 28

The show features custom hot rods, motorcycles and ‘rat rods.’

Richfield Man Accused of Forging Prescription at Blake Road Walgreens

Robert Lamont Swarn said he wanted oxycodone so someone else could sell it.

Southwest City Councils Advance Cable Franchise Agreement

The agreement would close the Eden Prairie studio and could reduce public access content.

Blotter: Sidewalk Urination and a Psychiatric Hold

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

HHS Chooses Columbia Heights Dean as New Assistant Principal

Trent Lawson takes over from Anne Campbell, who accepted a job as Grand Rapids Public Schools athletic director.

Hopkins Player Finishes Strong in World Series of Poker Main Event

Todd Breyfogle came away with $32,871 in the tournament.

Minnesota Companies that Support the Marriage Amendment

A list of those that have come out in favor of a proposal for the state constitution to define marriage as between a man and a woman.

Hopkins Arrest Log: Drug Paraphernalia and Domestic Assault

A list of arrests Hopkins police made between July 9 and July 15.

Hopkins Considers Remade, One-Way Eighth Avenue

Decorative elements, a bike lane and wide sidewalks would remake the corridor into a ‘complete street.’

Hopkins Discusses Possible Ninth Avenue Parking Ramp

Planners say the ramp could aid downtown development.

Hopkins Man Charged with Sexually Abusing 6-Year-Old Niece

Police say Edgar Jesus Gonzalez-Mendoza had repeated sexual contact with the girl.

Hopkins Police and Fire Working On Smooth Dispatch Center Transition

Police Sgt. Michael Glassberg details what residents can expect when Hopkins starts using county dispatch services Aug. 21.

Blotter: Throwing Doors and Dog Disputes

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

Hopkins Grows Modestly From 2010 to 2011

The city added 110 people over the year.

Prosecutors Charge First Person Under Hopkins’ New ‘Airsoft Ban’

The ban took effect May 10. This week’s charge stems from a June 13 incident at Creekview Apartments.

Fire Department Offers CPR, AED Classes

The one-hour class can increase survival from sudden cardiac arrest.

Hopkins Royals 10U Fastpitch Team Takes Third in State

The girls were 6-2 in this weekend’s tournament.

Hopkins Residents Compete in Life Time Tri

Eighteen locals took part in Saturday’s race around Lake Nokomis.

Minnesota Companies that Oppose the Marriage Amendment

A list of those that have come out against a proposal for the state constitution to define marriage as between a man and a woman.

SLP Man Suspected of Fraudulent Charges at Local Businesses

Roddee Shane Rottum has been charged with felony transaction card fraud.

(PHOTOS) Families Enjoy Raspberry Festival Events Saturday

The penultimate day of the festival offered something for everyone.

Raspberry Festival Today: 15

A look at what’s happening today with Hopkins’ biggest festival.

(PHOTOS) Rugby Teams Compete in Raspberry Festival Tournament

Eleven teams participated in ‘sevens’-style matches at Maetzold Field.

(PHOTOS) Softball Teams Battle it Out in Raspberry Festival Tournament

Eight teams competed in the all-day competition.

Safety Camp Provides Youth with Fun Ways to Be Safe

Students will learn how to be safe in a variety of situations and environments.

Raspberry Festival Today: July 14

A look at what’s happening today with Hopkins’ biggest festival.

City-Led Programming Could Displace Public Access’ Community TV

A new cable franchise agreement would put programming directly into the City Council’s hands, which could lead to fewer community-produced shows.