2012 Raspberry Festival: Music and Arts

A compilation of all music- and art-related events during this year's Raspberry Festival.

2012 Raspberry Festival: Sporting Events

Take part in a wide variety of sports offered in conjunction with the festival.

Share Your Best Raspberry Festival Photos to Win Stages Tickets

Help build a community photo gallery of the festival by showing off your best shots.

2012 Raspberry Festival: Events and Activities

Bring out the entire family for family friendly events, games and parades during the 2012 Raspberry Festival.

Your Guide to the 2012 Hopkins Raspberry Festival

Everything you need to know about festival activities.

Unexpected Tragedies, Fireworks and Voter ID: Feedback Friday

The most thoughtful, moving, controversial or just plain funny comments from around the west metro between June 29 and July 5.

Jobs Foundation to Celebrate Grand Opening of Hopkins Outlet

The appliance and furniture store, located at 415 11th Ave. S., will celebrate its grand opening July 11 and July 13-14.

Absentee Voting for the Primary Runs through Aug. 13

Find out how to cast your absentee ballot.

Blotter: Dried Blood and Men with Clubs

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

(PHOTOS) Avenues Neighbors Celebrate 4th of July

The Avenues Neighborhood Association hosted a parade Wednesday near Alice Smith Elementary.

Hopkins Arrest Log: Burglary, Assault and Drugs

A list of arrests Hopkins police made between June 26 and July 2.

Independence Day 2012

Check out all the 4th of July coverage on Hopkins Patch.

Blotter: Unidentified Flying Objects

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

Sheriff’s Office Urges Holiday Water Safety Measures

Tips from the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office on how to stay safe around the water this 4th of July.

Pet Safety Tips for the 4th of July

Fireworks, unusual food and sunscreen can be a danger to pets during the July Fourth celebrations.

Use Fireworks Safely This 4th of July

Local fire marshals and fire chiefs offer tips to celebrate the holiday responsibly.

Hopkins Police Compete in Warrior Dash

The five-kilometer obstacle course and adventure race took place Sunday.

Hopkins Arts Center Prepares for Salon 300 State Fair Overflow Show

The show runs Aug. 11 through Sept. 2.

Officers Arrest Blake Road Bow and Arrow Suspect

Kirk Martin Rader, 25, is being held in the Hennepin County jail on $10,000 bond.

(MAP) 4th of July Events and Celebrations

Beat this year's July 4 heat at one of the Twin Cities' many events, picnics, parades and celebrations.

Prosecutors Charge Two Minnetonka Men in Arts Center Burglary

They are accused of stealing items from a private room in the Hopkins Center for the Arts.

Police: Hopkins Woman Pushed Boyfriend Through Glass Door

Brittany Danielle Scheuing, 24, has been charged with felony assault.

Business Leaders Support Met Council's Southwest LRT Request

The Edina, Eden Prairie, Minneapolis Regional, St. Paul Area and TwinWest chambers have all endorsed the proposal.

Letter to the Editor: Candidate Opposes Council Stand on Voter ID

Roger Champagne takes exception to a resolution the St. Louis Park City Council passed urging residents to vote against the voter ID amendment.

County Board Actions: Hopkins Dispatch and an Interchange Project

Select actions from the June 26 County Board meeting.

Biggest Stories in June: A Drowning, A Bow and Arrow and Machine Guns

Did you catch all these stories?

MPCA Issues Air Pollution Health Advisory for Monday

Ozone levels are expected to peak Monday afternoon.

Minnehaha Creek Seeks Nominations for ‘Watershed Heroes’

The awards honor people and organizations who help promote clean water.

(PHOTOS) Hopkins Celebrates Its Diversity

The community hosted a ‘Multicultural Celebration’ on Saturday.

Program Offers Free Life Jackets for Boaters to Borrow

‘Kids Don’t Float’ offers life jackets at three sites on Lake Minnetonka.

Fines Double July 1 for Violating Aquatic Invasive Species Laws

Minnesota law prohibits the possession or transport of any aquatic invasive species in the state.

Interactive Map: Where Will You See Fireworks This 4th of July?

Pin your favorite spot for viewing an Independence Day celebration or fireworks show.

Latz Reviews the 2012 Legislative Session

The District 46 senator discusses what the Legislature accomplished—and what it didn’t.

Hopkins Students Tackle Lead in Local Lakes

The field biology summer course is hosting a ‘Get the Lead Out’ event July 12.

Hopkins Arrest Log: Forgery, Drugs and Disturbing the Peace

A list of arrests Hopkins police made between June 18 and June 25.

Several Hopkins Teachers Chosen as AP Readers

Their selection signifies that they’re experts in their field.

Blotter: Out-of-Control Daughters and Aggressive Cyclists

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

Hennepin County's Unemployment Rises

In May, the county lost about 2,000 jobs. The state unemployment rate dropped slightly, while the nation's rate increased.

Hopkins Grad Royce White Goes No. 16 in NBA Draft

The 2009 Mr. Basketball winner will be playing for the Houston Rockets.

Meet the Candidate: Jan Callison

The Hennepin County Commissioner is running for another term on the County Board.