Hopkins Residents, Leaders React to Court’s Health Care Ruling

Reactions to 'Obamacare' were as varied as political viewpoints in the community.

Bow-and-Arrow Drive-By And Mourning Those Who Died: Feedback Friday

The most thoughtful, moving, controversial or just plain funny comments from around the west metro between June 22 and June 28.

West Suburban Teen Clinic Welcomes Supreme Court’s Health Care Ruling

The clinic helps more than 3,000 uninsured patients each year.

League of Minnesota Cities Honors Simon as ‘Legislator of Distinction'

The award recognizes legislators whose specific actions helped cities.

(MAP) Vehicle Break-Ins Spiked Last Week

View the map to see where break-ins take place in the community.

Parents Talk: Should Teachers Help Kids Apply Sunscreen?

Many districts have rules that limit or bar staff from helping students apply sunscreen.

Hopkins Police Pleased With Supreme Court’s Decision on Intoxilyzer

The department had 10 remaining cases affected by the Minnesota Supreme Court’s ruling that errors in the breath-testing device’s source code don’t affect its overall accuracy.

Blotter: Suspicious Pink Bags and Luring Children Away

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

Met Council Awards Hopkins $26K for Lutheran Digest Site

The money will investigate what cleanup is necessary for the site.

Board Allows Hopkins to Use County Dispatch, Close City Dispatch

Hopkins aims to transfer to county dispatch as soon as possible, with a target date of Aug. 1.

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

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

How Can You Help Duluth?

A week after floodwaters inundated the northeast corner of the state, organizations around the Twin Cities are pitching in to help out. Here’s how you can give back.

Best Places to Beat the Heat in Hopkins

With the temperature expected to reach a high of 93 degrees Wednesday, Hopkins Patch provides suggestions for a few places to cool off during the summer.

2012 Raspberry Festival

All of Patch's coverage of the biggest event in Hopkins.

What’s the Best Cut of Meat for a Fourth of July BBQ?

Nelson’s owner, Rick Nelson, shares some grilling favorites.

MPCA Issues Air Pollution Advisory

The alert, which runs through midnight Wednesday, is due to expected increases in ozone pollution.

School Food Truck Will Soon Carry Free, Hot Lunches to Students

The food truck, part of the district’s Summer Food Program, was made possible by a Second Harvest Heartland grant.

Jaycees Tent Dances to Feature Uncle Chunk, Rocket Club

The Devon Worley Band will open for Rocket Club.

Readers’ Choice: Best Pet Groomer

Where do you go when your pet needs a makeover? Patch wants to know.

Edina Man Suspected in Bow and Arrow Drive-By at Blake School

Hopkins police found the name of the suspect, 25-year-old Kirk Martin Rader, on a tool left at the scene.

How Do You Define These Controversial Words?

Ideology shapes how we interpret language. Share what these words mean to you.

Hopkins Seeks Nominations for Community Image Awards

The awards honor property owners who take especially good care of their property.

Hopkins Talks To Other Cities About Engaging Residents

Mike Mornson discussed the Citizens Academy and Engaging Raspberry Renters program at the 2012 League of Minnesota Cities Conference.

Summer Festivals Bring Street Closures to Hopkins

A list of when drivers should expect delays in downtown Hopkins.

Hopkins Approves Contract for Cottageville Park Consultant

The consultant will oversee the process of creating a master park plan.

Letter to the Editor: Senate Challenger Introduces Himself

Roger Champagne, a Republican candidate running for Senate District 46, details his platform.

Hopkins Public Schools Hosts Three-day Equity Symposium

The second-annual event, which took place June 13-15, was devoted to equity and education.

Dr. Seuss’ Beloved Characters Arrive at Stages Theatre Company

Seussical-Theatre for Young Audiences Opens June 29

Raspberry Festival Selects Former Hopkins Librarian For Grand Marshal

David Smith has lived in Hopkins since 1970.

Somali Women's Group Invites Supporters to Happy Hour

Isuroon provides health education and advocacy for more than 150 Somali women.

HHS Trap Club Competes at State Shoot, 2 Students Named ‘Top Gun’

Hopkins competed against 45 schools June 9-10 at the Alexandria Shooting Park.

Fake Phones, Deadly Roads and Photo ID: Feedback Friday

The most thoughtful, moving, controversial or just plain funny comments from around the west metro between June 14 and June 21.

Police Respond to Burglaries in Interlachen Neighborhood

The thieves broke into vehicles and garages at three locations.

Cigarette Butt Left in Car Break-in Leads Investigators to Suspect

Timothy Paul Afanasiev has been charged with misdemeanor theft.

Improvement Money Puts Hopkins in Center of Meadow Creek Dispute

The city must decide what to do with $130,000 left behind from an agreement made with the condo association in 1995.

CenterPoint Gives Hopkins $1,500 for HazMat Equipment

The Hopkins Fire Department will use the money to buy two gas monitors.

Blotter: Worm Collection

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

Readers' Choice: Best Beach

Where's the best place for fun in the sun around Hopkins? Patch wants to know.

Readers' Choice: Best Dance Studio

Where's the best place in Hopkins to channel your inner Fred Astaire? Patch wants to know.

Readers' Choice: Best Pediatrician

Who's the best pediatrician in Hopkins? Do you know the best children's doctor? Don't just tell us—tell your friends and neighbors. Here!