Hopkins, Ubah, MSSPA Fare Well Under New School Accountability System

Hopkins Public Schools avoided the new system’s negative classifications, and most of its schools scored above average.

(INTERACTIVE MAP) Coyote Spotted in Hopkins, Share Your Own Sightings

After sightings and attacks on pets in neighboring communities, officials now report that a coyote has been seen in the southern part of Hopkins.

Five Hopkins Students Win TwinWest Chamber Scholarships

The students collected $5,000 total.

Hopkins School District Schedules Realtor Open House for May 23

The event aims to educate local real estate agents about the school district and its programs.

How Does Your School Stack Up?

A look at how Hopkins schools fared under the new Multiple Measurements Rating system.

(PHOTOS) Hopkins Enjoys a Day of Fun

Mainstreet Days, the Master Gardeners Plant Sale and Cody’s Dash for Down Syndrome were just some of the events happening in Hopkins this weekend.

(PHOTOS) ‘Support the Street’ Fills Hopkins’ Downtown with Music and Fun

Friday’s event was a fundraiser for the Main Street School of Performing Arts.

Met Council Plans May 30 Neighborhood Meeting for Lift Station Project

The meeting will offer residents a chance to learn about the Oakes Park project and provide their input.

Hopkins Woman, Two Others Arrested for Stealing from W. St. Paul Store

Police say Hopkins resident Jessica Lee Matrious Bennett and Minneapolis residents Jamie Lynn Skinaway and Jayme Anne Wilson stole almost $1,200 worth of merchandise May 12.

Hopkins Lions Club to Collect Used Eyeglasses at Mainstreet Days

Drop off glasses at the Lions’ booth between Ninth Avenue and 10th Avenue.

Hopkins Police Bust Man for Fourth Suspected DUI

Christopher Ryan Arkwright has been charged with first-degree driving while impaired.

Blake Road Robber Receives 67 months

Vincent Mark Smith serve four concurrent sentences in St. Cloud.

(PHOTOS/MAP) ArtStreet Returns for 2012

Workers installed four new sculptures Friday in Hopkins’ downtown.

(PHOTOS) Creative Sparks Fly at Alice Smith’s Imagination Fair

Students showed off numerous projects at Thursday’s event.

Hopkins Readies for a Busy Weekend

Your guide to the numerous activities taking place over the next three days.

Diapers to Diplomas: Share A Photo of Your Graduate

Graduation season is a time to dig out favorite photos of your children.

St. Joseph’s Prepares to Celebrate 90th Anniversary

The May 27 event commemorates the church’s opening in a school building in 1922.

(PHOTOS) Eisenhower Elementary Students Enjoy Field Day

The school’s activity fields were full of students having fun Wednesday.

Senator Latz Assesses His Goals for the 2012 Session

Patch asked the District 44 legislator to review how he did working toward the goals he set before the start of the session.

Police Arrest Man Who Brought BB Gun to Two Hopkins Schools

Peter Anatoli Clarke, of Minnetonka, said he carried the gun to the Main Street School of Performing Arts and the Off Campus Pavilion Alternative Program for protection.

County Board: Dispatch Proposal Will Have to Wait for Larger Study

Commissioners voted 6-1 to postpone a decision on whether to allow Hopkins to use county dispatch services.

Repeat Offender Faces Felony Domestic Assault Charge

Danny Lee Pritchard Jr. is accused of slapping his wife in the head following an argument over a video game console.

Hopkins Arrest Log: May 7 through May 13

A list of arrests made by Hopkins police.

(PHOTOS) Hopkins Students Learn With Playschool Children They Teach

The Child Psychology class’ Royal Den offers 3- to 5-year-olds a fun learning experience—and valuable lessons for the high school students leading it.

Blotter: Sleeping on the Tracks and ‘Inappropriate Activities’

A weekly selection of incidents drawn from Hopkins police files.

(PHOTOS) College Possible Students Wash Cars for Somalia

Ubah students in the college prep program were raising money for Somali famine relief.

Gethsemane Lutheran Church Hosts Block Party Sunday

A new Ford Focus is first prize for the church’s raffle.

Sen. Latz Week in Review: The Session is Over

A message from District 44's state senator about happenings in the Legislature.

What Should Go Here?: Eighth Avenue Corridor

A feature that asks residents how Hopkins should fill its vacant spaces.

Hopkins Home Prices Continue to Climb

Waiting for the real estate market to bounce back? That moment may have already come and gone.

Who Has the Best Outdoors Patio in Hopkins?

Pick your favorite place to enjoy a treat outside.

Hennepin County Master Gardener Plant Sale Takes Place Saturday

More than 7,000 plants will be available for sale.

Hopkins Education Foundation Awards $51K in Grants to Hopkins Schools

The grants go to three programs that aim to improve student success.

(PHOTOS) Volunteers Brighten Up Alice Smith

About 50 UnitedHealth Group volunteers visited the school last week.

Project Homeless Connect Takes Place Monday

The event Center is expected to draw more than 1,500 people who are homeless or near homeless.

Destination ImagiNation Team Hosts Fundraising Car Wash Saturday

The state champion Hopkins High School team is headed to Knoxville, TN, later this month.

Readers Pick BT Nails for Best Manicure and Pedicure in Hopkins

Check back Monday for the next round of Readers’ Choice voting.

Hopkins Sophomore Receives Girl Scouts' Highest Award

Kim Aanestad earned the Gold Award.

(PHOTOS) Minnesota Health Commissioner Visits Alice Smith Friday

Edward Ehlinger biked, planted vegetables and exercised with the students during a visit that promoted health and wellness.

Hopkins Arrest Log: April 30 through May 5

A list of arrests made by Hopkins police.