Rep. Simon Offers 'Common Ground on Voter Verification'

The District 44A legislator makes the case for electronic poll books.

(PHOTOS) Alice Smith Celebrates Diversity

Monday's assembly kicked off a week that culminates with Thursday's International Festival.

Sen. Latz Week in Review: Right to Work and Foreclosure Protection

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

(PHOTOS) Hopkins Claims Second Consecutive State Basketball Title

The Royals defeated Osseo 77-55 Saturday at the Target Center in the Class AAAA final.

(PHOTOS) Hopkins Enjoys ‘World’s Shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade’

The parade went from 12th Avenue and 8th Avenue.

(LIVE BLOG) Hopkins and Osseo Battle for Girls Basketball Title

Live coverage of the game starts at 8 p.m. Saturday.

Hopkins Man Admits to Breaking into Truck

Charles Thomas Elverum faces property damage and drug possession charges. Theft charges are forthcoming.

Hopkins Takes First Step Toward Junior High IB Program

The school board gave preliminary approval on Thursday to set aside $109,000 to pursue International Baccalaureate candidacy.

Hopkins School Board OKs Plan to Fill Schools with iPads

The board gave preliminary approval to $200,000 that will help the district ramp up the use of digital devices, including iPads for every junior high student.

Hopkins Heads to the State Girls Basketball Championship

The Royals defeated Eastview 55-31 in Thursday's semifinal game.

2012 Empty Bowls Raises More Than $75,000

Volunteers dished out 1,350 servings of soup and bread.

Shop Great Harvest Friday and Help ResourceWest

The store will be donating 5 percent of all sales to the Hopkins nonprofit Friday.

Health Groups Urge All Minnesotans to Keep Vaccines Current

The Minnesota Visiting Nurse Agency, Minnesota Pharmacists Association and Minnesota Medical Association remind residents that immunizations aren’t just for children.

Sens. Latz, Dibble and Sieben to Introduce Responsible Homeowners Legislation

The legislators will introduce legislation to expand refinancing options for homeowners, prevent needless foreclosures and ensure greater transparency from lending institutions.

Award-Winning Saxophonist Ashu to Play in Hopkins

Pianist Kuang-Hao Huang will accompany Ashu at a concert March 31 at the Hopkins Center for the Arts.

Hopkins Girls Basketball Overwhelms Lakeville North

Check out the live blog replay of the Royals' 51-29 victory.

(VIDEO) Minnesota Senators Debate the Vikings Stadium

The Local Government and Elections Committee took up the bill Wednesday.

Hopkins Considers Cutting City Dispatch Center

Police Chief Mike Reynolds estimates the cut could save the city $300,000 per year.

Planners Put the Pieces Together to Save Shady Oak Road Businesses

City leaders are searching for a way to help businesses because of a road project that would make it impossible to do business on some properties.

Share Your State Basketball Tournament Photos on Patch

Let you neighbors see all the action as No. 1-ranked Hopkins advances through the girls basketball tournament.

Superintendent: Funding Shift Payback is Nice, More Money is Better

Hopkins Superintendent John Schultz said the repayment wouldn’t give schools much more for educational programs.

Two Hopkins DECA Students Take First In State

Hopkins High School senior Seth Gellman and junior Chandler Luhowskyj won for a nine-month project that teaches fellow students about financial literacy.

(PHOTOS) Hopkins Comes Together To Fill Empty Bowls

The event raised money for ResourceWest and ICA Foodshelf.

Hopkins' Nia Coffey Makes All-Metro First Team

Sydney Coffey, her sister, was named to the All-Metro Third Team.

Blotter: Lewd Acts, Pornographic Videos and Silly String Threats

A weekly selection of incidents drawn from Hopkins police files.

(VIDEO) Cargill Donates $7,500 to Hopkins Fire Safety Efforts

The money will help with public education efforts.

(PHOTOS) Eisenhower Students Make Sandwiches for the Homeless

The students assembled the sandwiches Monday for Minneapolis Recreation Development, Inc.

LIVE VIDEO: MN Senate Hears 'Right to Work' Amendment

Sen. Ron Latz, who represents Hopkins, is on the Judiciary and Public Safety Committee.

Ellison: Republicans Are Playing Politics with Jobs Legislation

The 5th District congressman criticized GOP legislators for refusing to allow a vote on measures that once had bipartisan support.

10th Grade Actor is Already A Stages Veteran

Fifteen-year-old Andrew Tamarkin's role as Dickon Sowerby in 'The Secret Garden' marks his eighth time appearing in a Stages performance.

Readers' Choice: Best Place to Enjoy a St. Patrick’s Day Beer

Where’s your favorite place to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day?

Hopkins in 'Very High' Fire Danger Rating

A "very high" fire danger rating means fires start very easily and spread at a very fast rate.

Alice Smith Construction Project Moves Forward

Last week, the City Council signed off on sending the project out for bids.

Sen. Latz Week in Review: First Deadlines and A Moment of Silence

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

Dillman’s Midwinter Festival of Artists Draws Artists from All Over

The event brought painting classes, author talks, book signings and more to the Hopkins Center for the Arts.

(PHOTOS) Helping Paws Opens Its Doors

The organization has two litters of puppies that need to be placed with foster homes in the upcoming months.

5 Easy Ways Your Business Can Use Patch

Patch has plenty of options to help you get the word out about your business.

GRAMMY Foundation and Best Buy Give Hopkins Music Department $2,000

The check was presented during the grand opening of Best Buy's Mobile Store at the Ridgedale Mall in Minnetonka.

(VIDEO) Would Electronic Pulltabs Hurt Hopkins?

Council members told local legislators they worry about what would happen if electronic pulltabs are used to fund a new Vikings stadium.

Sheriff's Office Warns Residents About Thin Ice

Temperatures this weekend will climb to 60 degrees.