SpotLight Awards Shine on MSSPA's 'Producers'

The Main Street School of Performing Arts received several awards from the Hennepin Theatre Trust initiative.

Best of Winner: Munkabeans

Hopkins Patch readers voted it as the best coffee shop in the community.

(VIDEO) Committee Rejects Simon’s Request to Loosen Voter ID Language

The Hopkins and St. Louis Park legislator wanted ‘photograph’ removed from the proposed amendment.

Hennepin County Offers Classes for Reducing Waste, Recycling

Looking to become a little greener at home? A series of Hennepin County Library classes might help.

Edina Realty Hosts Spring Open House Extravaganzas

The spring 2012 housing market may be the best we’ve seen in six or more years.

(SLIDESHOW) Five Ways of Looking at Hopkins Fire Trends

The Hopkins Fire Department saw even more calls in 2011.

Hopkins Girls Basketball Claims Section Title

The Royals defeated Wayzata 71-44.

Coming Thursday Morning: Live Streaming Video of Voter ID Debate

Bill author Rep. Mary Kiffmeyer (R-District 16B), of Big Lake, will present her plan at 10:15 a.m.

(VIDEO) Hopkins Education Foundation's Royal Bash Raises $120K

The money will go toward programs at Hopkins schools.

(PHOTOS) Gatewood Fifth Graders Create Aboriginal-Inspired Art

The students’ work featured endangered animals with colorful patterns.

(VIDEO) Hopkins Legislators Update the City on Capitol Action

Rep. Steve Simon (DFL-District 44A) and Sen. Ron Latz (DFL-District 44) spoke to the Hopkins City Council on Tuesday.

Hopkins Precinct Boundaries, Polling Locations Remain Unchanged

The City Council re-approved the existing precincts and polling places Tuesday.

(POLL) Should Hopkins Extend Parking Limits?

Hopkins ordinances prohibit vehicles from being parked on the street for longer than 24 hours.

Police: Drunken Driver Nearly Hits Pedestrians, Fights With Officers

Steven Donald Oestreich faces charges of DUI, refusal to submit to a chemical test and obstructing the legal process with force.

(PHOTOS) Hopkins Schools Celebrate Youth Art

The Youth Art Exhibit runs through April 8 at the Hopkins Center for the Arts.

(PHOTOS) Residents Gather at Eisenhower for Community Breakfast

The next Community Breakfast will take place from 9 to 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Alice Smith.

Hennepin County is 160 Years Old

The Minnesota Territorial Legislature established the county in 1852.

Blotter: Stolen Meds and 4 a.m. Break-ins

A weekly selection of incidents drawn from Hopkins police files.

Residents Claim Three-Quarters of Community Garden Plots on First Day

There were still 50 plots remaining Monday afternoon.

Stagnant State Funding Means Hazmat Team Costs Hopkins Taxpayers

The team’s $45,000 state grant has not increased since 1995.

Community Breakfasts Take Place at Alice Smith, Eisenhower This Week

The events are sponsored by a “Share Your Breakfast” grant from the Kellogg’s Action for Healthy Kids initiative.

Hopkins School Board Weighs Continued One Voice Coalition Funding

Administrators say the money is needed because a new grant is narrowly focused on measuring alcohol abuse.

(PHOTOS) Hopkins Replay Students Bid Program Founder Warm Farewell

Deb Ukura, the school district’s youth programs coordinator, retired after three decades with the district.

Sen. Latz Week in Review: Budget, Education and Jobs

A message from Hopkins' state senator about happenings in the Legislature.

Hopkins Wrestlers Fall Early in State Tournament

Henry Wolfbauer, Trey Goeman and Romar Daniel all competed in this weekend's state tournament.

Hopkins' Lau Places Eighth in State Swimming Tournament

Lau swam 1:01.31 in the 100-yard breaststroke.

State Surplus Could Save Hopkins Schools $190K

Extra money from the surplus should allow the district to avoid short-term borrowing.

(PHOTOS) School Spirit On Display at Hopkins High School Pep Fest

The Pep Fest took place Friday.

Yo-Yo Champ Asks Girlfriend to Prom During Hopkins Pep Fest Show

John Narum's last Pep Fest show before he graduates was a big one.

(PHOTOS) 'Imagination Fair' Takes Flight at Eisenhower Elementary

Students showed off dozens of projects at Thursday’s event.

Local Legislators Still Weighing Latest Stadium Plan

Latz and Simon are exploring all the details of Thursday’s proposal, but Winkler says he is opposed to it.

(VIDEO) Ellison Opposes $700M Bridge Over St. Croix

The U.S. House voted in favor of the bridge Thursday.

Volunteer Helping Paws Foster Home Service Dog Trainers Needed

Helping Paws is expecting two litters of puppies that need to be placed with foster homes in the upcoming months.

Hopkins Grad Shoots 100 percent in Last Game of Freshman Season

Ebony Livingston now plays for the University of Minnesota, Crookston.

Colin Hay Solo Concert Coming to Hopkins

The concert takes place at 7 p.m. March 6.

Dillman’s Midwinter Festival of Artists Returns to Hopkins

The festival takes place from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. March 9.

'Master Manipulations' Starts Today at Hopkins Arts Center

The exhibit showcases modern interpretations of renowned works by famous master artists.

(VIDEO) Mayor: Hopkins is Full of Possibility

Mayor Gene Maxwell's comments came during Tuesday's State of the City event.

(VIDEO) Trick Shot Artists Aim for ‘Nothing But Net’

Six Hopkins High School juniors spend their free time making videos of difficult basketball shots.

'The Secret Garden' Opens Friday

The play tells the story of an orphan and her cousin, who share the secret of a hidden garden.