Hopkins High School Celebrates 40 Years of Pops

Performances take place Feb. 3 and Feb. 4.

MPCA to Update Residents on Landfill Project

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency will host a public information meeting at 7 p.m. Feb. 13 to discuss its plan to upgrading the cover and gas-extraction system at the Hopkins Landfill.

(POLL) Should A Historic Prayer Be Allowed in the Senate ?

State Sen. Scott Dibble said it violates the ban against giving preference “to any religious establishment or mode of worship.”

Senate District 44 DFL To Host Somali Caucus Training

The training will be in Somali by Somali instructors.

Hopkins Students Win 16 Minnesota Scholastic Art Awards

The award is the most prestigious art award for high school students.

New Exhibits Launch Today at Hopkins Arts Center

'Artful Vessels' by Pratibha Gupta and 'Between Drawing and Painting' by John Wells will be on display through Feb. 26, along with 'Horizons: Paintings by Julia Helen Rice' and 'Photographs by Robert Glieden.'

County Board Actions: Service Centers, Legislative Priorities and More

A summary of happenings at the Hennepin County Board.

Kris Humphries' Home To Be Featured on 'Man Caves' Friday

Features include a 100-inch-wide glass window that transforms into a television.

Hopkins Girls Basketball Climbs National Charts

The girls are ranked as high as 17th in the country.

Three Issues For Legislators to Tackle: A Business Owner's Thoughts

Hillary's owner Hillary Feder shared her opinion on issues she'd like the Legislature to take on.

Parents Talk: How Much Learning Should Happen at Home?

The Internet has opened up a world of at-home learning opportunities, but how much should we rely on those when many families still don't have Internet access?

Vehicular Manslaughter Convict Charged with Drunken Driving

Steven Allen Ableman Jr. has been charged with first-degree driving while impaired.

Praying for Light Rail

Churches in Hopkins, St. Louis Park and Minneapolis help residents get involved in Southwest Light Rail issues.

Doh! Underage Drinker Hands Officer False ID After Reporting Theft

The woman has been charged with giving a false name and birth date, drinking underage and presenting someone else’s driver's license.

(VIDEO) What Does The State of the Union Speech Mean for Hopkins?

Share your thoughts on Hopkins Patch.

Blotter: Domestic Violence and Car Break-Ins

A weekly selection of incidents drawn from Hopkins police files.

(VIDEO) Elmo Joins Ellison on the House Floor

Rep. Keith Ellison used the Sesame Street character to argue that Congress should release money for 'Sesame Street in Palestine.'

(VIDEO) 2012 Legislative Session Begins

Senate Majority Leader David Senjem (R-District 29) and Senate Minority Leader Tom Bakk (DFL-District 6) made the opening comments in the Senate.

With 2012 Legislature, Hopkins Residents Look For Results

Hopkins Patch wants to know what you want from this year's legislative session.

Hopkins Leaders Share Their Goals for the Legislative Session

Patch asked them what they want the Legislature to accomplish this year.

Hopkins Students Set High Bar for State Legislature

Patch asked Hopkins High Schoolers what they would like to see their state senators and representatives tackle during the session.

Hopkins Legislators Lay Out Goals for 2012 Session

Sen. Ron Latz and Rep. Steven Simon represent Hopkins at the Capitol.

Hopkins Unified, Minnetonka Senators Divided In Light Rail Debate

State Sen. Terri Bonoff (DFL-District 43) supports the project, while Sen. David Hann (R-District 42) says he's a 'skeptic.'

(MULTIMEDIA) 'Lego Maniacs' Head to State Lego League Competition

These Hopkins students are crazy about robotics.

(OPINION) Light Rail 'Nothing Short of a Money Pit'

Mound City Councilman and state Senate candidate David Osmek takes a look at light-rail funding.

(PHOTOS) Royals Hockey Struggles Against Minnetonka

The Hopkins girls hockey team lost 5-1 against the Skippers during their Hockey Day Minnesota game.

Owner of New Laundromat Pleased With Decision to Locate in Hopkins

MegaWave fills an 18-month vacancy.

Man Accused of Inappropriately Touching Girl in Hopkins Store

Chad Robert Koistinen, of Victoria, is charged with second-degree criminal sexual conduct.

(PHOTOS) Share Your Snow Photos on Hopkins Patch!

It's time for winter fun.

(VIDEO) Hopkins School Board Members Prepare For 2012

Recently elected directors took the oath of office, and the board chose officers and agreed to committee assignments.

With Met Council Plan, 'Big Picture' Comes to Hopkins

The issues at the center of the council's attention largely echo Hopkins' own agenda.

(VIDEO) New Videos Showcase Hopkins Public Schools Programs

The videos feature the district's early childhood, elementary and high school programs—with a junior high video to come soon.

(VIDEO) New Park Board, Zoning Members Sworn In

Norman Teigen and Scott Kerssen took their oaths of office Tuesday.

(PHOTOS) Hopkins Students Try 48 Hours Of Parenting

The project is a part of Hopkins High School's child psychology class.

Hopkins Company Enjoys the Sweet Smell of Success

Plant Extracts International markets essential oils for the growing world of aromatheraphy.

Latz Praises Governor's Bonding Proposal

The state senator specifically praised the inclusion of $25 million for Southwest LRT.

Homeowners Balk at Pricy Projects During Tough Times

The residents said this year's street-improvement assessments are too costly for the economic environment.

Blotter: You Have the Wrong Garage

A weekly selection of incidents drawn from Hopkins police files.

Hopkins Arts Center Sees Big Increase in Arts Board Money

The extra money will allow the Hopkins Center for the Arts to attract more touring groups, keep ticket prices low and increase the educational component of its Saturday concert series.

Metro Chambers of Commerce Back Southwest LRT Bonding

TwinWest, the Minneapolis Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce backed Gov. Mark Dayton’s plan to include $25 million in the bill toward the $1.25 billion total cost.